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Bullet Resistant Plastic

When safety is your top priority, having reliable protection that still offers clear visibility makes all the difference. At E & T Plastics Mfg. Co., Inc., we supply high-performance bullet resistant plastics that deliver strength, clarity, and confidence. Whether you need protection for a security window, a transaction counter, or an enclosure, our materials are built to perform.

What Is Bullet Resistant Acrylic?

Bullet resistant acrylic is a transparent plastic engineered to resist ballistic impact while maintaining excellent visibility. It’s often referred to as acrylic or polycarbonate bullet resistant glass because it provides the same protection you’d expect from traditional glass, without the heavy weight or risk of shattering. The material can be produced in different thicknesses and layered configurations to meet various security requirements.

Acrylic bullet resistant materials are a practical choice for safety glazing because they combine strength with ease of fabrication. They can be cut, drilled, or machined to fit custom sizes and shapes, making them adaptable for many types of installations.

Benefits of Bullet Resistant Acrylic Sheet

Choosing a bullet resistant acrylic sheet offers several advantages. It’s lighter than laminated glass, easier to install, and provides excellent optical clarity. The surface can be treated with abrasion-resistant coatings for long-term durability, helping maintain its clear, polished look over time. These sheets also perform well under pressure, offering high impact resistance and consistent quality from edge to edge.

Key benefits include:

  • High optical clarity and light transmission
  • Impact and ballistic resistance based on UL 752 levels
  • Lightweight and easy to handle
  • Long service life with UV and abrasion protection
  • Available in multiple thicknesses and sheet sizes

Product Options from E & T Plastics

We offer trusted brands like TUFFAK® HYGARD and Polycast ® Cell Cast Acrylic  for our bullet resistant product line. TUFFAK® HYRGARD combines layers of polycarbonate and acrylic for balanced performance, while Polycast provides thick acrylic laminates designed to stop specific ballistic threats. These products meet or exceed UL 752 standards for levels 1 through 3 and are available in various sheet sizes and thicknesses to suit your project needs.

The most popular products in acrylic are 1.25” Level 1 Bullet Resistant Acrylic Sheet.

In Polycarbonate HYGARD BR1250 is level 3, HYGARD BR1000 is level 2 and HYGARD BR750 is level 1.

Whether you’re specifying bullet resistant plexiglass, or bullet resistant polycarbonate for a government facility or ordering acrylic bullet resistant glass for a customer service counter, E & T Plastics provides quality materials with reliable performance.

Hygard

TUFFAK® HYGARD AR
Combines technology with the latest security glazing techniques for high level security and cost effective installation. Increasing violent crime, readily available weapons, and larger glazed areas in modern detention center designs have created a need for higher
performing security glazing materials. Sheffield Plastics has developed TUFFAK® HYGARD to meet this need. Consisting of multiple layers of polycarbonate or polycarbonate/acrylic with bonding interlayers, these

Tuffak® HYGARD CG375
HPW Level II Step 10
HPW TP0500.02 Level A Ballistics
(.38 Special)
ASTM F1233 Class III Step 12

Tuffak® HYGARD CG500
HPW Level II Step 12
HPW TP0500.02 Level A Ballistics
(.38 Special)
ASTM F1233 Class III Step 15

Tuffak® HYGARD CG750
HPW Level IV Step 31
HPW TP0500.02 Level B Ballistics
(9 mm)
ASTM F1233 Class IV Step 26

Tuffak® HYGARD BR750
UL Level I
HPW TP0500.02 Level B Ballistics
(9 mm)

Tuffak® HYGARD BR1000
HPW Level V Step 42
HPW TP0500.02 Level B Ballistics
(9 mm)
UL Level 2

Tuffak® HYGARD BR1250
HPW Level V
HPW TP0500.02 Level C Ballistics
(.44 magnum)
ASTM F1233 Class IV Step 38
UL Level 3

Hygard
Hygard

“None Tougher”, yet lightweight materials, offer proven resistance to physical and ballistic attack. Additionally, the relative light weight of TUFFAK® HYGARD laminates, combined with easy on-site fabrication, give you a competitive edge on remodeling or retrofit projects where timely job completion is essential.

Sheffield offers TUFFAK® HYGARD laminates in six levels of protection ranging from containment rated sheet to UL Level 3 bullet resistant material capable of withstanding multiple rounds fired from super powered handguns. All TUFFAK® HYGARD laminated products feature hard coated surfaces for exceptional resistance to abrasion and UV degradation and are covered by a limited warranty
against coating failure, excessive yellowing, and structural delamination caused by manufacturing defects.

TUFFAK® HYGARD® MS 1250 ballistic grade is a 1.250”, 4-ply acrylic and polycarbonate laminate that meets UL 752 Level 6 rating for high speed multishot 9-mm (Uzi) ballistic attack. All Hygard products incorporate Tuffak ® polycarbonate sheet produced for high optical quality in security glazing laminates. Exterior surfaces have a proprietary Tuffak AR hardcoat that facilitates cleaning and resists marring, chemical and graffiti attack. Hygard MS 1250 sheet has a seven year limited product warranty against coating failure, yellowing and hazing.

Common Applications

Our bullet resistant plastics are used anywhere transparent protection is required. Typical applications include:

  • Banks and financial service areas
  • Government and police facilities
  • Ticket and service windows
  • Retail and pharmacy counters
  • Secure enclosures or booths
  • Armored vehicles
  • Dispensaries

These materials offer clear visibility while providing dependable protection for both employees and customers.

Performance and Standards

Each sheet is tested to meet recognized standards for ballistic protection, including UL 752 and ASTM ratings. Our products also meet optical and safety standards such as ANSI Z97.1 and Z26.1. Many options include hard-coated surfaces that resist scratching and yellowing, helping the panels maintain their clarity even under frequent cleaning and long-term use.

Acrylic-based bullet resistant materials are also temperature stable and maintain their performance in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Why Choose E & T Plastics

We understand that every application has its own requirements for size, clarity, and impact strength. Our team can help you choose the right bullet resistant acrylic sheet, or bullet resistant polycarbonate sheet for your installation, and we can cut or machine it to your specifications for a perfect fit.

We stock a wide range of sheet sizes and grades to make ordering simple and efficient. Whether you’re replacing existing glazing or designing new protective barriers, we provide dependable materials backed by technical knowledge and responsive customer support.

Request a quote or call us today to learn more about our available grades, protection levels, and fabrication services.

Acrylic Sheet
Acrylic Sheet

Standard Product Offerings

ThicknessSizes [mm]Sizes [In.]Color
Polycast MP1.250”49 x 97”48” x 96”Colorless
UL 752-Level 161 x 97”60” x 96”
73 x 97”72” x 96”
Polycast HP1.375”49 x 97”48” x 96”Colorless
UL 752-Level 261 x 97”60” x 96”
73 x 97”72” x 96”
Polycast SP1251.250”49 x 97”48” x 96”Colorless
abrasion resistant61 x 97”60” x 96”
UL 752-Level 173 x 97”72” x 96”
POLYCAST SAR SP1.2548 x 96”Colorless
UL Level 3

Some sheets have overage 1” on width and 1” on length which results in 1 extra
square foot per 48” x 96” sheet.

Bullet Resistant Clear Acrylic

Clear Acrylic that is UL Rated Bullet Resistant

Acrylic Sheet

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