An additional characteristic of the safety glass VASGLASS VAS-SAFE product range is resistance to intrusion.
This is achieved under specially formulated laminate designs depending on the anticipated intensity of the potential attack. Vandalism-resistant laminate glazing is manufactured according to high performance standards, exhibiting the capacity to fend off break-ins, acts of vandalism and looting.
In the event of breakage of the laminate glass, the interlayer film retains its integrity even after recurring impact and acts as an impenetrable obstacle reassuring that the attempted intrusion will be prolonged and loud enough to attract attention.
Following breakage, as long as the laminate glass is encased in a fixed frame, it remains in-position, allowing the necessary time for its replacement, avoiding exposure of the protected space in the meantime. This further protects the property against collapse of the glazing system, possible looting, or exposure to the elements.
The VASGLASS product portfolio, under the VAS-SAFE ANTI-VANDAL brand-name, offers complete protection, fully matching any given safety requirements, while maintaining the highest possible levels of transparency and visibility.
The level of resistance to intrusion depends on the classification of each laminate system (generally, the higher the weight of the system, the higher the number of interlayer films and the higher the safety classification of the laminate glass).
Classification of safety levels and the degree of compliance to the set of criteria which the laminate glazing system needs to comply with, are defined and measured under a specific methodology outlined in the current relevant European Norms.
TESTING AND CLASSIFICATION OF RESISTANCE AGAINST MANUAL ATTACK, ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN NORM EN 356 (A)
BALL DROP TEST
Ρ1Α to Ρ5Α
| ΕΝ 356 (Α) | BALL DROP TEST NUMBER OF STRIKES |
IMPACT ENERGY (JOULES) |
| P1A | 3 BALL STRIKES (BALL WEIGHT 4,1kg) FROM DROP HEIGHT (h)=1,5m | 181 |
| P2A | 3 BALL STRIKES (BALL WEIGHT 4,1kg) FROM DROP HEIGHT (h)=3m | 362 |
| P3A | 3 BALL STRIKES (BALL WEIGHT 4,1kg) FROM DROP HEIGHT (h)=6m | 724 |
| P4A | 3 BALL STRIKES (BALL WEIGHT 4,1kg) FROM DROP HEIGHT (h)=9m | 1086 |
| P5A | 3x3 BALL STRIKES (BALL WEIGHT 4,1kg) FROM DROP HEIGHT (h)=9m | 3258 |
REQUIREMENT: TO PASS THE TEST, THE BALL MUST NOT PENETRATE THE GLASS
CERTIFIED PRODUCTS (CE-MARKED) BY VASGLASS
| TOTAL WIDTH (mm) | TOTAL WEIGHT (Kg/m2) | PRODUCT | ΕΝ 356 (Α) |
| 8,76 | 20,40 | VAS-SAFE-P1A-D/2 | P1A |
| 8,89 | 20,84 | VAS-SAFE-P1A-B/1 | P1A |
| 10,76 | 25,40 | VAS-SAFE-P1A-D/3 | P1A |
| 12,76 | 30,40 | VAS-SAFE-P1A-D/4 | P1A |
| 8,76 | 20,80 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-A/2 | P2A |
| 9,52 | 20,80 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-C/2 | P2A |
| 11,52 | 25,80 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-T/T-C/8 | P2A |
| 16,76 | 40,40 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-C/3 | P2A |
| 16,89 | 40,84 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-B/2 | P2A |
| 17,52 | 40,80 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-TT/T-C/9 | P2A |
| 20,76 | 50,40 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-C/4 | P2A |
| 20,89 | 50,84 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-B/3 | P2A |
| 21,52 | 50,80 | VAS-SAFE-P2A-T/T-C/10 | P2A |
| 17,52 | 41,60 | VAS-SAFE-P3A-T/T-A/13 | P3A |
| 17,52 | 41,60 | VAS-SAFE-P3A-T/HS-A/14 | P3A |
| 21,78 | 51,68 | VAS-SAFE-P3A-T/T-B/9 | P3A |
| 11,52 | 26,60 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-A/3 | P4A |
| 11,78 | 26,68 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-T/T-B/7 | P4A |
| 17,52 | 41,60 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-A/26 | P4A |
| 17,78 | 41,68 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-T/T-B/8 | P4A |
| 21,52 | 51,60 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-T/T-A/15 | P4A |
| 21,52 | 51,60 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-T/HS-A/16 | P4A |
| 21,52 | 51,60 | VAS-SAFE-P4A-A/28 | P4A |
| 10,28 | 22,40 | VAS-SAFE-P5A-A/25 | P5A |
TESTING AND CLASSIFICATION OF RESISTANCE AGAINST MANUAL ATTACK, ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN NORM EN 356 (B)
HAMMER AND AXE TEST
Ρ6Β to Ρ8Β
| ΕΝ 356 (B) | HAMMER AND AXE TEST NUMBER OF BLOWS |
| P6Β | 30 TO 50 BLOWS |
| P7Β | 51 TO 70 BLOWS |
| P8Β | MORE THAN 70 BLOWS |
Norm EN 356 represents the standard for intrusion resistant laminate glazing for European Union member states. It is evident that laminate glass classification according to EN 356 is independent of composition and exclusively dependent on performance against the relevant level of testing requirements, implemented under the responsibility of a third-party institution (notified body).
CERTIFIED (CE-MARKED) VASGLASS PRODUCTS
| TOTAL THICKNESS (mm) | TOTAL WEIGHT (Kg/m2) | PRODUCT NAME | ΕΝ 356 (Β) |
| 11,56 | 23,36 | VAS-SAFE-P6Β-Β/4 | P6Β |
| 15,04 | 33,20 | VAS-SAFE-P6Β-Α/21 | P6Β |
| 16,45 | 34,20 | VAS-SAFE-P6Β-Β/5 | P6B |
| 20,56 | 44,80 | VAS-SAFE-P6B-A/22 | P6B |
| 39,04 | 93,20 | VAS-SAFE-P6B-A/5 | P6B |
| 13,34 | 25,04 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-B/6 | P7B |
| 14,04 | 26,72 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-E/9 | P7B |
| 24,56 | 54,80 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-A/24 | P7B |
| 26,04 | 56,72 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-E/10 | P7B |
| 29,80 | 69,00 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-A/4 | P7B |
| 30,56 | 69,80 | VAS-SAFE-P7B-A/27 | P7B |
| 17,34 | 35,04 | VAS-SAFE-P8B-B/10 | P8B |
| 22,56 | 49,80 | VAS-SAFE-P8B-A/23 | P8B |
VAS “Vasiliou Glass Technologies”, a company fully compliant with the current European safety framework, offers its anti-vandalism laminate glazing certified (CE marked) according to the European Norm EN 356, for the full range of certification levels , under the brand-name VAS-SAFE ANTI-VANDAL.
REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR PROTECTION AND SAFETY LAMINATE GLAZING
| RISK | CLASSIFICATION | APPLICATION | |
| PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN NORM ΕΝ 12600 | Protection against accidental injury. Elimination of the risk of injury upon accidental impact on a glass pane. Due to their certified breakage pattern, both the toughened VAS-SEC and the laminate VAS-SAFE product portfolios protect against sharpness of glass fragments. |
1C1 - 1C2 - ... 2B2 - 1B1 |
Glass doors, windows (where no falling risk exists), shower cabin, bus stop, glass ceiling, etc. |
| Protection against accidental impact. Avoiding human injury in the event of accidental impact on the glass pane. |
1Β1 | Balustrate (exterior and interior), interior space dividers, shopping windows, etc. | |
| PROTECTION OF PROPERTY ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN NORM ΕΝ 356 | Safety against vandalism and break-ins Lower resistance level. Protection against acts of vandalism, stone throwing, etc. Limited time delay in the event of an attemped break-in. |
Ρ1Α - Ρ2Α | Private residences, commercial and residential apartment buildings, public buildings and shopping windows in urban areas in close proximity to athletic venues or areas of mass gatherings. |
| Medium resistance level. Protection against petty crime. |
Ρ3Α - Ρ4Α | Relatively remote private residences, ground floor of commercial and office-space buildings. | |
| Higher resistance level. Protecion against premeditated manual attack within a constrained timeframe, aiming at avoiding a burglary. In the event of breakage, the glass panel stays in-position and blocks entry until the moment of its replacement. |
Ρ5Α | Remote private residences in relative-threat areas, vacation residences, sensitive public buildings, high risk commercial buildings (pharmacies, high-tech stores, tobacco stores, high-end fashion stores, etc.). | |
| Protection against organized burglary In the event of preplanned, recurring incidents of manual attack, whereby the assailants use a wide range of means to force entry, VAS-SAFE laminate glazing can prevent or significantly delay the potential loss of property. In the event of breakage, the glass panel stays in-position and blocks entry until the moment of its replacement. |
Ρ6Β - Ρ8Β | High risk shopping windows (jewelry stores, art galleries, antique shops, banks, embassies, penal complex, museums, etc.). |