Air Blast Doors Use Cases
Understanding when to use EN 13123-1 (Shock Tube) vs EN 13123-2 (Outdoor Detonation) testing standards for air blast doors.
Blastproof Security Doors
Our range of blastproof security doors meets both EN 13123-1 and EN 13123-2 standards for explosion resistance.
When EN 13123-2 is Appropriate for
High-Risk Scenarios
- • Government buildings
- • Data centers
- • Military sites
- • High-security facilities
Location Considerations
- • External walls
- • Corridors with blast risk
- • Areas near building entrances
- • High-traffic public spaces
EN 13123-2 provides strong evidence that a door can survive a real detonation, making it suitable for indoor use when the area could be subject to blast from a nearby device (e.g., a bomb smuggled into a lobby or hallway).
When EN 13123-1 (Shock Tube) is More Appropriate
Internal Blast Containment
- • Laboratories
- • Gas rooms
- • Chemical plants
- • Process industry facilities
Blast Characteristics
- • Diffuse explosions
- • Contained blasts
- • Pressure duration focus
- • Uniform pressure distribution
EN 13123-1 better simulates internal pressure waves, making it more relevant for process industry safety, laboratories, or equipment rooms where the focus is on pressure containment rather than fragmentation.
🔍 Bottom Line:
When selecting explosion-resistant doors, consider:
| Use Case | Recommended Test |
|---|---|
| Terrorism / High-threat blast (even indoors) | EN 13123-2 (Outdoor Detonation) |
| Industrial / Chemical blast inside a room | EN 13123-1 (Shock Tube) |
| Regulatory requirement specifies one | Use what's specified |
Explore Our Blastproof Security Doors
Air Blast EXR5 Doors
Our Air Blast EXR5 doors represent the pinnacle of explosion resistance, certified to EXR5 class with RC6 burglar resistance and capable of withstanding a 7 bar explosion pressure on both sides. Tested and certified by the Military Institute of Armament Technology.
EXR5
RC6
C2
CE certified
Internally reinforced
Anti-corrosion coating
C4, C5 Class locks
Sound insulation
Resistance to wind load