Make Ceramic Ballistic Plates

A number of different successful ballistic armor designs have been done with ceramic plates installed.

Make ceramic ballistic plates.

The disadvantage of ceramic is that it s relatively more expensive compared to steel. As such trauma plates supplement the ballistic protection of the section of the vest. The ballistic plate is only 169. Make offer 2pcs level iii stand alone body armor ballistic plates 10x12 4 6 lbs ceramic al2o3 ceramics with uhmwpe hard body armor plates level 3 stand alone 10 x12 139 99.

Hard or soft armor plates are anti ballistic panels usually fitted into plate carriers and some bullet proof vests or tactical vests they come in variable levels of protection such as nij level iii or iiia allowing you to tailor your tactical gear collection based on your needs. Ceramic body armor is usually backed by metal plates and may come with or without a composite layer in between. By using porcelain tile. That is why we provide the lightweight protection of a ceramic plate for the price of a heavy steel plate.

Browse by threat level plate weight thickness material cut dimensions and style. The big problem is usually dealing with the weight. Shop ballistic plates level 4 ballistic plates level 3 ballistic plates level 3a and many more at security pro usa. Law enforcement officers are required to wear body armor under their uniforms while they are on duty.

Bulletsafe strives to make great protection available for everyone. In this video i show you the complete process i use to make a curved ballistic plate insert that could be used in a plate carrier. Security pro usa also carries a number of prepared body armor kits for any situation. Three quarter inch thick ceramic plates over level iiia soft body armor is considered effective for level iii armor against rifles.

The bulletsafe ballistic plate fits securely in the pocket of the bulletsafe bullet proof vest. Compared to ceramic armor steel body plates offer more resistance and protection. Ballistic plates speed plates. The ballistic plate comes in one size.

Not sure which armor plates are right for you. When preparing for your patrol shift making sure you have the appropriate amount of body armor is imperative. A trauma plate also known as a ballistic plate or ballistic panel is a protective plate that is an add on component or insert to a ballistic vest. Proper ballistic plates are made from boron carbide a ceramic which rates a level 9 on the hoh s hardness scale.