We have already discussed ballistic resistance standards and how they apply to polycarbonate ballistic performance. Like ballistic testing, there are a variety of standards for explosive resistance for polycarbonate enclosures. Explosion-resistant or “explosion-proof”...
At TotalShield, we use polycarbonate to construct our shield rooms, protective barriers, and machine guards because it is an exceptionally strong material with outstanding ballistic performance. But just how strong is polycarbonate? How do manufacturers rate their...
If you are like us, you want to know where the products that you buy are made. The country of origin matters to different people for different reasons. For some, the primary concern is material quality and craftsmanship. For others, the primary concern is social...
When thinking about blast-shielding products, you might believe that different materials can be used interchangeably. However, each industrial process or scenario is different. Shielding materials respond differently to deformation, shock, pressure waves, and...
Pressure testing procedures are key to ensuring the integrity of a wide variety of industrial components and equipment – including pipes, tanks, pressure vessels, fittings, and more. These tests are vital in both new component manufacturing, during routine...
