Window Film Depot is Your Top Choice for Security Transaction Windows
Armed robberies are an increasing threat for business-owners — and more often than not, these robberies include deadly weapons. Data from the United States Sentencing Commission indicates that, in 2021, 77.6% of robberies involved deadly weapons, and of these armed robberies, 79.8% involved firearms. This sobering fact highlights the need to increase employee safety with bullet-resistant transaction windows at banks, stores, and other vulnerable facilities.
What, then, makes a transaction window bullet-resistant? Read this blog to learn more about the safety transaction windows need and how Window Film Depot’s products can help protect your customers & employees.
- What are Bullet-Resistant Transaction Windows?
- Types of Bullet-Resistant Transaction Windows
- Solutions Window Film Depot Can Provide
What are Bullet-Resistant Transaction Windows?
Bullet-resistant transaction windows are purpose-built, specialized windows designed to withstand ballistic impacts from bullets. While the materials they use may vary, their goal is always to protect people behind the window during robberies and other dangerous scenarios. Meanwhile, these windows also have to enable clear communication and visibility between both parties during more typical situations.
Robbers often target transaction-based businesses as they provide access to cashiers, bank tellers, and other personnel who may be in close proximity to money or other valuable items. As such, banks, government offices, and medical facilities are in special need of bulletproof transaction windows. These windows facilitate communication between employees and respectful customers while offering protection from assailants, thieves, and active shooters.
Types of Bullet-Resistant Transaction Windows
There are several types of bullet-resistant transaction windows, each best for specific use cases and situations. Some transaction windows are interior, situated inside of buildings, while others are exterior, situated outside. Banks and pharmacies often use both interior and exterior transaction windows to provide added protection during both in-store and drive-thru interactions. Here are the four primary types of bullet-resistant transaction windows, used in both interior and exterior settings.
Baffle Transaction Windows
Baffle transaction windows blend excellent visibility and communication with a small, utilitarian point of exchange. This transaction window design uses hefty yet transparent bullet-resistant glass to provide clear visibility for people on both sides of the window. They often feature a speaker in the middle of the window to facilitate communication.
These glass transition windows have a small opening at the bottom that allows for the transfer of documents, currency, or other valuable items. By placing the transaction slot at the bottom of the window, potential assailants cannot access personnel behind the window or hit them with gunfire. Baffle windows are especially common in banks and government offices.
Hole and Backer Transaction Windows
Hole and backer security transaction windows feature a circular or rectangular opening strategically placed in the center of the window. The cut-out has a bullet-resistant cover yet retains enough of an opening to allow for effective communication. Like baffle windows, transactions through these windows occur using a tray or opening located at the bottom of the unit.
This window solution optimizes for transaction efficiency and typically does not require a speaker system. Despite having a slight opening in their center, bullet-resistant material and effective angling protect individuals from gunfire. Hole and backer windows tend to work best in interior settings.
Arched Transaction Windows
Arched transaction windows are similar in principle to the hole and backer design, yet they offer a unique, sleek look. An oblong, arched backer occupies the window’s center, ensuring easy communication without obscuring visibility for both parties. Their unique, aesthetically-pleasing look makes them especially suitable for high-end banks and government offices.
However, beyond their unique aesthetic value, arched transaction windows also offer excellent protection from ballistic impacts. As with both hole and backer and baffle designs, the transaction tray typically rests at the base of the frame.
Sliding Transaction Windows
Sliding transaction windows use the same heavy-duty materials as other designs. However, as the name suggests, these windows use sliding panels set-up in a hole and backer-style configuration. The employee behind the window retains control over the sliding mechanism.
This type of transaction window with a deal tray design works best in high-volume settings such as doctors’ offices, passport offices, or DMV facilities. That being said, they require user attentiveness to effectively operate the window.
Bullet-Resistant Transaction Solutions Window Film Depot Can Provide
No two facilities are the same, and each transaction site requires a unique approach to ensure maximum security and efficiency. However, whatever your facility, Window Film Depot can provide you with high-quality film installed with expert craftsmanship. Here’s what makes Window Film Depot your top choice for transaction windows.
Industry-Leading Materials
All of Window Film Depot’s options for glass security boast top-of-industry quality materials. Take BulletShield™, for example. This ballistic protection system uses world-class, industry-leading materials to provide UL 752 grade protection against 9mm, .44 Magnum, and 5.56mm AR-15 bullets. It’s a heavy-duty, clear polycarbonate shield that we can place on top of existing glass transaction windows. While it provides premium-grade protection, it doesn’t get in the way of communication between individuals on both sides of the window. All of Window Film Depot’s security solutions boast this high level of construction.
Clear Glazing
Window Film Depot’s solutions leverage durable, high-quality materials while maintaining transparent transaction windows. Our solutions, including BulletShield™, feature glazing material that is completely clear and transparent, ensuring the perfect blend of aesthetics and performance. Unlike other ballistic window solutions, Window Film Depot’s materials won’t appear foggy or scare away potential customers. We also ensure our solutions fit your window without framing issues, resulting in a reinforced window that blends a seamless and elegant look with security.
Expert Installation
Using our top-of-line solutions, Window Film Depot’s knowledgeable installation team further ensures long-lasting, issue-free transaction windows. Our technicians have years of experience helping banks, government facilities, and medical offices. We understand the importance of bullet-resistant transaction windows and leverage our precision tools to make sure that each installation project goes as smoothly as possible. With secure, expert installation, your personnel will have the peace of mind that they’re safe behind their windows.
Explore Bullet-Resistant Transaction Windows for Your Facility
Bullet-resistant transaction windows protect both people and property from would-be assailants. The right security professionals can ensure that your facility’s security is the best that it can be without interfering with your day-to-day operations — using top-notch installation and materials.
Window Film Depot is the right team for you. We’re experienced installing window film for diverse safety & security threats, including for transaction windows. Our experts have what it takes to secure interior and exterior transaction windows in a variety of settings, including banks, healthcare facilities, and beyond. Contact us today to learn more about how we can secure transaction windows at your property.