Bulletproof Vest
Polyester or nylon carrier with front and back pockets for armor plates
Specifications
Bulletproof Steel Sheet
Body Armor Plate in Standard Torso Sizes
Torso plates in 10 by 12 6 by 8 and 11 by 14 inch sizes for standard carriers
A body armor plate is a rigid panel worn in a plate carrier in front of the vital organs to stop projectiles by shattering or deforming them and dispersing their energy. Quartermasters, equipment stores and armor assemblers order it when they need inserts that drop straight into carriers already in service. It is made in three regular sizes, 10 by 12 inch at 250 x 300mm, 6 by 8 inch at 150 x 200mm and 11 by 14 inch at 275 x 350mm, with thickness held inside the 0-25mm range. Working from named sizes removes the measuring and re-cutting that slows down a fleet wide plate replacement.
- Product Name — Body Armor Plate
- Also Known As — Bulletproof plate ballistic plate UHMW-PE armor plate ceramic armor plate
- Size — 10 by 12 inch 250 x 300mm, 6 by 8 inch 150 x 200mm, 11 by 14 inch 275 x 350mm
- Thickness — 0-25mm
- Material — Steel ceramic or UHMWPE
Why It Is Specified
Key Benefits of Body Armor Plate
Three Regular Torso Sizes Held to One List
Plates are supplied at 250 x 300mm, 150 x 200mm and 275 x 350mm. A store can order front, back and side inserts against a single size list rather than a drawing per item.
Sizes That Match Common Carrier Pockets
The 10 by 12 inch size is the usual main pocket dimension and the 6 by 8 inch size suits side and smaller pockets. Inserts go straight into carriers that are already issued.
Coverage Judged Against the Torso
A plate should span roughly nipple to nipple and reach a few inches above the navel. The three sizes let coverage be set against build without a custom cut for every wearer.
Thickness Inside the 0 to 25mm Range
Supplied thickness stays within 0-25mm so the plate fits the depth a carrier pocket allows. Material and level decide where inside that range a given plate lands.
Levels Named on the Purchase Order
Plates are built to NIJ IIIA, NIJ III or NIJ IV, or to FB4+ through FB7, STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 or GA-3 to GA-6. The level is written down rather than described.
Test Report Issued With the Batch
Each batch ships with a test report, which keeps the store record and the delivered goods in agreement.
Problems It Solves
What This Material Removes From Your Process
Custom Cutting for Every Order
Measuring and re-cutting each insert slows a replacement program down. Three named sizes let a store buy by part number instead of by drawing.
Inserts That Do Not Drop Into the Pocket
Plates bought without a stated size often sit proud of the pocket or rattle in it. The 10 by 12, 6 by 8 and 11 by 14 inch sizes are the dimensions common carriers are cut for.
Coverage Guessed Rather Than Specified
Without a coverage rule the plate is either too small to protect the vital organs or too large to move in. Sizing to the torso span settles that at order stage.
Stock Held in Too Many Variants
A distributor cannot stock every dimension. Three sizes across the available levels cover most requests without an unmanageable inventory.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Used
Fleet Wide Plate Replacement
Replacing expired inserts across an existing stock of carriers using the three standard sizes instead of individual measurements.
Front Back and Side Insert Sets
Ordering 250 x 300mm panels for the main pockets and 150 x 200mm panels for side and smaller pockets in the same shipment.
Larger Coverage for Bigger Builds
The 275 x 350mm size used where a wearer needs more torso coverage than the standard main pocket size gives.
Dealer Stock Holding
Distributors keeping the three sizes on the shelf so a customer can be served from stock rather than a production run.
Tender and Government Supply
Batch supply against a specification that names size, thickness range and protection level with documentation attached.
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify This Product
- Quartermasters replacing inserts across a stock of issued plate carriers
- Armor assemblers buying 250 x 300mm main plates and 150 x 200mm side plates as a set
- Police and security equipment stores ordering against a fixed size and level list
- Tactical dealers holding the three regular sizes for over the counter supply
- Government tender buyers who must state size thickness and level in the specification
- Export buyers consolidating armor shipments for South America and Africa
Technical Data
Specifications and Technical Features
Values below come from the product data published by Shandong Tianyu Metal Products. Confirm the exact grade and size against your order.
| Product Name | Body Armor Plate |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Bulletproof plate ballistic plate UHMW-PE armor plate ceramic armor plate |
| Size | 10 by 12 inch 250 x 300mm, 6 by 8 inch 150 x 200mm, 11 by 14 inch 275 x 350mm |
| Thickness | 0-25mm |
| Material | Steel ceramic or UHMWPE |
| Application | Bulletproof vest |
| Cuts | SAPI ESAPI Swimmer Shooter |
| Curve | Single curve or multi curve |
| Surface | Fabric or polyurea coating |
| Protection Level | FB4+ FB5 FB6 FB7 NIJ IIIA NIJ III NIJ IV STANAG 4569 Level 1 Level 2 GA-3 GA-4 GA-5 GA-6 |
| Place of Origin | China |
| Certificate | Test report |
| Sample | Available |
Technical Features
- Sizes 10 by 12 inch at 250 x 300mm 6 by 8 inch at 150 x 200mm and 11 by 14 inch at 275 x 350mm
- Thickness supplied in the 0-25mm range
- Core material in steel ceramic or UHMWPE polyethylene
- Cuts SAPI ESAPI Swimmer and Shooter
- Single curve or multi curve profile
- Rated to NIJ IIIA NIJ III or NIJ IV per size line
- FB4+ to FB7 STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6 on request
- Polyurea coated or fabric covered finish over the core
- Protection level quoted as Plates built to NIJ IIIA NIJ III or NIJ IV per size line
- Protection level quoted as FB4+ FB5 FB6 and FB7 ratings offered across the three sizes
- Protection level quoted as STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 through GA-6 on request
Materials
- Backed ceramic strike face for the hard armor sizes
- Steel alloy panels where a robust insert is wanted
- Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE for lighter inserts
- Outer fabric cover or polyurea coat applied after edge sealing
Certification
- Test report issued for each production batch
Manufacturing
How It Is Made and Processed
Confirming the size from 250 x 300mm 150 x 200mm or 275 x 350mm with the buyer
Preparing the ceramic steel or UHMWPE core
Pressing the single curve or multi curve profile
Trimming to the ordered SAPI ESAPI Swimmer or Shooter cut
Edge sealing and applying the fabric or polyurea surface
Batch testing and release of the accompanying report
Marking by size and level then packing for export
Quality Control
Checks Before It Ships
- Finished plate measured against the ordered 250 x 300mm 150 x 200mm or 275 x 350mm size
- Plate depth measured against the 0-25mm range before coating
- Test report issued for the batch against the ordered level
- Curve and cut checked on a template before coating
- Coating coverage and edge sealing inspected on each plate
- Size and level markings cross checked with the packing list
Customization
What We Can Change on Your Order
- Size chosen from 250 x 300mm 150 x 200mm or 275 x 350mm
- Other sizes cut to your carrier pocket on request
- Core built in steel ceramic or UHMWPE
- Protection level stated per size line
- Cut and curve specified as SAPI ESAPI Swimmer or Shooter and single or multi curve
- Fabric or polyurea surface finish
Comparison
Body Armor Plate Against the Alternatives
| Plates cut individually to a drawing | A drawing per order adds a step before every production run. The three regular sizes let repeat purchases go straight into production. |
|---|---|
| Soft armor panel of the same coverage | A soft panel is flexible and normally aimed at handgun threats, while these rigid plates are the route to rifle level protection in the same torso footprint. |
| Oversized single size supply | Issuing one large size to everyone restricts smaller wearers. The 6 by 8 inch and 10 by 12 inch options let coverage follow build and pocket. |
Use Guide
Specifying Handling and Welding Notes
- Check the carrier pocket before ordering and match it to 250 x 300mm 150 x 200mm or 275 x 350mm
- Size coverage across the chest and down to a few inches above the navel for the wearer
- Order 150 x 200mm plates for side pockets and keep the larger sizes for the front and back
- Confirm the level for each size line so mixed level batches are not created by accident
- Withdraw any plate whose coating or edge sealing has been cut or crushed in handling
- Store plates flat and marked by size and level so the store issues the right insert
Questions Buyers Ask
Body Armor Plate FAQ
What sizes do you supply as standard?
Three sizes: 10 by 12 inch at 250 x 300mm, 6 by 8 inch at 150 x 200mm and 11 by 14 inch at 275 x 350mm.
Can you make a size outside those three?
Yes. Size is customized, so send the carrier pocket dimensions and the outline you need and the plate is cut to it.
How thick are these plates?
Thickness is supplied inside the 0-25mm range. Where a plate lands in that range depends on the material and the protection level ordered.
Which size should go in the side pockets?
The 6 by 8 inch plate at 150 x 200mm is the usual side and smaller pocket size, with 250 x 300mm or 275 x 350mm in the front and back pockets.
What levels are available for these sizes?
NIJ IIIA, NIJ III and NIJ IV, plus FB4+ to FB7, STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6. State the level per size line on the order.
Is a test report included?
A test report is issued with each batch and ships with the goods.
Can we order one plate of each size as a sample?
Samples are available. Confirm the material, level, cut and which of the three sizes you want to evaluate.
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