There are a variety of Ballistic Materials that can be used for both civilian as well as military use. Ballistic fibers, such as Tyvek are a type of ballistic material. These materials are known to be resistant to high-velocity bullets and other impacts that are ballistic. Other materials used for ballistic protection are glass fibers, high-strength Polyethylene fibers and para-aramid fibres. These materials have been developed in the 1960s by scientists from DuPont and other companies.
Soft ballistic testing tests the backside signature to determine how much energy projectiles that do not penetrate to tissues. The majority of law enforcement and military standards make use of the substance called Roma Plastilena, which is hard and is similar to human tissue. It is extremely tough and is used as a back-up material for cases where plastic deformations are minimal. The high density of the material makes it a good option for testing ballistic materials in a simulation of a battlefield.
Carbon fiber is a fibrous product made up of graphite-like carbon. Carbon fiber isn’t used for ballistic purposes, however it is advantageous due to being extremely dense and light. It is also extremely resistant to thermal and chemical shocks. It is also a good choice for a structural support layer in armor. Different carbon fiber composites have distinct mechanical characteristics. To determine which one best meets your requirements, consult with a ballistic engineer.
Kevlar is another example of a high-strength ballistic plastic. It is made up hundreds of synthetic fibers. The distinctive characteristics of Kevlar are in its internal structure. It is tightly knit and laid out in parallel lines. Another kind of ballistic material is Ballistic Nylon, a strong fiber that is related to Para-aramid. Ballistic Nylon is a life-saving product. It minimizes the trauma caused by blunt force, and disperses the bullet energy.
Rifle ammunition can also penetrate armor. Rifle bullets are able to penetrate the most difficult armor, unlike lead core copper jacketed bullets that are too weak to penetrate metal. For example, the AK47 rifle is equipped with a 7.62 39mm M43 cartridge, which has a stainless steel core. Depending on the hardness and the type of metal used to make the bullet’s core the steel core could be Rc35 (or Rc45).
Different standards have different limitations for the signature on the back of the face. For example, the US-NIJ standards allow backface deformations of 44mm, while European standards allow up to 25mm. This is still a high-speed standard and there is a search to find a more uniform material. Clay isn’t an ideal material to test body armor and has been proven to be inconsistent.