Technical Information For Fauser Security
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Specifications for the security glazing, levels A-B-C-D

  
Contracrime Level A                             Tested and certified to DIN Standards 5229-4


Test Method for security levels A 1 through A 3 to DIN standards 52290-4-A

Each test panel has to withstand the impact of a 9 pound steel ball, dropped from a given test height. This test is repeated 3 times.

Test height for the drop: Level

A1 = 11.5 feet
A 2 = 21.5 feet
A 3 = 31.2 feet

  • All security glazing can be ordered with built-in "Alarm-Sekurit" wires. These invisible wires can be hooked up to an existing alarm system or wired for future security systems.
  • Level A, B & C glazing is tested and certified for a maximum size of 5' x 7' per panel. Larger sizes are possible but loose their DIN certification.
  • Maximum glazing panel size which can be manufactured 12' x 8.5'.
  • U-Value for double pane security glazing is 0,29.

    Important:

    Depending on the level of security, the increased weight of the glazing is an important factor in designing opening windows and doors. Each opening mechanism can carry a given load. A tilt / turn or turn only mechanism can carry up to a maximum of 270 pounds. The tilt-slide sliding door up to 330 pounds and the slide only sliding door up to 660 pounds.

    If the weight is above this limit, the openings have to be reconfigured by using a combination of fixed and opening panels


  Contracrime Level B                            Tested and certified to DIN Standards 5229-3-B


Test Method for security levels B 1 through B 3 to DIN standards 52290-3-B

Each test panel is subjected to the repeated impact of a mechanically driven ax. This ax is sharp and weighs 4.5 pounds. The objective is to figure the number of hits it takes to create an opening of the size by 1.3' by 1.3'.

Level

B 1 = 30 to 50 hits
B 2 = 51 to 70 hits
B 3 = > 70 hits

  • All security glazing can be ordered with built-in "Alarm-Sekurit" wires. These invisible wires can be hooked up to an existing alarm system or wired for future security systems.
  • Level A, B & C glazing is tested and certified for a maximum size of 5' x 7' per panel. Larger sizes are possible but loose their DIN certification.
  • Maximum glazing panel size which can be manufactured 12' x 8.5'.
  • U-Value for double pane security glazing is 0,29.

    Important:

    Depending on the level of security, the increased weight of the glazing is an important factor in designing opening windows and doors. Each opening mechanism can carry a given load. A tilt / turn or turn only mechanism can carry up to a maximum of 270 pounds. The tilt-slide sliding door up to 330 pounds and the slide only sliding door up to 660 pounds.

    If the weight is above this limit, the openings have to be reconfigured by using a combination of fixed and opening panels


Contracrime Level C                            Tested and certified to DIN Standards 5229-2-C


Test Method for security levels C 1 through C 5 to DIN standards 52290-2-C

Three (3) shots fired at the test panel, distance and ammunition according to the above table.

As with all DIN test methods, the worst case scenario is the basis of each test.

  • All security glazing can be ordered with built-in "Alarm-Sekurit" wires. These invisible wires can be hooked up to an existing alarm system or wired for future security systems.
  • Level A, B & C glazing is tested and certified for a maximum size of 5' x 7' per panel. Larger sizes are possible but loose their DIN certification.
  • Maximum glazing panel size which can be manufactured 12' x 8.5'.
  • U-Value for double pane security glazing is 0,29.

    Important:

    "Fauser" steel reinforced frames can hold glazing up to a thickness of 31 mm or 1.22 inch. For glazing thicker than that, a steel reinforced aluminum frame has to be used.

    Depending on the level of security, the increased weight of the glazing is an important factor in designing opening windows and doors. Each opening mechanism can carry a given load. A tilt / turn or turn only mechanism can carry up to a maximum of 270 pounds. The tilt-slide sliding door up to 330 pounds and the slide only sliding door up to 660 pounds.

    If the weight is above this limit, the openings have to be reconfigured by using a combination of fixed and opening panels


  Contracrime Level D                             Tested and certified to DIN Standards 5229-5-D


Test Method for security levels D 1 through D 3 to DIN standards 52290-5-D

Test simulates the impact of an explosive similar and equal to TNT. As with all DIN test methods, the worst case scenario is the basis of east test.

  • All security glazing can be ordered with built-in "Alarm-Sekurit" wires. These invisible wires can be hooked up to an existing alarm system or wired for future security systems.
  • Level A, B & C glazing is tested and certified for a maximum size of 5' x 7' per panel. Larger sizes are possible but loose their DIN certification.
  • Maximum glazing panel size which can be manufactured 12' x 8.5'.
  • U-Value for double pane security glazing is 0,29.
  • All glazing can also be ordered with a splitter free laminate.

  Combination Level B - C - D              Tested and certified to DIN Standards 5229-3-2-5


All levels above C 1 - B 1 - D 2 only with aluminum frames! Receiving walls for combination levels about C3-B3-D3 may have to be pre-calculated by a civil engineer to ensure that they can safely carry the load.

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