Level III Steel Armor

Economical Ballistic Protection

All Ballistipax body armor is tested to meet the highest standards of ballistic resistance, performance, and reliability. Our stand-alone armor plates are compatible for use with any plate carrier designed to accept standard NIJ sizes. The Ballistipax Survivor-1 concealed tactical backpack will also accept standard NIJ sized armor in both the front and rear plate carrier compartments. All Ballistipax body armor is proudly made in the USA.

• Stand alone armor plate with multiple hit capability
• Manufactured from certified AR-500 steel core with a Brinell Hardness Rating of 505-518 BHN
• Curved plate is formed on a custom CNC laser—not plasma—cutting table
• Plate is bent on a custom laser cut die set with single radius bend on a custom built, computer controlled, hydraulic press guaranteeing a perfectly formed plate
• Plate core is chemically washed and etched on the strike surface to eliminate the coating from delaminating when shot (thereby keeping shrapnel from escaping from the armored assembly)
• Fully encapsulated base coated with super strong hybrid polyurea for the protection of the steel against corrosion, chemicals, and sweat
• Complies with Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ Standard-0101.06
• Rated for up to six strikes from 7.62 x 51/.308 at 2780 ft/s at 15 meters
• 20-year lifespan
• Fully tested by Independent Lab
• Threat protection: Level III
• Shape: Rectangular or Shooter’s Cut, Single Curve
• Outer material color: Black, base coat only

Contact a Ballistipax Support Specialist for international orders. 

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