Do ceramic plates Spall?
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Do ceramic plates Spall?
“Ceramic plates spall” is a claim that many of us have heard in recent months; you may have even seen the video made by AR500 Armor with the ring of balloons showcasing ceramic plates “spalling.” This claim is untrue.
How fragile are ceramic armor plates?
Although they can withstand the impact from a high velocity round, ceramic protection plates are breakable, and can be easily damaged or even shatter if dropped. Just a small chip or hairline crack invisible to the naked eye can affect the plate’s integrity and its ability to stop incoming rounds.
How long does ceramic body armor last?
BODY ARMOR HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE If you didn’t know, body armor has a shelf-life, and in the case of standard ceramic body armor, its life is underwhelming, especially giving the cost. While steel body armor lasts about 15-20 years before you need to replace it, standard ceramic body armor only last 5-7 years.
What is spall armor?
Spall Armor is made up of multiple layers of ballistics material on the front of the sleeve which is sealed to reduce air/water exposure. Please remember nothing will stop all spall/ricochet (NOT to be used by themselves for protection)
What is anti spall coating made of?
Made in the U.S.A. While it does not contain ballistic properties on its own, when used in conjunction with steel body armor plates, it provides an unprecedented level of protection from spall. It is comprised of a special blend of Kevlar that is designed specifically to capture spall or ricochet.
Do ceramic plates need trauma pads?
Trauma Pads are a Must Have for Plate Carriers 25” inches thick. If you’re currently running hard armor in your carrier such as AR500/AR550 steel or even ceramic plates, you’re doing yourself a big disservice if you’re not using trauma pads.
Is Kevlar a ceramic?
The latest super strong materials to be considered are ceramics. Ceramics are known to be some of the of the hardest materials, and unlike materials such as Kevlar (which uses its fibers to “catch” the bullet), ceramics break the bullet. The strongest and lightest ceramic is boron carbide.
Does body armor need to be refrigerated?
Body Armour should be stored at room temperature. We recommend keeping it refrigerated, that way it is nice and chilled when consuming. Please do not freeze the product or expose it to prolonged sunlight and heat. Body Armour has a shelf life of 18 months.