Ballistic testing: How is a ballistic vest and plate certified?
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- 2024-08-31
Ballistic Testing: How is a Ballistic Vest and Plate Certified?
Ballistic Testing of Ballistic Vests and Bulletproof Plates
Ballistic tests of bulletproof vests and plates are performed to verify their ballistic resistance and their ability to protect the wearer.
BALLISTIC PANEL
Ballistic panels are subjected to resistance tests to verify their ability to protect against threats. For example:
- Level IIIA panels: They must be able to withstand six shots and not exceed the trauma allowed by NIJ 0101.06, which is 0.44 mm.
BALLISTIC PLATES
Ballistic plates are also tested to evaluate their resistance. For example:
- NIJ III level plates: They must withstand a shot fired at a distance of 15 meters. Subsequently, multiple impacts can be performed to evaluate their resistance.
- Stand Alone Plates: These more modern plates must be able to withstand impacts without the need to be placed on a soft panel.
Importance of NIJ Certification 0101.06
The certification of a bulletproof vest is essential for the following reasons:
- Quality assurance: It ensures that the vest meets established safety standards.
- User information: Allows the user to know the level of protection offered by the vest.
How is a ballistic test performed?
- A ballistic panel is fixed on a Roma No. 1 plasticine base, ensuring that the impact surface is exposed.
- At a distance of 5 meters, a firing point is established for short caliber ammunition.
- Reference points are marked on the panel to simulate the location of vital organs.
- Prior to the test, the weapon used is ballistically documented. Six shots are fired in accordance with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards.
- Two fundamental tests are carried out:
- Test V0: Evaluates the ability to stop a bullet at a specific initial velocity.
- V50 Test: Determines the limiting velocity at which the material can still stop the ammunition.
- Subsequently, the panel is examined to evaluate the depth and nature of ballistic traumas.
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