The market is driven by increasing unrest among countries, crossborder disputes, and terrorist activities, which creates the need for advanced protection. Exporting to the adobe pdf format lets you read our content offline. Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor. Pros and cons of ar500 armor and ceramic sapi esapi plates. Bulletproofme body armor level iv 4 standalone ceramic. Materials research overview karl kappra materials research campaign lead william benard. Ceradyne provides both standalone ceramic armor and ceramic armor plates that are fitted into vests made of. A study of material properties and relevant microstructure. Pdf the increasing capability of modern antiarmor threats and the. Ceramic body armor plates because technology is constantly advancing to create better body armor, composite ceramic body armor plates are more expensive than steel plates, even though.
The extremely cyclical demand for body armor has made it difficult for companies to invest in the research and development efforts necessary to advance armor technology. Ceramic armor technology offers significant advantages for meeting future protection requirement. Boron suboxide ceramic armor synowczynskidunn, jennifer ms. Engineering command to provide ceramic armor for comparative testing and. When high protection levels in lightweight designs are required, 3m lightweight body armor plates offer a versatile solution that can be designed to meet specific customer requirements. Sepcial operations command over the next five years. Ceradyne is a vertically integrated manufacturer of lightweight, ceramic composite armor systems for personnel, vehicle, watercraft, helicopter and aircraft applications. It is widely known as maker and supplier of defenserelated equipment, and has been supplying the u. Battle steels ceramic sic pe composite ballistic armor plates are tested under nij0101. These plates are inserted into vests and other protective gear and used by military personnel and security forces as body armor. However, in composite systems such as ceramicpolymer composites ceramic has largely replaced the steels previously used for personnel and vehicle protection. When reading about modern body armor one often hears about small arms protective inserts sapi or enhanced sapi esapi ceramic plate inserts.
Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor systems kmw kmw. Sapis are ceramic plates designed to withstand and absorb ballistic impact. While these inserts are more fragile than past generations of inserts, they offer a significant improvement. When ceramic powerhouses collaborate how the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation.
Ceramic enhanced combat helmets and personal armor. Ceradyne was recently awarded a contract for their enhanced combat helmet for use by the us army and marine corps. Level iv spartan armor level iv body armor offers the highest level of protection available. Modern ceramic composites have largely replaced steel as the non. Ballistic plates include products such as ballistic ceramic plate level 4 stand alone, level iv armor plates and others offer a variety of options for your varying needs. In december 2007, ceradyne s lightweight armor was approved by the army for use on military vehicles.
A lightweight armor hardface component with elastomer encapsulation and lateral confinement to effectively improve multihit performance. Defense protection systems from ceradyne have you covered with advanced armor systems and ballistic. This new helmet, the 3m defender ultra light weight ballistic bump helmet caught my eye but i was not allowed to photograph it. Vertically integrated manufacturing facilities produce advanced technical ceramic solutions for the most demanding applications in automotiveengine, industrial wear, medical, electronic and defense industries. Plans for the transformation of the military, all over the world and emphasis on soldier survivability are fundamental issues motivating the progress of the business. Ballistic performance enhanced by superior bonding of thermoplastic composite materials in conjunction with alumina ceramic panel construction. Government for two separate small arms protective insert sapi armor plate orders placed under foreign military sales fms contract for the government of afghanistan. So on its own it offers very little ballistic protection. Stay on top of developments with the us militarys quest to improve body armor and developments with ceramic small arms protective inserts sapi plates, when you subscribe to dii. Crdn stock price today ceradyne technical analysis, quote.
The global ceramic armor market size was valued at usd 1. How the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation pdf, 1. The companys esapi and xsapi ceramic plates are used in armor worn by u. To ensure that advanced ceramic materials offer the highest performance with the lightest weight solution, ceradyne utilizes an inhouse ballistics range to test materials and body armor designs against a wide array of ball and armor piercing threats that range from 5. When ceramic powerhouses collaborate how the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation by april gocha i t is not unusual to hear about advancements in the. It is now also used in the improved outer tactical vest as well as the modular tactical vest, in addition to commercially available plate carriers. Ceradyne inc original assignee ceradyne inc priority date the priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Ceradynes silicon carbide and boron carbide ceramic property. Ballistic plates, hard hitting multi hit ballistic armor plates, level iii, level iv, front, back and side plates available from protech, max pro police, ceradyne and others. Electronic pdf the global ceramic armor market size is estimated to reach usd 3. The plate is manufactured utilizing advanced thermoplastic composite tpc ballistic materials in conjunction with a preshaped alumina ceramic panel. Sep 22, 2008 ceradyne, the world leader in advanced technical ceramics and body armor designed the ceramic armor used for the bat suit in both the dark knight and batman begins. In september 16, 2007 the company was selling 25,000 sets of armor a month to the pentagon. Military vehicles have traditionally been manufac tured from high strength armor plate steel.
Ceradyne incorporated of costa mesa, ca develops and produces a wide range of. The plates reportedly are designed to meet stringent performance requirements outlined by the u. Constraints on modeling before proceeding, it is useful to describe constraints that are imposed on a model if the. Ceramic is brittle, which makes it sensitive to shock. Composite armor systems based on these materials o er highest protection in combination with significant reduction in weight. Ceramic armor for ballistic protection of personnel. Certain grades of ammunition cause more damage to composite ceramic body armor than steel body armor plates, but certain rounds, such as ar15 rounds, can penetrate steel armor easier than ceramic body armor. Ceradyne is offering large ceramic plates 12 x 17 inch offering multihit protection capability against 5. Crdn stock price today ceradyne technical analysis. Late last year 3m purchased armor producer ceradyne. Enabling hybridized manufacturing process for lightweight. Ceramic armor is armor used by armored vehicles and in personal armor for its attenuative properties.
Us20040118271a1 lightweight ceramic armor with improved. Devices lhc armor must be sri nerurill sound and as lighivseighr possible eradync. Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor systems. Jun 01, 2003 despite the recent spike in orders, particularly for body armor, manufacturing ceramic armor continues to be a challenging business. Over time the geometries have become more complex, and as a result, precut ceramic panels in 3m boron carbide and 3m sintered silicon carbide are playing a more and more important role in todays designs. Personal body armor for threat level iv nij 2005 interim requirements plate construction. Ceramic armor technology offers significant advantages for meeting. When you need rifle plates without a soft body armor vest underneath, you need a standalone rifle plate. The creation of cylinderical channels in tapecast materials is a standard industry. This chemical bond between ceramic and composite substrate andor between the individual polymer layers is of key significance for the performance of the entire system. Pdf an overview of ceramic armor applications researchgate. A wholly owned subsidiary of 3m since 2012, ceradyne continues to lead the industry in the development and production of advanced ceramic systems and components. The companys esapi and xsapi ceramic plates are used in armor.
Oct 01, 2012 founded in 1967, ceradyne has diversified its product lines to capture opportunities created by the growing demand for better materials performance. Enabling hybridized manufacturing process for lightweight body armor u. This plate can be formed to a variety of sizes and shapes by cutting the elastomer along the gap between ceramic. There havent been any injuries or deaths due to the defective armor plates, according to kenneth mcgraw, spokesman for the special operations command. Ceramics provide projectile resistance through their high hardness and compressive strength and are often used in applications where weight is a limiting factor due to their lightweight nature relative to metals commonly used in armors. The preferred embodiment is an integrated package consisting of a large elastomer plate, which contains confined, shock isolated ceramic tiles. Lightweight ceramic armor with improved blunt trauma protection publications 1. Pdf the increasing capability of modern antiarmor threats and the need to. Personal body armor ballistic chest and back plates. Processing techniques and available classes of armor ceramics.
However, the most consistent request from both program managers and user. Feb 17, 2010 ceradyne argues that the armys setaside decision was unreasonable. After several thousand holes, manual operation becomes an onerous task. It is now also used in the improved outer tactical vest as well as the modular tactical vest. Ceradyne receives large ceramic hard armor orders from special operations command. Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, energy, automotivediesel and commercial applications. Military modernization programs across the globe and focus on soldier survivability are key factors driving industry growth. Designed to provide an economical nij threat level iv standalone protection solution, maxpro dbaiv body armor combines. Hb80 happens to be the only material that passed stringent ech testing and is currently used in vehicle armor applications. When ceramic powerhouses collaborate how the 3m ceradyne merger drives innovation. Ballistic plates, hard hitting multi hit ballistic armor.
Whether you find yourself on the front lines, are a gun enthusiast, or a law enforcement officer, we at spartan armor systems believe that safety is of the utmost importance. The areas investigated were selected jointly by the participating organizations with significant input from the ceramic armor community through a ceramic armor working group cawg that included over 20 industrial organizations. Spartan armor systems carries compositeceramic body armor plates that are nij certified and are available in nij. Powder production, ceramics fabrication, armor fabrication, system integration, and ballistic evaluation. Maxpro dbaiv body armor is a highperformance, nij level iv certified, 10 x 12 ceramic plate for use as a front or back. Ceramic armor used for batmans suit ceradyne youtube. In december 2007, ceradynes lightweight armor was approved by the army for use on military vehicles. The small arms protective insert sapi is a ceramic trauma plate used by the united states armed forces. Government for two separate small arms protective insert sapi armor plate orders placed under foreign military sales fms contract for. One of the key ingredients to the success of their design was dsms dyneema hb80 unidirectional ud composite. Officials of the special operations command said a glitch was found in the lamination of ceramic and steel portions in roughly 5% of the armor plates from ceradyne. Advanced metals and ceramics for armor and antiarmor.
Pros and cons of ar500 armor and ceramic sapi esapi plates first off, id like to introduce myself, as im still new to the m4 carbine forums. Ceradyne awarded contract for 177,000 body armor plates. It was first used in the interceptor body armor, a ballistic vest. Founded in 1967, ceradyne has diversified its product lines to capture opportunities created by the growing demand for better materials performance. For over 50 years, ceradyne has been a trusted name in nuclear power, oil and gas, solar energy, automotive, defense and other highly technical industries. They are produced by ceradyne, bae systems, and armorworks enterprises. Ceramic body armor plates because technology is constantly advancing to create better body armor, composite ceramic body armor plates are more expensive than steel plates, even though they have very similar protection attributes. In addition, spall protection is applied on the front side of the ceramic glass fibre laminates are preferably used for this purpose. Ceradyne argues that the armys setaside decision was unreasonable. The ceramic armor was lighter than regular steel plate armor facilitating greater mobility. Ceradyne, the world leader in advanced technical ceramics and body armor designed the ceramic armor used for the bat suit in both the dark knight and batman begins.
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