How strong are todays safety glass lenses?
Most safety glass lenses are today made from Polycarbonate, and this is a very tough material. The impact resistance of a Polycarbonate lens is approximately ten times higher that of a safety glass lens made from hardened glass. Both these lens types (has the potential to) meet the requirements of the Eye and Face Protection Standard, ANSI Z87. If you want to see an example of how tough a Polycarbonate lens is, click on this link: www.elevx.com/how-strong-is-polycarbonate.
Most safety glass lenses are today made from Polycarbonate, and this is a very tough material. The impact resistance of a Polycarbonate lens is approximately ten times higher that of a safety glass lens made from hardened glass. Both these lens types (has the potential to) meet the requirements of the Eye and Face Protection Standard, ANSI Z87. If you want to see an example of how tough a Polycarbonate lens is, click on this link: High impact, high velocity safety glasses.
