The small arms protective insert sapi is a ceramic trauma plate used by the united states armed forces. The ceramic armor was lighter than regular steel plate armor facilitating greater mobility. One of the key ingredients to the success of their design was dsms dyneema hb80 unidirectional ud composite. Devices lhc armor must be sri nerurill sound and as lighivseighr possible eradync. Us20040118271a1 lightweight ceramic armor with improved. Crdn stock price today ceradyne technical analysis, quote. 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.
Personal body armor for threat level iv nij 2005 interim requirements plate construction. In september 16, 2007 the company was selling 25,000 sets of armor a month to the pentagon. So on its own it offers very little ballistic protection. However, in composite systems such as ceramicpolymer composites ceramic has largely replaced the steels previously used for personnel and vehicle protection. Ceradyne incorporated of costa mesa, ca develops and produces a wide range of. These plates are inserted into vests and other protective gear and used by military personnel and security forces as body armor. Designed to provide an economical nij threat level iv standalone protection solution, maxpro dbaiv body armor combines.
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. It was first used in the interceptor body armor, a ballistic vest. It is widely known as maker and supplier of defenserelated equipment, and has been supplying the u. The plate is manufactured utilizing advanced thermoplastic composite tpc ballistic materials in conjunction with a preshaped alumina ceramic panel. The global ceramic armor market size was valued at usd 1. 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. Pdf the increasing capability of modern antiarmor threats and the need to. Ceradyne is a vertically integrated manufacturer of lightweight, ceramic composite armor systems for personnel, vehicle, watercraft, helicopter and aircraft applications. Pdf the increasing capability of modern antiarmor threats and the. Processing techniques and available classes of armor ceramics. Ceradyne receives large ceramic hard armor orders from special operations command. Late last year 3m purchased armor producer ceradyne.
Ceradyne argues that the armys setaside decision was unreasonable. Constraints on modeling before proceeding, it is useful to describe constraints that are imposed on a model if the. A study of material properties and relevant microstructure. Feb 17, 2010 ceradyne argues that the armys setaside decision was unreasonable. Oct 01, 2012 founded in 1967, ceradyne has diversified its product lines to capture opportunities created by the growing demand for better materials performance. Ceramic armor technology offers significant advantages for meeting. In december 2007, ceradyne s lightweight armor was approved by the army for use on military vehicles. Spartan armor systems carries compositeceramic body armor plates that are nij certified and are available in nij. 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. Battle steels ceramic sic pe composite ballistic armor plates are tested under nij0101. Military vehicles have traditionally been manufac tured from high strength armor plate steel. Electronic pdf the global ceramic armor market size is estimated to reach usd 3. Defense protection systems from ceradyne have you covered with advanced armor systems and ballistic. 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.
Ive come here from facebook, where ive run a few discussion groups for guns gear. 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. When ceramic powerhouses collaborate how the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation. Bulletproofme body armor level iv 4 standalone ceramic. Jun 01, 2003 despite the recent spike in orders, particularly for body armor, manufacturing ceramic armor continues to be a challenging business. This new helmet, the 3m defender ultra light weight ballistic bump helmet caught my eye but i was not allowed to photograph it. Founded in 1967, ceradyne has diversified its product lines to capture opportunities created by the growing demand for better materials performance. 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 is offering large ceramic plates 12 x 17 inch offering multihit protection capability against 5. Composite armor systems based on these materials o er highest protection in combination with significant reduction in weight.
However, the most consistent request from both program managers and user. 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. Ballistic plates, hard hitting multi hit ballistic armor. 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. Modern ceramic composites have largely replaced steel as the non. Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor systems. Ceradyne awarded contract for 177,000 body armor plates. A lightweight armor hardface component with elastomer encapsulation and lateral confinement to effectively improve multihit performance. Hb80 happens to be the only material that passed stringent ech testing and is currently used in vehicle armor applications.
Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor systems kmw kmw. Recalls ceradyne armor plates orange county business. Enabling hybridized manufacturing process for lightweight. Powder production, ceramics fabrication, armor fabrication, system integration, and ballistic evaluation. Pros and cons of ar500 armor and ceramic sapi esapi plates. The companys esapi and xsapi ceramic plates are used in armor. 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. 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. Ceradynes silicon carbide and boron carbide ceramic property. It is now also used in the improved outer tactical vest as well as the modular tactical vest. Ceramic enhanced combat helmets and personal armor. Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, energy, automotivediesel and commercial applications. When ceramic powerhouses collaborate how the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation by april gocha i t is not unusual to hear about advancements in the.
The market is driven by increasing unrest among countries, crossborder disputes, and terrorist activities, which creates the need for advanced protection. There havent been any injuries or deaths due to the defective armor plates, according to kenneth mcgraw, spokesman for the special operations command. Ceramic armor technology offers significant advantages for meeting future protection requirement. Ceramic is brittle, which makes it sensitive to shock. How the 3mceradyne merger drives innovation pdf, 1. Ceradyne inc original assignee ceradyne inc priority date the priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Engineering command to provide ceramic armor for comparative testing and. Oct 04, 20 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. Personal body armor ballistic chest and back plates. 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. Ceramic armor used for batmans suit ceradyne youtube. Sepcial operations command over the next five years. 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. Exporting to the adobe pdf format lets you read our content offline.
They are produced by ceradyne, bae systems, and armorworks enterprises. 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. 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. Vertically integrated manufacturing facilities produce advanced technical ceramic solutions for the most demanding applications in automotiveengine, industrial wear, medical, electronic and defense industries. The plates reportedly are designed to meet stringent performance requirements outlined by the u. Military modernization programs across the globe and focus on soldier survivability are key factors driving industry growth. Enabling hybridized manufacturing process for lightweight body armor u. In addition, spall protection is applied on the front side of the ceramic glass fibre laminates are preferably used for this purpose. Ceramic armor is armor used by armored vehicles and in personal armor for its attenuative properties.
The preferred embodiment is an integrated package consisting of a large elastomer plate, which contains confined, shock isolated ceramic tiles. Pdf an overview of ceramic armor applications researchgate. While these inserts are more fragile than past generations of inserts, they offer a significant improvement. Sapis are ceramic plates designed to withstand and absorb ballistic impact. Boron suboxide ceramic armor synowczynskidunn, jennifer ms. In december 2007, ceradynes lightweight armor was approved by the army for use on military vehicles. Ceradyne was recently awarded a contract for their enhanced combat helmet for use by the us army and marine corps. Ballistic performance enhanced by superior bonding of thermoplastic composite materials in conjunction with alumina ceramic panel construction. The creation of cylinderical channels in tapecast materials is a standard industry. 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. Materials research overview karl kappra materials research campaign lead william benard. Government for two separate small arms protective insert sapi armor plate orders placed under foreign military sales fms contract for.
Advanced metals and ceramics for armor and antiarmor. Maxpro dbaiv body armor is a highperformance, nij level iv certified, 10 x 12 ceramic plate for use as a front or back. The companys esapi and xsapi ceramic plates are used in armor worn by u. Ceramic materials for lightweight ceramic polymer armor.
When you need rifle plates without a soft body armor vest underneath, you need a standalone rifle plate. Level iv spartan armor level iv body armor offers the highest level of protection available. Ceradyne provides both standalone ceramic armor and ceramic armor plates that are fitted into vests made of. This plate can be formed to a variety of sizes and shapes by cutting the elastomer along the gap between ceramic. Government for two separate small arms protective insert sapi armor plate orders placed under foreign military sales fms contract for the government of afghanistan. 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. After several thousand holes, manual operation becomes an onerous task. 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. 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. 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.
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