Bulletproof glass tends to be the standard for protecting individuals from deadly firearms. However, glass can be expensive to produce and very heavy to use. As such, law enforcement and military personnel are using ballistic plastic more often to craft tactical shields and facial protection options that are lightweight and cheaper to manufacture. These ballistic plastics can either be bulletproof or containment-grade. Containment-grade plastic is used for protection against strong impacts caused by forced entry. However, to be protected during riots and raids, bulletproof plastic materials should be used instead of containment-grade sheeting. Our ballistic material is available in two variations: bullet-resistant polycarbonate and acrylic.
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Acrylic plexiglass sheet plastic is less expensive than both glass and polycarbonate sheeting. Acrylic is also 17 times more impact-resistant than glass, can be polished smooth and is easier to cut than polycarbonate. Keep in mind that acrylic plexiglass sheets are very rigid and can crack and chip easily.
Acrylic ballistic plastics can be used to create shields in banks, gas stations and more, and they can even form dividers between drivers and passengers in taxis. However, because this type of plastic can be moulded very easily, it can also be used to create a highly durable riot shield or face mask. In fact, we carry Plexiglas® SB acrylic that is designed to protect against bullets fired from smaller guns. And, if you choose to use acrylic bullet-resistant materials to construct tactical gear, it won't crack or break when cut into.
Although polycarbonate ballistic plastics work the same way as acrylic sheets, polycarbonate is much stronger and extremely resistant to powerful impacts. It is also impervious to intense heat or cold, meaning shields and masks will never lose their structural integrity due to weather conditions. Polycarbonate is also lightweight like acrylic, so you can still move quickly without feeling bogged down.
Because of the higher strength and transparency, the users are safer with polycarbonate shield than with any other materials. This is why almost all the official gov organizations use this for the better safety of their soldiers.
Weight is a great factor for considering any equipment for these kinds of extreme situations. Soldiers already carry a lot of weight with them and a shield is generally the largest equipment they carry.
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If the weight is not light, it will be very tough to move around with the shield and protect themselves. If you compare metal shields to a 10 time lighter shield, no one would want the heavy one, right? Polycarbonate can offer extreme strength but is very light in nature, enabling the soldiers to move fast and be more efficient and effective in extreme conditions.
Generally, polycarbonate sheets have an average of 10-15 years lifespan. And for shields, the lifespan is even more because they use stronger material to make them.
If we compare it with metal shields, most metal shields would have a longer lifespan. However, using metal shields nowadays is not practical.
Compared with any other plastic forms used to make shields, polycarbonate offers the best lifespan because of its outstanding durability.
Currently, polycarbonate protection shields are widely used throughout the world. And almost all of them are being imported from China. If you’re looking to import a protection shield, sourcing from China is the best option for you. And UVPLASTIC is the leading manufacturer of riot shield.
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