Safeguard Doors - Independent Ballistic Testing

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors is a trading division of ASSA ABLOY Limited. Registered office: School Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3PW. A company registered in England & Wales. Registered No: 2096505.

Testing Information
Safeguard Doors Bullet resistant doors and frames have been independently tested up to Class G2 Hand Gun 44 Magnum and S86 12 bore shotgun with single solid lead slug. They have also been successfully tested in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 1522: 1998 / BS EN 1523: 1999.

Test level achieved is FB5(s) & FB6(s) – equivalent BS 5051 R1 & R2.

The independent testing was carried out by Wiltshire Ballistic Services.

The extent of the testing included potential weak spots such as lockcases, cylinder/keyholes, hinges and glazing apertures.

Inward and outward opening door applications were also accounted for within the independent test.

Class	Type of Weapon	Calibre	Bullet Type	Bullet Mass	Test Range	Bullet Velocity	Comparison
FB5(s)	Rifle	5.56x45*	FJ2)/ PB/ SCP1	4,0 ±0,1	10 ±0,5	950 ±10	Equiv. R1
FB6(s)	Rifle	5.56x45*	FJ2)/ PB/ SCP1	4,0 ±0,1	10 ±0,5	950 ±10
FB6(s)	Rifle (see note)	7.62x51*	FJ1)/ PB/ SC	9,5 ±0,1	10 ±0,5	950 ±10	Equiv. R2

FJ1) = full steel jacket (plated)
FJ2) = full copper alloy jacket
PB = pointed bullet
SC = soft core (lead)
SCP1 = soft core (lead) with steel penetrator
(type SS109)

* To achieve the stated values for [5.56 x 45], the recommended barrel twist length = (178±10)mm

Note 1: When a shot is to be fired at a single point the test range may be reduced to achieve the firing acuracy as defined in Section 6 of EN 1523: 1998. In this case it may not be possible to measure the velocity of the bullet.

Finishes
A variety of finishes are available which include:
Paint finish
Veneers – stained
Solid featured panelled construction

Construction
The construction of the bullet resistant door can be further enhanced to accommodate protection against sustained physical attack. For more information please see The Safehaven Door.

New European Standards
BS EN 1522: 1998 - windows, doors, shutters and blinds (bullet resistant).

BS EN 1523: 1999 - windows, doors, shutters and blinds (bullet resistant).

The new European Standards have not only raised the standard of independent testing requirements but in
addition have provided specific guidelines for the testing of doorsets which the original British Standards (BS 5051 - part one - bullet resistant glazing requirements) did not provide for.

The image below indicates the comprehensive test method used and the severity of the ballistic attack, which should not be underestimated.