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AEROLITE ARMOR ANTI-BALLISTIC GLAZING
DELIVERS DEPENDABLE BULLET RESISTANCE
Sheffield, MA—February 1, 2008—Llamas
Plastics, Inc., a provider of high-quality
security glazing products, has introduced
AeroLite Armor NIJ Level III rated
anti-ballistic glazing with heightened bullet
resistance for critical military and security
applications. AeroLite Armor is manufactured
with MAKROLON® AR1 polycarbonate sheet, a
product of Sheffield Plastics Inc., a Bayer
MaterialScience Company. With this robust
component, AeroLite Armor has withstood long and
short-term abrasion and field testing to deliver
the proven hardest surface of any polycarbonate
sheet in the industry.
MAKROLON AR1 polycarbonate sheet couples
glass-like surface hardness with the impact
strength of polycarbonate. This durable sheet
offers dependable resistance against abrasion
and UV, preventing yellowing and hazing for
longer service life in high-profile
applications. Especially significant is the
weight advantage MAKROLON provides, as AeroLite
Armor weighs 25-30 percent less than comparable
products and is less than 2 inches thick. Its
lightweight MAKROLON construction makes AeroLite
Armor easier to apply and use while providing
rugged, reliable protection for combat vehicles,
flight control towers, federal buildings and
other sensitive locations.
“AeroLite Armor with MAKROLON polycarbonate
sheet delivers superior protection in military,
industrial and commercial applications where the
threat of terror or bullet penetration is a
concern,” said Cindy Smith, Vice President,
Sales and Marketing at Llamas Plastics.
“AeroLite Armor offers exceptional bullet
resistance while delivering 75-77 percent light
transmission—one of the highest rates in the
industry. When competitive products can become
totally obscured, AeroLite Armor panels remain
visible for a potentially life-saving
advantage.”
AeroLite Armor with MAKROLON polycarbonate
sheet has been certified by independent test
labs to meet and exceed the requirements of the
NIJ Level III requirements, withstanding a
severe test that demands multi-hit impacts with
both 7.62 NATO ball-M80 (7.62 x 51 mm) and 5.56
M193 Ball (5.56 x 45mm). It is available in both
flat and curved designs and, with its Deerfield
urethane inner layer, provides advanced adhesive
power and ultra-clarity.
“The durable qualities and flexible features
of the polycarbonate sheet allow it to easily
conform to meet various security glazing needs,”
Smith said. “AeroLite Armor’s increased
visibility and weight-saving advantage makes it
ideal for use in gun port applications, and it’s
high performance and robust MAKROLON
construction is well suited for logistical
housing and command centers. Plus, it offers
reliable protection at a competitive price.”
For more information on Llamas Plastics,
Inc., contact Cindy Smith at 818-362-0371; email
csmith@llamasplastics.com; write 12970
Bradley Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342; or visit
www.llamasplastics.com.
Sheffield Plastics, a Bayer MaterialScience
Company, is the global leader in high
performance plastics. Sheffield continues its
leadership in polycarbonate technology with new
processes, product innovations and superior
optics. For more information, contact Sheffield
Plastics, Inc. at 1-800-254-1707; fax
1-800-457-3553; write 119 Salisbury Road,
Sheffield, MA 01257; or visit
www.sheffieldplastics.com.
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