Is AR500 armor reliable?
AR500 Armor of the Armored Republic is known for manufacturing the highest quality and most affordable level III body armor in the industry. Rugged, Reliable, and Proven time after time, AR500 Armor utilizes a proprietary ballistic steel core that truly sets us apart from other ballistic body armor solutions.
What steel is better than AR500?
Much like AR400 and AR500, AR550 steel is a specific type of abrasion resistant steel. It is a high-carbon steel alloy that provides greater impact and sliding abrasion resistance by comparison. However, this increase in strength and abrasion resistance will make the steel less malleable.
Which AR500 Armor is best?
The AR500 Armor Stand Alone Ballistic Plate III Side Plate is simply the best in the industry. PAXCON (a division of Line-X) military grade protective coatings have been used in this plate to increase protection on the walls of the U.S. Pentagon.
Will AR500 stop 556?
AR500 Armor® Level III+ Lightweight Body Armor Independently tested and rated to NIJ 0101.06 standards to defeat six (6) rounds of 7.62×51 M80 NATO Ball from 51′ at 2,780 feet per second. Special Threat tested to defeat: 5.56 x45 M193 at 3,000 feet per second. 5.56×45 M855/SS109 (Penetrators) at 3,000 feet per second.
What’s wrong with AR500 armor?
AR500 Issues Body Armor Recall AR500 said the recall came after a supplier finally divulged information that some of its certified ballistic grade steel was ineffective in certain ballistic tests, but only after the body armor had been distributed and sold.
Is Titanium harder than AR500 steel?
In many regards, yes, titanium is “stronger” than steel. Titanium’s great characteristic is that it is much lighter than steel and has equal to greater tensile strength. It has a much better ratio of strength to weight and can withstand stresses applied to it better than steels.
How strong is AR500?
A Quenched & Tempered product for applications requiring extreme abrasion resistance
| Weldability | Carbon equivalent of 0.79 Maximum, 0.69 Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Properties (ASTM A370) | Hardness | 477-534 BHN |
| Yield Strength (Typical) | 215 Ksi | |
| Tensile Strength (Typical) | 240 Ksi | |
| Elongation (Typical) | 8% (50.8mm gage) |
Does level3 5.56 stop?
Level III will stop the majority of all 5.56mm and 7.62mm bullets, but will not defeat military-grade armor-piercing ammo.
Is AR500 steel bulletproof?
AR500 bulletproof vest plates are made of high carbon tempered steel, which is abrasion resistant and strong enough to prevent or minimize injuries to the wearer. Steel is a great alternative to ceramic composite plates due to being less expensive.
Why is titanium not used in body armor?
What is less obvious is titanium’s propensity to fail via plugging, which markedly reduces its utility as a standalone armor material. When a titanium alloy plate is struck by a high velocity projectile, shear strain, strain rate, and temperature can rise to very high values over a very small surface area.
What kind of steel is used in AR500 armor?
AR500 Armor® FAQ. AR500 Armor® uses an advanced ballistic grade steel core as the backbone of our armor. This material is much harder than traditional steel and other alternatives of “steel armor” currently on the market. Our material is specially designed for us and to our standards for use in ballistic applications.
Why does AR500 armor protect the strike face?
Often loosing material and becoming useless after just a few rounds. AR500 Armor®, because of our advanced steel core, loses very little material after impact on the strike face. Our method of mitigating spall and fragmentation rely on our exterior protective coating, and not the armor’s backbone, the steel core.
Where do they make AR500 body armor in AZ?
We make Tools of Liberty like body armor, plate carriers, and tactical accessories for the defense of every free man’s God-given rights. All of our steel core AR500 Armor® is proudly manufactured in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more.
Is the AR500 steel core stab and slash resistant?
AR500 Armor® Steel Core is Stab and Slash resistant to all hand-held edged weapons. Thinking outside of the box, we not only devoted R&D time and money into the most effective material for our body armor, but we focused on ergonomics, comfort, and usability. This forward thinking lead to our innovative Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC).
