Avient, FSJ Tactical advance ballistic-rated composite wall panels
Fiberglass-reinforced ThermoBallistic panels for facility protection applications are capable of encapsulating projectiles and preventing harmful deflection and ricochet.
Source | Avient Corp.
Material solutions provider Avient Corp. (Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.) has formed a collaboration with customer FSJ Tactical (Peoria, Ariz., U.S.) to create ballistic-resistant wall panel solutions for facility protection applications.
FSJ Tactical specializes in perimeter safety solutions for public sector entities. Experts in protective systems design, customization and installation, the team at FSJ Tactical has developed Walshield, a ballistic-resistant wall panel solution that has recently been implemented in a large Arizona public school district’s educational facility.
FSJ Tactical incorporates Avient’s ThermoBallistic panels into its Walshield systems. Thermally formed with layers of 0˚/90˚ unidirectional E-glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, ThermoBallistic panels are a lightweight material rated to UL 752 Level 3 protection. Compared to steel and concrete solutions, the reduced weight simplifies the installation process, and the fiberglass-reinforced polymer composition facilitates performance by encapsulating projectiles and preventing harmful deflection and ricochet.
“This collaboration exemplifies how advanced composite materials can make a real-world impact, especially in environments where safety is paramount,” says Brad Schmidt, general manager, advanced composites at Avient.
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