Lightweight and vandal resistant ambulance with Hammerglass

Nilsson Special Vehicles, a leading provider of specialized vehicles and equipment for emergency services, chose to use Hammerglass to make its ambulances lighter and reduce the space needed for additional equipment. The company was also looking for a vandal-resistant solution to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

The tinted Hammerglass windows were installed in the frames of the rear and side windows of the modified Volvo XC70. The Hammerglass windows are bonded directly into the frames, which ensures a durable and stable connection. Hammerglass is a special type of laminated glass that consists of multiple layers of polycarbonate. It is lighter and more resistant than conventional glass and offers excellent impact resistance and safety.

More than 300 Nilsson ambulances were equipped with Hammerglass windows between 2011 and 2017 and delivered on a regular basis. In January 2017, the new ambulance series based on the Volvo XC90 was launched with Hammerglass in three windows. Production of the ambulances with Hammerglass is expected to continue until 2023.

Hammerglass offers a number of advantages to Nilsson Special Vehicles. The use of Hammerglass has reduced the weight of the ambulances, allowing space for additional equipment and better handling. It also provides a vandal-proof solution that prevents objects from entering and glass from breaking. This is especially important in urban areas where vandalism is a serious problem.

In addition to the benefits of weight reduction and safety, Hammerglass also offers excellent visibility and light transmission. The tinted windows reduce glare and heat and protect occupants from harmful UV radiation. In addition, Hammerglass is also easy to clean and maintain.

Overall, the use of Hammerglass at Nilsson Special Vehicles has a successful track record. The combination of weight reduction, safety and visibility quality has helped make the company a leader in emergency vehicles. The use of Hammerglass is an example of how innovative technologies and materials can help improve the safety and efficiency of emergency vehicles.