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UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) and ceramic armours are commonly used in personal and vehicle protection applications due to their high strength and lightweight properties.

UHMWPE is a type of thermoplastic that has extremely long chains of polyethylene molecules, which contributes to its high strength and low weight. It is commonly used in body armour, helmets, and vehicle armour due to its excellent ballistic properties.

Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), provides a great bulletproof ability on its own and increases when combined with other materials. This combination provides up to NIJ Level 4 protection.

Excellent resistance to stress and high resistant to cracking. Abrasion wear resistance. 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel. Low weight with high strength. Extreme hardness and durability, good chemical resistance, impact resistance, easy to fabricate and a very low coefficient of friction. UHMWPE plates are lighter than steel and offer greater protection from fragmentation.

It has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu. The longer chain serves to transfer load more effectively to the polymer backbone by strengthening intermolecular interactions. This results in a very tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made.

It’s non-toxic. UHMWPE is biocompatible and stable in the body. UHMWPE is recyclable.

Ceramic armour, on the other hand, is made from hard ceramic materials such as alumina, silicon carbide, or boron carbide. These materials are extremely hard and can effectively resist penetration from high-velocity projectiles. Ceramic armour is commonly used in body armour plates, vehicle armour, and aircraft armour due to its excellent ballistic performance.

When used in combination, UHMWPE and ceramic armour can provide even greater protection, as the UHMWPE layers can help absorb the energy of the impact and distribute it more evenly, while the ceramic layers can provide a hard surface to resist penetration.

We offers a range of UHMWPE and ceramic armour products, including body armour plates, helmet, and armour components. We also provide customization services to meet the specific needs of our customers.

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