Ballistic Composites are mostly used in military, law-enforcement, and space applications owing to their anti-damage and impact-resistant properties

 

Ballistic composites are made out of a variety of materials that are lightweight and highly durable and at the same time exhibit high impact resistance, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability. They are known for their high stiffness and flexibility as compared to conventional composites. This allows them to utilize lightweight construction methods that make them very effective in applications where the components need to withstand harsh conditions and are used in high-impact areas like combat zones and space shuttles, among others. This type of composite is also commonly used to reinforce structures that are at risk from natural disasters.

In order to understand the capabilities of this unique technology, it is important to have a clear understanding of the benefits that ballistic composites offer. First and foremost, they provide high levels of hardness along with exceptional fire retardation, which gives them a distinct advantage in the vehicle armor industry. Withstanding force from a blast is a difficult task for the vehicles, and its occupants are certainly not immune to damage. It is therefore important that vehicles have a high level of defense against these kinds of impacts. By using high quality and strong ballistic composites, vehicle armor is made stronger and more resistant to impact. For instance, in September 2021, the Type 214 and Type 212 submarines in Germany were mounted with lithium-ion batteries covered with ballistic coatings to increase energy storage capacity by nearly 400% in the lieu of conventional lead-acid batteries.

Another important benefit that these protective materials offer is their lightweight properties. The use of ballistic composites in vehicle armors and the layered interior of the vehicle itself, which is known to be its core structure, saves a considerable amount of weight that would otherwise be needed for constructing the said structure. This then translates to higher levels of protection from impacts as well as greater speed of the vehicle. It is for this reason that the demand for this kind of protective material has been on the rise ever since it was successfully developed and introduced into the market. It has been especially popular in the commercial and defense industry, where its applications are widespread and it has proven to be one of the most efficient and effective defensive materials ever conceived.