Ballistic Steel
Ballistic steel is a type of steel designed for ballistic protection applications, used to manufacture armor plates mainly for armored vehicles and bulletproof vests.
ARMALLOY 400 BALLISTIC PLATE
Armaralloy 400 is a high-strength ballistic steel designed for applications that require excellent protection against impact and abrasion. This steel is specifically formulated to provide high durability and resistance to penetration in demanding conditions, such as those found in armor and protection applications.
- Composition: High-hardness steel alloy optimized to withstand severe impacts and abrasion.
- Properties: Superior abrasion resistance, high toughness, excellent energy absorption, and good formability for ballistic applications.
- Heat treatment: Specialized hardening to improve surface hardness and impact resistance.
- Durability: Long service life under extreme impact and wear conditions, ideal for protection applications.
- High ballistic resistance: Ideal for protection in armored vehicles, security structures, and defense systems.
- Abrasion resistance: Provides excellent durability in high-wear environments, such as military or mining equipment.
- Impact energy absorption: Absorbs and dissipates impact energy, making it an ideal choice for armor.
- Versatility: Can be used in various industrial and defense applications while maintaining excellent performance.
- Lower operating costs: Its high durability reduces the need for maintenance and frequent component replacement.
- Defense Industry: Applications: Armor for military vehicles; protective components for defense equipment; protection systems for aircraft and vessels; and armor for critical infrastructure.
- Automotive Industry (armored vehicles): Applications: Armor for civilian and military vehicles such as armored cars, security trucks, cash-in-transit vehicles, and special-operations vehicles.
- Security Industry: Applications: Ballistic linings for high-security doors and windows; armor for buildings and critical structures; and protection systems for government infrastructure.
- Mining Industry: Applications: Linings for mining equipment operating in high-wear environments; protection for drilling and crushing equipment.
- Aerospace Industry: Applications: Ballistic protection components for aircraft and helicopters, especially for defense applications.
Element | Armaralloy 400 (%) |
|---|---|
Carbon (C) | 0.28 - 0.35 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.80 - 1.20 |
Silicon (Si) | 0.60 - 0.90 |
Chromium (Cr) | 1.60 - 2.50 |
Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.04 |
Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.02 |
Vanadium (V) | 0.10 - 0.15 |
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Hardness (Brinell HB) | 400 - 500 HB |
Tensile strength | 950 - 1050 MPa |
Yield strength | 600 - 800 MPa |
Elongation (%) | 12 - 16% |
Toughness (KCV) | 10 - 20 J |
Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
5 - 50 | 1000 - 2500 | 2500 - 6000 |
50 - 100 | 1000 - 2500 | 2500 - 6000 |
100 - 200 | 1000 - 2500 | 2500 - 6000 |
Standard | Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
MIL-DTL-32332 | AR400, AR500 |
ASTM A514 | T-1, T-1A |
SAE J2328 | 400 BHN, 500 BHN |
Armaralloy 400 is a high-performance ballistic steel designed to provide protection in high-risk environments such as defense, automotive, and mining. Its excellent impact and abrasion resistance makes it an ideal choice for vehicle armor, critical infrastructure, and protective equipment. With optimized composition and superior mechanical properties, Armaralloy 400 extends component service life, reduces operating costs, and increases effectiveness in ballistic and security applications.