Rotate a full-size SUV, open the driver door, and pull the nine-layer ballistic laminate apart. This free tool shows how glass, interlayers, polyurethane and polycarbonate work together to stop threats.
TOOL SPEC — AGL-9 LAMINATE DEMO
This page demonstrates a conceptual laminate structure. Layer thicknesses and materials are for interactive illustration only; production glazing is configured per vehicle model, threat level and target standard.
HOW TO USE
No download, no sign-up — the viewer runs entirely in your browser.
01
Click the door button or the door itself. The front door swings open with the glass still attached — exactly how it sits in the vehicle.
02
Hit the laminate toggle or drag the explode slider. The nine layers float apart so you can see each one individually.
03
Scale each layer group or individual layer to feel how thickness builds up. Reset any time to return to the assembled vehicle.
INSIDE THE LAMINATE
Ballistic vehicle glass is a composite, not a single pane. Each layer has a job: strike glass absorbs and spreads impact energy, interlayers hold fragments, polyurethane cushions, and the polycarbonate backer catches anything that gets through.
| Layer | Role in the laminate | Demo thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Outer strike glass | Shatters in a controlled way to absorb and spread bullet energy | 10 mm |
| 02 Polymer interlayer | Bonds the plies and captures glass fragments | 1.52 mm |
| 03 Load-bearing glass | Shatters in a controlled way to absorb and spread bullet energy | 10 mm |
| 04 Polymer interlayer | Bonds the plies and captures glass fragments | 0.76 mm |
| 05 Core protection glass | Shatters in a controlled way to absorb and spread bullet energy | 8 mm |
| 06 Polymer interlayer | Bonds the plies and captures glass fragments | 0.76 mm |
| 07 Inner glass ply | Shatters in a controlled way to absorb and spread bullet energy | 8 mm |
| 08 Polyurethane cushion | Elastomeric cushion that decelerates the projectile | 1.25 mm |
| 09 Polycarbonate backer | Ductile backer that stops spall from reaching the cabin | 3 mm |
Demonstration values. Production thickness depends on protection level — handgun-rated glazing starts around 25 mm, rifle-rated around 40 mm. /results · /test-samples
GOING FURTHER
The viewer shows how armored glass is built. These pages take you from understanding to ordering.
Yes. The viewer runs in your browser with no sign-up, no download and no cost. It exists to help buyers and engineers understand armored glass before specifying it.
No. The demo shows a conceptual nine-layer laminate at 43.29 mm for illustration. Real glazing is configured per vehicle model and threat level — handgun-rated glass starts around 25 mm and rifle-rated around 40 mm.
Common reference standards include EN 1063 (BR ratings), UL 752, NIJ and ASTM, plus China's GA 165 for ballistic transparent materials. BallisticBuddy provides test reports to equivalent standards per project; certification applicability is confirmed in project documentation.
It depends on the threats you expect and the target market. Cash-in-transit and VIP vehicles commonly use BR4–BR6. Tell us your scenario and we will recommend a configuration with supporting test documentation.
Yes. Curved, heated, tinted and OEM-fit glazing are all configurable. Send us your vehicle model, required protection level and target market through the contact page.
NEED A SPEC?
Tell us your vehicle model, threat level and target market — our engineers will recommend the right laminate configuration and provide test documentation for your project.