Security Glazing (Retrofit) Catch Cables
The Catch Cable System is considered one of the best defensive systems available on the market, and is a perfect solution to prevent casualties and injury from glass in the event of a blast attack. It is a retrofit solution, and the system has been developed and designed to be installed in existing buildings. The “Cable” system utilises high strength steel cables anchored to the building’s structural support and is combined with specialist blast film. The Catch Cable System has been installed all over the world in airports, embassies, banks and other high risk areas.
The Cable system meets the GSA level D requirements. The system has been tested in live blast tests and is able to withstand blast pressures of 15 psi & 115 psi*msec.
The Catch Cable System
In an explosion, the filmed, fragmented glass deflects from the flexible, energy absorbing cable and collapses, leaving occupants unharmed.
Product Specs
- The system is installed on the existing windows and offers one of the best protections against blast loads.
- The window will remain transparent and the system will not change the appearance of the building.
- The system is installed without any constructive change to the building. Therefore it is available at a significantly lower cost than any other available solution.
- The system has been approved by several governments worldwide
- GK Solutions can install the system, in occupied buildings without significantly disrupting workflow.
- The system is extremely durable with no need for maintenance.
Case Studies
Parliament House
GK Solutions successfully retrofitted a blast mitigation system for the windows of the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, addressing three main challenges: meeting stringent blast resistance ratings, integrating seamlessly with the existing architectural framework, and preserving the building’s heritage aesthetic.
Department of Defence
GK Solutions supplied and installed blast and forced entry-resistant doors for the Australian Department of Defence’s Explosives Ordnance (EO) storage buildings. The project included a 3-metre by 3-metre automated sliding door, a pedestrian access door and an emergency egress door. Challenges included meeting the stringent safety standards for EO storage.
Government Site, Melbourne
The secure government site in Melbourne faced a significant challenge with its gates located at the bottom of a hill, directly in the path of water, sand and gravel runoff from an unsealed parking area at the top. During heavy rains, the runoff would create conditions unsuitable for traditional in-ground bollards.
Protection of Heritage Windows
In Sydney and Melbourne, heritage-listed buildings with decorative windows required enhanced protection against blasts and forced entry. The challenge was to ensure the security measures did not detract from the buildings’ historical and aesthetic value. In collaboration with security consultants, we developed a solution that balanced security and preservation.
Transport NSW
Transport New South Wales needed a temporary hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) solution for securing major roads, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, during events like New Year’s Eve fireworks. Similarly, the Melbourne government required a rapid-deployment solution for protecting high-attendance public spaces.
