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Kevlar The big breakthrough in the development of modern ballistic armor was the creation of the aramid fibers called "KEVLAR" Kevlar is the
registered trade name used by Du Pont for the aramid fiber. Kevlar was originally marketed for use in strengthening radial tire belts but soon
found applications in protective clothing, cables, and protective housings for equipment. Because Kevlar is a flexible fiber, it can be woven
into cloth, Such cloth is strong enough to stop high-speed projectiles and -in layers- will stop bullets. Available in sheets sizes of: 50"x41",50"x48",50"x72"and 50"x96".
Kevlar is five times stronger than steel and ten times stronger than aluminum, Kevlar does not burn or melt. By using Kevlar in conjunction
with resins like those used to make fiberglass, it's possible to mold Kevlar in "composite" materials or armor. These composites find use in
ballistic helmets and lightweight vehicle armor.as well as bank counters, safe rooms, and guard stations. Kevlar is also used in making Bullet
Resistant Vests. Kevlar composites will stop most handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum. Please Note: Kevlar will not stop rifle rounds. Please see our Dyneema or Spectra Shield Armor Panels for Assault Rifle Protection.
Our Kevlar Armor Panels are readily cut and fabricated using commonly available tools [ a saber saw with a knife blade will easily cut the panels] the cut panels can then be installed in a vehicle using glue, rivets, screws, or nuts & bolts with washers. Butt joints are ballistically weak, reinforce them with a min. 4" wide strip of the same level of armor to cover any gaps in the panels. We can also water jet cut these Armor Panels to your exact specifications, Please contact us for more information.
Our Kevlar panels panels were tested behind .040 aluminum panels, go to next higher level of protection for stand alone applications.
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