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DefendEntryTM is laminated glass with a proprietary interlayer, designed to prevent body passage during extensive physical attack that can be combined fire-rated, ballistic, one-way vision, privacy, and decorative options.
| Product Name | Forced Entry Performance | Ballistic Performance | Nominal Thickness | Weight | Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 0.404″ | 3.9 lbs/ft² | .82 |
Data Centers | Unauthorized Physical Breach | Discreet Perimeter Security |
Banking/Finance | Armed Robbery & Vault Access | High-Clarity Transaction Zones |
Corporate Headquaters | Executive Protection | Seamless Design Integration |
Flagship Brand Entrances | Sustained-Attack Resilience (ASTM F1233) | Sophisticated Design Without Bulky Frames and Hardware |
High-End Storefronts | “Smash-and-Grab” & Forced-Entry-Resistance | Crystal-Clear Product Visibility (High VLT) |
Luxury Hotel Lobbies | Perimeter Security & Intrusion Delay | Elegant, Unobstructed Architectural Sightlines |
Mixed-Use | Vandalism & Looting-Resistance | Natural Light & Curb Appeal |
VIP Suites & Lounges | Privacy Control & Discreet Protection | High-End Finishes with “Invisible” Security |
DefendEntry™ by McGrory Glass is the premier architectural security solution engineered to deliver invisible structural hardening across luxury retail, corporate interiors, mixed-use commercial developments, hospitality venues, data centers, and financial institutions. Built on Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles, this innovative system replaces aggressive, fortress-style barriers and unsightly security gates with an ultra-clear, normalized defense layer. By preserving expansive full-vision design and maximizing natural daylighting, DefendEntry™ eliminates the claustrophobic and intimidating atmosphere of traditional physical security. Whether deployed in high-value boutique storefronts, hotel lobby entrances, bank teller lines, or secure server room enclosures, it protects critical infrastructure and personnel with a sophisticated, transparent barrier that balances uncompromising safety with high-end aesthetic elegance.
Underneath its flawless optical clarity, DefendEntry™ relies on a proprietary multi-ply laminate construction with low-iron glass substrates engineered to withstand repeated high-force impacts. Rigorously tested to meet ASTM F1233 forced-entry and UL 972 standards, the system creates a critical time delay during smash-and-grab attempts or forced breaches, giving law enforcement and security teams vital time to respond. Unlike standard safety glass, DefendEntryTM is designed as a durable humane finish that resists scratching and maintains long-term optical clarity. Its non-spall performance ensures that, should an attack occur, occupants are protected from flying glass shards, while inherent acoustic dampening properties create a calming, premium acoustic environment within bustling commercial landscapes.
Does your project require additional life-safety performance products, such as fire-rated glass and framing assemblies, radiation shielding, one-way vision/privacy, or fire-resistive glass with temperature-rise performance? Do you need decorative options, film from our in-house print division, etching, or custom laminated glass solutions?