Bulletproof Vest
Polyester or nylon carrier with front and back pockets for armor plates
Specifications
Bulletproof Steel Sheet
Bulletproof Plate in Steel Ceramic and UHMWPE
Rigid ballistic insert supplied in steel ceramic or UHMWPE at 0-25mm thickness
A bulletproof plate is a rigid panel inserted into a tactical vest or carrier to give ballistic protection against bullets and shrapnel. It is specified by armor assemblers, police and defense buyers and tactical equipment distributors who need a defined protection level rather than a generic panel. The plate is made in steel, ceramic or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene at a stated thickness of 0-25mm, so the buyer can trade weight against level instead of accepting one fixed build. Choosing the material and the level at order stage removes the usual problem of a plate that fits the carrier but does not meet the threat the end user actually faces.
- Product Name — Bulletproof Plate
- Also Known As — Armor plate ballistic plate UHMW-PE armor plate ceramic armor plate
- Material — Steel ceramic or UHMWPE
- Thickness — 0-25mm
- Size — Customized size
Why It Is Specified
Key Benefits of Bulletproof Plate
Three Material Routes to the Same Level
Steel, ceramic and UHMWPE builds are all available. Where weight on the wearer matters more than cost, the material can be changed without changing the protection level.
Thickness Stated as 0 to 25mm
The supplied thickness range is 0-25mm. That gives room for both thin handgun rated panels and thicker rifle rated builds under one purchase specification.
Protection Levels Named on the Order
Levels run from NIJ IIIA through NIJ III to NIJ IV, with FB4+ to FB7, STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6 also available. The level is written into the order rather than assumed.
Hard Armor and Soft Armor Quoted Together
Hard ceramic or steel alloy plates cover rifle threats while flexible soft panels cover handgun threats. Both can be quoted so a carrier can be built with the right combination.
Surface Finished for the Carrier
Plates are supplied with a fabric or polyurea coated surface. That protects the ballistic core from knocks in the pocket and from moisture in service.
Test Report With Each Order
A test report accompanies the plate so the buyer has evidence of the level supplied for the tender or for the issuing authority.
Problems It Solves
What This Material Removes From Your Process
Weight That the Wearer Will Not Carry
A steel plate at the level required can be heavier than the user will tolerate on a long shift. The same level can be offered in ceramic or UHMWPE so the plate stays in the carrier instead of in the locker.
Plates That Do Not Match the Carrier Pocket
Buying inserts and carriers separately often produces a plate that will not sit in the pocket. Size is made to your order so the insert is cut to the carrier you already use.
Level Claimed but Not Documented
Without paperwork the level is only a sales claim. A test report is issued with the order so the supplied level is on record.
Single Build Forced on Mixed Duties
One plate specification rarely suits every role in a unit. Material, thickness and level can be varied line by line within the same order.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Used
Plate Carrier and Vest Assembly
Armor assemblers buying inserts to fit their own carriers, sized to the pocket and to the coverage they specify.
Police and Security Refit Programs
Replacing time expired plates across an existing fleet of carriers without replacing the carriers themselves.
Defense Tender Supply
Batch supply against a written level such as NIJ IV or STANAG 4569 Level 1 with documentation attached.
Tactical Dealer Stock
Distributors holding a spread of levels and materials so a customer can be matched from stock.
Vehicle and Fixed Position Panels
Rigid panels used behind seats, in door cards or in fixed guard positions where a hard insert is fitted rather than worn.
Who It Is For
Buyers Who Specify This Product
- Armor assemblers buying inserts sized to the plate pockets in their own carriers
- Police equipment officers replacing plates across an existing carrier fleet
- Defense tender buyers who must supply against a named protection level
- Tactical equipment distributors stocking a spread of materials and levels
- Vehicle armoring workshops fitting rigid panels into seats doors and bulkheads
- Export traders shipping protective equipment to Southeast Asia 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 | Bulletproof Plate |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Armor plate ballistic plate UHMW-PE armor plate ceramic armor plate |
| Material | Steel ceramic or UHMWPE |
| Thickness | 0-25mm |
| Size | Customized size |
| Application | Bulletproof vest |
| 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 |
| Cuts | SAPI ESAPI Swimmer Shooter |
| Curve | Single curve or multi curve |
| Place of Origin | China |
| Certificate | Test report |
| Sample | Available |
Technical Features
- Materials steel ceramic or ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE
- Thickness supplied in the 0-25mm range
- Protection levels NIJ IIIA NIJ III and NIJ IV
- Also available to FB4+ FB5 FB6 FB7 STANAG 4569 Level 1 Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6
- Hard armor and soft armor constructions
- Cuts SAPI ESAPI Swimmer and Shooter
- Single curve or multi curve profile
- Surface finished in fabric or polyurea coating
- Protection level quoted as NIJ IIIA NIJ III or NIJ IV as ordered
- Protection level quoted as FB4+ FB5 FB6 and FB7 ratings available on request
- Protection level quoted as STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6 also quoted
Materials
- Steel alloy for hard armor builds
- Ceramic including boron carbide silicon carbide and aluminum oxide, usually with a backing
- Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE for lighter builds
- Fabric or polyurea coating applied to the finished plate surface
Certification
- Test report supplied with each order
Manufacturing
How It Is Made and Processed
Confirming material level cut curve and pocket size with the buyer
Preparing the ballistic core in steel ceramic or UHMWPE
Bonding the ceramic strike face to its backing where a ceramic build is ordered
Forming the single curve or multi curve profile
Trimming to the SAPI ESAPI Swimmer or Shooter cut
Applying the fabric or polyurea surface coating
Testing the finished plate and issuing the test report
Marking and packing for export
Quality Control
Checks Before It Ships
- Test report issued against the ordered protection level
- Thickness checked within the 0-25mm supplied range
- Plate outline checked against the ordered cut and pocket size
- Curve profile checked on a template before coating
- Surface coating inspected for coverage and edge sealing
- Carton count and marking verified before loading
Customization
What We Can Change on Your Order
- Material chosen as steel ceramic or UHMWPE
- Protection level named on the order from the available list
- Thickness set within the 0-25mm range
- Cut chosen from the SAPI ESAPI Swimmer and Shooter range
- Single curve or multi curve profile
- Surface finished in fabric or polyurea coating
Comparison
Bulletproof Plate Against the Alternatives
| Steel plate versus ceramic plate | Steel is the simpler and more robust build while ceramic works by shattering and deforming the projectile, which usually gives a lighter panel at rifle levels. |
|---|---|
| Ceramic plate versus UHMWPE plate | Ceramic is normally used with a backing and suits higher rifle levels, while UHMWPE gives the lightest build in the range for the wearer. |
| Soft armor panel | Soft panels are flexible and typically aimed at handgun threats. A rigid plate is what is fitted when rifle level protection is specified. |
Use Guide
Specifying Handling and Welding Notes
- Name the protection level on the purchase order rather than describing the threat in words
- Give the plate pocket dimensions of your carrier so the insert is cut to fit
- Choose multi curve where the plate is worn for long periods and single curve where cost is the driver
- Keep the coated surface intact and replace a plate whose coating or edge sealing has been damaged
- Store plates flat and supported rather than stacked on edge or dropped into a bin
- Keep the test report with the issue record so the level supplied stays traceable
Questions Buyers Ask
Bulletproof Plate FAQ
What thickness do the plates come in?
Thickness is supplied in the 0-25mm range. The actual thickness depends on the material and the protection level you order.
Which protection levels can you supply?
Levels include NIJ IIIA, NIJ III and NIJ IV, plus FB4+, FB5, FB6, FB7, STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 and GA-3 to GA-6. State the level on the order and it is built and tested to it.
Should we take steel ceramic or UHMWPE?
Steel is the most robust and usually the heaviest. Ceramic is the common route for rifle levels and normally uses a backing, while UHMWPE gives the lightest panel for the wearer.
Can you cut the plate to fit our existing carriers?
Yes. Size is customized, so send the pocket dimensions and the cut you want and the plate is made to that outline.
What surface finish is used?
The plate is finished with a fabric cover or a polyurea coating, which protects the ballistic core from knocks and moisture in the pocket.
Do you provide test documentation?
A test report is supplied with the order. Ask for it at quotation stage if it has to accompany a tender submission.
Are samples available before a batch order?
Samples are available. Confirm material, level, cut and size and we will advise what can be released for evaluation.
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