Armour Laboratory Services

Armour

Dive into the fascinating history and development of armor, tracing its origins from ancient battlefields to contemporary security forces. Our comprehensive guide sheds light on the various types of armor crafted to protect warriors and soldiers throughout the ages. Discover the materials, techniques, and innovations that have shaped armor's evolution, offering insights into both historical significance and modern applications. Whether for reenactment, collection, or educational purposes, this exploration reveals the enduring importance of armor in safeguarding lives against evolving threats.

Armour Testing and Research Services

Contract Laboratory can help you with all your Armour testing, analysis, scientific research and development, inspection, certification, engineering, failure investigation, and product development needs including:

Ballistic Testing: Evaluating the resistance of modern armor against various calibers and types of ammunition
Penetration Testing: Assessing the durability and effectiveness of armor in preventing penetration by sharp or pointed weapons
Impact Testing: Measuring the ability of armor to disperse the force of blows
reducing blunt force trauma
Wearability Testing: Evaluating the comfort
mobility
and endurance of armor during extended wear in various conditions

Type of Armour Products

Contract Laboratory can assist your company, academic institution, government agency or organization in outsourcing contract laboratories to perform testing, analysis, and product development for many Armour finished products, processes, systems, in-process materials, raw materials and components such as:

Chainmail: Interlocked metal rings providing flexible protection
prominent in Medieval Europe
Plate Armor: Rigid metal plates designed for maximum defense
iconic of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance
Shields: Varied in size and material
essential for personal defense in combat across cultures
Helmets: From simple metal caps to elaborate designs
crucial for head protection throughout history
Bulletproof Vests: Modern armor using layers of fiber or metal to absorb and disperse kinetic energy from bullets and shrapnel
Ballistic Helmets: Designed to protect against gunfire
shrapnel
and explosive blasts in modern warfare and law enforcement
Body Armor for Law Enforcement: Including stab vests and tactical gear designed for protection against a range of threats
Historical Replicas: Accurate reproductions of ancient and medieval armor for educational
reenactment
and collection purposes

Armour Test Methods and Standards

Contract Laboratory can help with testing, analysis, assays, evaluations, examinations, inspections and certifications to different Armour test methods, standards, procedures or specifications.

NIJ 0101.06 - Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor
MIL STD-662 - MILITARY STANDARD: V50 BALLISTIC TEST FOR ARMOR
MIL DTL-46100E - DETAIL SPECIFICATION: ARMOR PLATE, STEEL, WROUGHT, HIGH-HARDNESS
MIL DTL-32375 - ARMOR PLATE, ALUMINUM ALLOY, 7085, 7056, 7075, 7181, and 7099, UNWELDABLE APPLIQUE
MIL STD-662 - MILITARY STANDARD: V50 BALLISTIC TEST FOR ARMOR

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