Armor / Ballistic Protection Silicon Carbide and Silicon Carbide Ceramics
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: Armor / Ballistic Protection; MIL-STD Body Armor, Vehicle and Aircraft Panels
- Thermal Conductivity: 20
- Shape / Form: Custom Shape
- CTE: 4.4
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: Spout; Tile; Custom Shape
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: Armor / Ballistic Protection; MIL-STD Body Armor, Vehicle and Aircraft Panels
- Compressive Strength: 123281
- Shape / Form: Tile; Custom Shape
- Modulus of Elasticity: 4.35E7 to 5.51E7
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
- Thermal Conductivity: 150
- Composition: Direct-Sintered Silicon Carbide
- MOR / Flexural Strength: 69618
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
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
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
from CoorsTek
Silicon Carbides (SiC) exhibit characteristically high hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and strength — even at high temperatures. CoorsTek has engineered a variety of silicon carbide processes and compositions which deliver properties and features optimized for specific... [See More]
- Applications: Armor / Ballistic Protection; Etch rings
- Thermal Conductivity: 95 to 130
- Composition: Hot Pressed Silicon Carbide (SiC)
- CTE: 4.5