Level 3+ Expanded 9x12 Ceramic Armor Crack Spall Control Trauma Reducers Video

  
GILLIAM TECHNICAL SERVICES - EMERALD ISLE, NC - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This is truly an "expanded" plate. Competitors claim 9"x11" inches of ceramic coverage but that doesn't compare to our 9" wide and 12" tall ceramic placement over the UHMWPE on this model - PLUS you get a built in "spall control" thermoplastic aramid, carbon fiber hybrid strike face plate. This frontal plate catches ceramic dust or "spall" but also enhances multiple hit performance and crack arresting technology.

These added benefits are performance enhancements that "spall plates" cannot match! ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be offering expanded silicon carbide ceramic plates coming soon (July-August 2023)! GTS now manufactures all standard, edge-to-edge, expanded and FLEX armor in our facility located in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Every plate we build and sell is equipped with.

Vacuum bagging for a consistent adhesive layer thickness. High-tech, super strong but elastic adhesives between all plate layers.

Thermoplastic aramid and barbon fiber hybrid and/or UHMWPE strike face treatments that arrest ceramic cracking and reduce ceramic fragments (built in, highly effective spall control). We don't just control ceramic "spall" or fragments - we utilize ceramic crack arresting technology within our plate design and contstruction.

Transparency about our product and build techniques, quality, reliability and performance unrivaled at this price point. High-performance, comfortable - the best value on the internet for an American-made item. Level of ceramic fragmentation control ("spall") is excellent. High performance series (FLEX) with trauma backer plate to reduce backface deformation.

Weight: Approximately 7.5 pounds - nearly full strike face ceramic, mosaic style coverage. Thickness: Approximately 1.25 If you desire a lighter plate, then please see our standard ceramic plate. Size: 10" wide x 12" tall. Ceramic Coverage: 9"x12" plus aramid carbon fiber strike face covering. Standard: NIJ Level III+ Rifle Plate. Ballistic Material: Alumina Ceramic 99%+ pure and GTS UHMWPE Backer, thermoplastic aramid or UHMWPE trauma backers and strike face covers. Ballistic Performance: 7.62x39mm AK47 MSC, 7.62X51mm M80 5.56X45 SS, 109/M855 (penetrator)/M193 and even the M855A1! Our plates have been tested at NIJ-approved labs against these threats and passed. Uter Material (cover): Durable black waterproof nylon with plate edge padding and strike face rubberized coating. Shelf Life: Minimum 5 years.

Plates can be used as front or rear plates. Make sure that the STRIKE FACE is situated toward the threat and the plate(s) is carried in a quality vest or carrier. Additional instructions located on ballistic tag(s).

We use 99%+ pure alumina ceramic for increased hardness and temperature resistance. Most American "famous" plates at this price point are monolithic, 90% alumina plates. We apply American-made industrial adhesives between our ceramic tiles to bond them for increased multi-hit resistance. Superior mosaic ceramic configuration (as opposed to monolithic) allows for multi-hits without performance deterioration of surrounding ceramics.

This is enhanced by using high-strength, American-made adhesives on the strike face and thermoplastic aramid or UHMWPE. Price is for a single plate. This model complies with NIJ Standard 0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. This is NOT a military item.

This is a level III hard armor SAPI cut plate (non-military). This item is manufactured by GTS in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. We comply with every line of the policy. Items identified on the US Munitions List found in the ITAR Part 121 that are allowed such as commercially available body armor, firearm scopes, and night vision goggles must follow all applicable laws and meet all of the following criteria. Body armor is allowed if.

It isn't military issued (complied with - see above). It's a level I, II, or III body armor or Small Arms Protection Insert (SAPI) plate which is included in the listing (complied with - see above).