The recent explosion outside a major Las Vegas hotel in early 2025 has reinforced the urgent need for blast-resistant door systems to protect public and commercial spaces from terrorist attacks. As security threats continue to rise, facilities must implement advanced entrance solutions that safeguard occupants and infrastructure from devastating blasts and ballistic threats.
ProSlide™-Blast: An Exceptional Defense Against Explosive Threats
The Horton ProSlide-Blast Automatic Sliding Door System is engineered to withstand the impact of explosive blasts at building entrances, offering a vital security layer for hotels, office buildings, research facilities, retail stores, airports, hospitals and more. Designed to meet the U.S. Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for blast resistance, this state-of-the-art entrance system is a proactive solution to modern security challenges.
ProSlide-Blast addresses key military and security standards, including:
• UFC 4-010-01: Anti-terrorism standards for blast resistance.
• ASTM F-2248-03: Standard practice for specifying an equivalent 3-second duration during design loading for blast-resistant laminated glass.
Key Benefits of ProSlide-Blast:
• Steel-Reinforced Header and Rails: Enhances structural integrity under extreme force.
• Heavy-Duty 6″ x 6″ Header: Provides superior resistance to blast pressure and impact.
• Corner Block Reinforced Door Panels: Strengthens the door’s frame to withstand explosive forces.
“Security threats are evolving, and facilities need doors that do more than just open and close – they need to defend against real-world dangers,” said J Elias Campos, VP Marketing for Horton Automatics. “The ProSlide-Blast is a critical solution for businesses and organizations looking to protect their people and property from terrorist threats.”
Ballistic-Resistant Revolving Doors for Armed Threat Protection
In addition to blast-resistant doors, Horton offers a line of Ballistic Revolving Door Systems designed to provide enhanced protection against armed attacks. Built with bullet-resistant glass and Kevlar-reinforced extrusions, these doors have been rigorously tested to meet UL ballistic protection standards – the primary rating system for materials designed to stop firearm projectiles.
With the increasing frequency of violent threats, securing entry points with blast- and bullet-resistant doors is no longer optional – it’s essential. Horton’s ProSlide-Blast Automatic Sliding Doors and Ballistic Revolving Door Systems provide extraordinary protection, ensuring that businesses, government buildings and public spaces remain safe in the face of evolving security risks.
To learn more about Horton’s high-security entrance solutions, visit https://www.hortondoors.com or contact J Elias Campos, VP Marketing of Horton Automatics at Elias_Campos@overheaddoor.com, 361-866-6625.
