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P4A glass or P6B glass?

The designations in DIN EN 356 can be confusing. We are pleased to explain them: Five low protection classes exist (P1A to P5A glass) and three high protection classes exist (P6B to P8B glass). Safety burglary protection is only provided by the safety glazing of the resistance classes P6B, P7B and P8B.


No protectionNo protection
P1A
P2A
P3A
P4A
P5A
ProtectionProtection

P6B
P7B
P8B

The “B” does make a difference:

The classifications with an “A” DO NOT provide any burglary protection. (P1A to P5A)
However, those with a “B” provide this protection. (P6B to P8B)

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if you already have P5A glass

Burglars do not respect any standard!

Test standard: P1A - P5A glazings

Just looking at the test methods listed in EN 356 highlights the differences: An approx. 4 kg steel ball will be dropped from different heights on the glass for the test of through throw resisting glazings (P1A to P5A glass).

Test standard: P6B - P8B glass

However, burglary resisting glass (P6B, P7B, P8B glazing) will be attacked significantly more severe: with an ax and brute force.

Protection graphic P4A

Through throw resisting glazing (P1A - P5A)

The five low classifications of P1A glass to P5A glass mean that throwing, for example, a rock at the pane does not destroy the pane. However, these safety glass panes do not provide real burglary protection. Therefore, the designation is only “through throw resisting glazing”.

Burglary resisting glazing (P6B - P8B)

A distinction with the three high resistance classes P6B glass, P7B glass and P8B glass is only awarded for such safety glazings that provide effective burglary protection. Burglary resisting glass is the correct designation; and the P8B glass provides the highest burglary protection. The designation “attack-proof glazing” is also used in individual cases.
The safety difference between a through throw resisting glazing (glass of the resistance classes P1A, P2A, P3A, P4A or P5A) and burglary resisting glass (P6B, P7B or P8B glazing) is extreme. The largest difference is between P5A glass and P6B glass: They can be compared in the same manner as apples and oranges - namely not at all.
 

SILATEC Glass (P6B - P8B)

However, it gets even better. Because SILATEC glass consists of very different layers in stark contrast to conventional P6B, P7B and P8B glass. With different thicknesses. And a material mix made of highly transparent and extremely impact resisting materials. This is how we optimally utilize the different mechanical characteristics. This is the reason why burglary resisting glazings by SILATEC are significantly more resistant against attacks. What you see in our video about this subject is not a trick. But our P6B pane. A wall of glass.

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Burglary protection starts with P6B glass.

The typical glass design


Resistance class
Glass
Glass
design
Thickness
approx.
P1A
P2A
P3A
P4A
P5A
8 - 10 mm
P6B
P7B
P8B
15 - 40 mm

The glass design of P1A - P5Aglass

The design is surprisingly simple: Two glass panes, a thin plastic foil in the middle. That’s it: The foil keeps the broken glass pieces together and prevents injuries. But burglary protection? No.

For comparison:

The glass design of a P6B - P8B glazing consists of many more layers and therefore its resistance is significantly higher.

Typical applications

P1A - P5A
Glazings
      

Staircase railing
Sun room roof
P6B - P8B
Glazings
      

Mansion
Display window
BHS NYON
Didier Ducard of BHS
BHS NYON
silatec stars
Silatec is our reliable partner for all installations that require an increased protection while delivering a maximum of brightness. Silatec glass fulfills the aesthetic requirements of our demanding customers.
Architects
Joël Meylan, Atelier K
Architects
silatec stars
Highest safety with the best optical quality
at the same time - that convinced us!
Zbären Kitchen
Benjamin and Matthias Zbären
Zbären Kitchen
silatec stars
Whether Gstaad, Genf or Monaco, we always see SILATEC safety glass at our customers. A High End Product, such as our kitchens.
Beyer Chronometrie
Rene Beyer, Jeweler
Beyer Chronometrie
silatec stars
We make no compromises when it comes to safety. For 20 years now, we protect our display windows only with SILATEC safety glass.
La Boutique Genève B&O
Laurent Nobs, Genève B&O
La Boutique Genève B&O
silatec stars
We are proud to work with Silatec safety glass and to offer the best protection for our customers. At Silatec we find the passion for perfect products which are close to our heart.
Oberägeri/Zug
Mathis Meier, Architekten
Oberägeri/Zug
silatec stars
For 25 years now, we already work with SILATEC safety glass for our demanding house builders.

Which glass is suitable for
burglary resisting windows?

Burglary resisting windows are tested in accordance with EN 1627.

The problem is: The glass will not be attacked during the burglary test!Hard to believe but true.

The standard only specifies minimum requirements for the glass resistance class, however, this does not provide enough resistance against a burglar. To say it clearly: The glass pane provides less resistance than the window frame!

For clarification:

A burglary resisting window as per EN 1627 and resistance class RC3 will be attacked with defined tools by the “average offender” and must resist 5 minutes. The glass pane will not be attacked. Only min. P5A glass is requested. The video shows what a P5A glazing withstands in practical use: There is only a large hole after a few hits.

Our recommendation: The glass pane must resist the culprit approximately as long as the window frame. 

Which glass should be installed at least
in burglary resisting windows?

Burglary resisting
windows
Resistance class
Burglary protection
approx.
Glass
recommendation
RC1
RC2 Amateur culprit
approx. 3 minutes
min.
P6B
RC3 Average offender
approx. 5 minutes
min.
P6B
RC4 Experienced culprit
approx. 10 minutes
min.
P6B
RC5 Very experienced culprit
approx. 15 minutes
min.
P6B
RC6 Very experienced culprit
approx. 20 minutes
min.
P6B
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SILATEC P8B Glas
P2A Glas
P4A Glas
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FAQs


Which glass resistance class is suitable as burglary protection?

We find this often in practical use: P4A glazings or P5A glazings are offered as burglary resisting glazing. This is definitely wrong. Because burglary resisting glass must at least be in accordance with the resistance class P6B. Or P7B. P8B would be best, it is the glazing with the highest burglary protection. The classification EH1, EH2, EH3 (VdS damage prevention) represent even more safety and burglary protection.
You are protected when using burglarproof glass by SILATEC. Protected as in a castle. But you are also enjoying an ambiance with plenty of light, because our breakthrough resisting glazing represents a wall, which is one hundred percent transparent. In addition, it includes a one hundred percent UV filter, which also protects your works of art or valuable carpets against fading. Nothing can penetrate - only the visible, completely unfiltered sun light.

Or you may select normal armored glass. It is heavy. It is thick. It is green. And by far not as safe and steadfast as burglarproof glass by SILATEC.

THE GLASS DESIGN OF P4A GLASS

The design of P4A glass is surprisingly simple. Two glass panes and a very thin plastic foil in the middle. That’s it. The foil keeps the broken glass pieces together and prevents injuries. But burglary protection? No. Not with P4A glass.

Which glass (P4A - P5A - P6B - P8B) is burglarproof?

Very simple: Burglary protection is only provided by P6B, P7B and P8B glass. The classifications P1A, P2A, P3A, P4A and P5A have no burglary protection. P6B to P8B glass is installed to provide no burglary opportunity for the culprits for as long as possible, for example, in mansions, embassies or display windows. In contrast, P1A to P5A glass is used as roof glazing or in staircase railings.

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