Armor / Ballistic Protection Carbides and Carbide Materials (hardmetals)
from CoorsTek
CoorsTek manufactures lightweight, superior ballistic performance ceramic components for armor integration. Each product is made of next-generation materials, shapes, and sizes for use in body, ground vehicle, aircraft, and marine applications to protect the soldiers of today and tomorrow. CoorsTek... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Composition or ASTM/EN Cement Type : Reaction-Bonded Boron Carbide
- Carbide Type: Boron Carbide
- Thermal Conductivity: 50
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Proven Performance in Demanding Applications. For nearly 50 years, Saint-Gobain has led the way in the development of high-performance materials for ceramic armor systems. From the first ceramic body armor system for U.S. troops in Vietnam to the modern body armor systems, Saint-Gobain is committed... [See More]
- Applications: MIL-STD Body Armor, Vehicle and Aircraft Panels; Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- Carbide Type: Silicon Carbide
- Thermal Conductivity: 20
from CoorsTek
CoorsTek provides some of the lightest armor components by developing specialty materials and processes for superior ballistic performance with minimal weight. Our lightweight technical ceramic tiles employ tight-tolerance manufacturing standards, high-purity formulations, and controlled... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Carbide Type: Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Hexoloy® silicon carbide is one of the hardest high-performance materials available. Hexoloy sintered alpha silicon carbide will outperform other commercially available ceramics or metal alloys, including superalloys. Hexoloy silicon carbide is ideal for applications such as nozzles, pump and... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape; Tile; Spout
- Carbide Type: Silicon Carbide
from CoorsTek
CoorsTek supplies custom ceramic armor components for use in vehicle protection systems. Our lightweight materials help to increase efficiency while meeting or exceeding the performance of traditional steel-based systems. Advanced Ceramic Vehicle Tiles. Exceptionally well-suited for vehicular... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Carbide Type: Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
from Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories
Defense & Security. When lives are at stake, insist on the world's best ceramic armor protection. Advanced silicon carbide (SiC) materials pioneered by Saint-Gobain have protected military, law enforcement and security professionals for more than 40 years. Saint-Gobain provided the very first... [See More]
- Applications: MIL-STD Body Armor, Vehicle and Aircraft Panels; Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape; Tile
- Carbide Type: Silicon Carbide
- Compressive Strength: 123281
from CoorsTek
NEXT-GENERATION CERAMIC TORSO PLATES. For over three decades, CoorsTek has worked with top armor integrators to develop the next-generation of advanced ceramic body armor components. Superior Protection Using Next-Generation Ceramic Torso Plates. CoorsTek offers lightweight, superior-quality torso... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection
- Carbide Type: Boron Carbide; Silicon Carbide
from CoorsTek
Boron carbide (B4C) is one of the world's hardest manufactured materials. Its strong chemical bonds and hard surface minimize wear in rigorous environments. Boron carbides are often used in ballistic armor, taking advantage of exceptional hardness and low density. The hardness provides excellent... [See More]
- Applications: Semiconductor heaters; Armor / Ballistic Protection; Electronics or semiconductors
- Composition or ASTM/EN Cement Type : Pressure Assisted Densified (PAD) Boron Carbide
- Carbide Type: Boron Carbide
- Max Use Temperature: 2000