Many people wonder what the difference is between a bulletproof glass and a bulletproof film and also which variant brings which advantages. All questions regarding this topic are answered below.
Bulletproof glass: What is it actually?
Surely most will only know the term "bulletproof glass", however, the glass is also known under another name: Laminated safety glass. It should be clear that this is not normal glass. Bulletproof glass is significantly stronger than conventional glass and is also impact-resistant and sound-insulating. It even offers protection against explosives and bullets. How resistant the bulletproof glass ultimately is also depends on where it is used.
The name laminated safety glass already hints at it: The glass consists of a composite of several flat glass panes joined together with the help of safety laminations. This process creates an elastic layer that is extremely resistant to cracking. This layer can be made of various materials: For example, polyvinyl butyral, or PVB, or ethylene vinyl acetate, or EVA.
If you attach such a bulletproof glass to your smartphone, for example, it offers extremely good protection if the device is ever dropped or bumps into something. Although the displays of most modern smartphones are already made of a special, tempered glass, bulletproof glass is much more resistant, which is why you should think about installing such a bulletproof glass, especially on new devices.
What can you actually do when it's already too late?
A short moment of inattention and it happens: The smartphone falls to the floor and the display glass is broken. However, this is no reason to bury your head in the sand. There are special cell phone repair shops that offer display repair, so that you can hold a whole device in your hands again afterwards.
And what is armor film?
Although the name is similar, armor film is not the same as bulletproof glass. It is also a security film, but it is lighter and cheaper than bulletproof glass. Just like bulletproof glass, a bulletproof film consists of several layers. The difference, however, is that it is not a composite of glass and film, but several layers of film that are bonded together. This film is then applied to the smartphone's display, for example, and the film then has properties similar to those of bulletproof glass.
A bulletproof film is also made from a different material - namely recyclable polyethylene terephthalate. The number of different layers can vary depending on the application, but usually there are at least eight layers.
Conclusion
Armored glass and armored film are two options that can be used to protect your smartphone from damage caused by drops or bumps. Although the two variants are similar in terms of the name, they still have a few differences. Bulletproof glass is much heavier and more expensive, and it is also made of different materials. Compared to the bulletproof film, bulletproof glass is also more resistant. The properties of bulletproof film are only similar to those of bulletproof glass. However, both variants are excellent for protecting the display of expensive devices.