Assuring the safety of individuals and assets is crucial in a world where security concerns are paramount. Hard Shell, a leading innovator in the field of ballistic protection, has been at the forefront of creating state-of-the-art solutions to protect individuals and assets. Our wide-ranging ballistic protection solutions include a variety of equipment developed to reduce the threats posed by explosive and ballistic hazards. Discover the shield you need for uncompromising protection by exploring our smart ballistic protection solutions below!
Beyond personal protection, Hard Shell specializes in reinforcing military and civilian platforms against ballistic threats. Our vehicle armor kits, aircraft protection solutions, and marine ballistic panels, among others, are built to safeguard personnel and assets in hostile environments.
Engineered for portable protection, our ballistic shields offer enhanced protection against threats. Available in handheld foldable configurations, they are ideal for law enforcement and tactical units
Designed to mitigate the impact of explosive threats, our bomb blankets provide instant protection in critical situations. These blankets absorb blast fragments and shockwaves, ensuring enhanced safety in IED-prone environments.
Hard Shell’s Bomb Disposal Suit is designed to provide maximum protection against explosive threats. It also ensures the mobility and comfort of EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) personnel. Made from advanced ballistic materials, the suit offers blast resistance, fragment protection, and heat mitigation.
For personnel engaged in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), Hard Shell provides a range of demining equipment, including demining suits, vests, and aprons. With these, you are assured of the highest level of blast resistance and safety.
Our ballistic panels are designed for modular protection, offering lightweight yet effective shielding for buildings, vehicles, and security checkpoints.
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View DetailsBallistic protection is the shielding of individuals or objects from the effects of projectiles like fragments or bullets. The potential damage caused by ballistic threats is decreased by using specialized materials and structures created to absorb, disperse, or deflect kinetic energy.
NIJ (National Institute of Justice) protection levels are used to quantify ballistic protection. These ratings classify armor according to how well it can fend off ballistic threats. A clear and uniform technique for evaluating and contrasting the efficacy of ballistic protection in diverse scenarios is provided by NIJ standards, which provide criteria for evaluating armor's resistance to projectiles.
Based on threat resistance, ballistic protection is divided into different protection levels by NIJ ( National Institute of Justice). Levels IIA, II, IIIA, III, and IV are included in these categories, with each level offering progressively better defense against various threats and types of weaponry.
Armor made to withstand rifle threats, generally up to some 7.62mm calibers, is referred to as Level III ballistic protection. It is worn by military and law enforcement personnel who face greater ballistic hazards because it provides a better level of protection than lower-level armor.
Level IV ballistic protection denotes a high level of resistance against armor-piercing ammunition. It is made to resist several strikes from such projectiles without being penetrated. Level IV armor, which is typically made of advanced ceramics or composite materials, provides the best defense for military and law enforcement personnel facing powerful ballistic threats.
The materials used for ballistic protection vary. Aramid fibers like Kevlar, high-density polyethylene, ceramics, and composite laminates are popular options. These materials are chosen because of their capacity to absorb and disperse kinetic energy, which lessens the impact of projectiles and offers reliable defense against ballistic threats in a variety of applications.
Level IV protection is the highest level of ballistic protection and provides the strongest resistance to armor-piercing ammunition and high-velocity projectiles. It is essential in military and law enforcement situations where the most formidable ballistic threats must be mitigated to ensure the safety of personnel
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