EN 13123-1 & EN 13124-1 – Explosion-resistant doors, windows and structures

European standard for protection against explosions, blasts, and flying debris

The EN 13123-1 and EN 13124-1 standards define how doors, windows, walls, and protected structures are tested under realistic explosion conditions. These tests measure:

• how well a structure withstands blasts,
• how it handles structural deformation,
• whether it provides protection against flying debris,
• and whether its integrity is maintained during and after the explosion.

Blast protection is important in sectors with an increased risk of explosive attacks, industrial incidents, critical infrastructure, or public installations such as ATMs and self-banking kiosks.

What sets Armatis apart is that our explosion-resistant solutions not only meet stringent European testing standards, but have also proven their effectiveness in real-world attacks.

Example: ATM bombing at Gouden Kruispunt (Tielt-Winge)

During a heavy explosive attack on a self-banking facility, our secure module remained fully operationsal, despite significant pressure loads and flying debris.

• No structural breach
• No acces to funds or internal components

Externe link: 

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2023/07/27/plofkraak-gouden-kruispunt-tielt-winge/

This event confirms that our solutions:

• are not only theoretically certified
• but also provide protection against extreme explosive forces in real-world conditions

This offers our customers a level of peace of mind and reliability rarely matched in the market

Explosion-resistant certification applications

Armatis designs and builds explosion-resistant structures for:

• Doors & acces systems
• Reinforced walls and technical compartments
• Windows and glass structures
• Interlocks and critical areas
• ATM and self-banking kiosks (Batopin, bank branches, retail)

Why explosion resistance matters

Explosions not only cause structural damage, they pose a serious risk to:

• staff
• customers and passersby
• critical infrastructure
• sensistive equipment
• business continuity

Our solutions combine:

• blast absoption
• deformation without breakage
• debris barrier function
• maintenance of structural integrity

This makes them exceptionally suitable for environments where there is no margin for error.

Project applications: Batipin & self-banking networks

Explosive attacks on ATMs are a growing threat in Europe.

Armatis supplies explosion-resistant structures specifically designed for:

• Batopin self-banking kiosks
• stand-alone ATM modules
• bank branches and cash points
• retail environments with high cash flow

These structures are designed to withstand explosions without creating accessibility, even when heavy explosives are used.