HOW TO MAINTAIN THE BULLETPROOF VEST ? – -CHINABALLISTIC.COM

Many people may have a certain misunderstanding about bulletproof vest, thinking that as long as the bulletproof vest is not damaged, it can be effective for a long time. But this is not the case. Regardless of whether it is damaged or not, with the increase of the service life, the bulletproof performance of the bulletproof vest is also constantly declining. The shelf life of bulletproof vest is affected by many factors, and it is very important to understand the factors that affect the efficiency of bulletproof vest for better preservation and prolong its service life.

Normally, most bulletproof products can maintain a shelf life of more than 5 years. Very few bulletproof products have a shelf life of about 7 years due to the material. However, if it is maintained and paid attention to during use and storage, its validity period can be effectively extended, otherwise, even if the bulletproof function is rapidly reduced or even invalidated within the validity period, it is possible. So how to properly use and maintain bulletproof vest?

1. Regular cleaning

To prolong the service life of the bulletproof vest, it is very important to keep the bulletproof vest clean and clean. The bulletproof vest jacket can be washed in the washing machine, but it must be ensured that the bulletproof chip is taken out before putting it in the washing machine.

When cleaning the bulletproof chip, you need to prepare a sponge and a small bottle of cleaning agent, use the sponge dipped in the cleaning agent to gently wipe the surface of the chip, remember not to immerse the chip in water, and do not use an ironing board to iron the chip wrapping cloth Because it is easy to burn the wrapping cloth accidentally, which will cause the chip to be eroded by air or moisture and stains during use, which will lead to a decline in the bulletproof function in the long run.

2. Avoid sun exposure

Exposure to sunlight accelerates the ageing of material fibers, thereby reducing their service life and ballistic resistance.

3. Usage frequency

The bulletproof performance of the bulletproof vest is also related to the length of use. The longer the use time, the lower the bulletproof performance and the shorter the validity period. Therefore, if conditions permit, it is best to prepare a set of replaceable bulletproof vests, and two sets of bulletproof vests are used in rotation. It can prolong the service life of bulletproof vest as much as possible.

4. Replace damaged bulletproof vest in time

Once the bulletproof vest is hit by a bullet, it should be replaced immediately, because even if the bulletproof chip hit by the bullet is not damaged in appearance, the strong impact will inevitably lead to changes in the microstructure of the material, thereby affecting its structural stability and ballistic performance. Replacement, then once the bullet hits the same position in the next use, the possibility of the chip being broken down will be greatly increased. Therefore, from the perspective of your own safety, the bulletproof vest that has been hit by the bullet must be replaced in time.

The above is a summary of the precautions for the use of bulletproof vest. Only by giving the bulletproof vest proper maintenance during the use process can the validity period of the bulletproof vest be severely punished and its ballistic resistance can be maintained.

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WHAT IS THE MATERIAL OF BULLETPROOF VEST ? -CHINABALLISTIC.COM

Modern weapons are becoming more and more modern, and their power and accuracy are getting bigger and bigger. Even so, the bulletproof vest still maintains strong vitality, not only because it can effectively reduce the damage to personnel such as bullets, but also because of the advance technology of bulletproof vest’s materials. So what materials are modern bulletproof vests made of ?

The bulletproof vest is mainly composed of two parts: the jacket and the bulletproof layer. The jacket part is mainly made of common chemical fiber materials. The materials of the bulletproof layer are diversified, which are divided into different categories such as metal materials, ceramic materials, Kevlar materials developed in the United States, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, and liquid protective materials. The combination forms a protective structure.

The bulletproof layer can absorb the kinetic energy of the warhead or shrapnel, and has a significant protective effect on low-speed warheads or shrapnel, which can effectively reduce the damage of bullets to the human body. At present, the bulletproof vest usually adopts the NIJ standard of the United States. The NIJ standard divides the bulletproof vest into six levels according to the protection ability from low to high, namely: Level I, Level IIA, Level II, Level IIIA, Level III, Level IV. Among them, the level IV has the strongest protection ability, which can prevent the armor-piercing projectile with a speed of 850M/S launched by the M1.

Depending on the material of the bulletproof layer, modern bulletproof vests are usually distinguished into 3 generations.

The first generation of bulletproof vest is a hard bulletproof vest, which mainly uses special steel, aluminum alloy and other metals as bulletproof materials. This type of bulletproof vest is heavy, usually around 20KG, which requires a relatively large load on people and is uncomfortable for people to wear. The most important thing is that its ballistic resistance is average, and it is easy to produce secondary fragments. In general, it is more like the steel armor or iron armor worn by ancient soldiers.

The second generation of bulletproof vest is soft bulletproof vest, usually made from multiple layers of high-performance fiber fabrics such as Kevlar. Compared with the first generation of bulletproof vest, it is very light in weight, only two to three kilograms. Because it is made of fiber fabric, the texture is very soft, and it is more comfortable for people to wear, and it is not easy to be seen wearing this kind of bulletproof vest. , the concealment is better. The most important thing is of course the bulletproof ability. It can prevent the shooting of pistols from 5 meters away, and it will not produce secondary shrapnel, but it may cause non-penetrating damage, and it feels like being hit by objects such as stones. In addition, for bullets fired by rifles or machine guns, soft bulletproof vest of general thickness is difficult to resist.

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The third-generation bulletproof vest is a composite bulletproof vest. As the name suggests, it uses a variety of materials. Usually, lightweight ceramic sheets are used as the outer layer, and Kevlar and other high-performance fiber fabrics are used as the inner layer. It is the main development direction of future bulletproof vest.

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At present, the materials and technologies of bulletproof vests are also under continuous development. The latest generation of bulletproof vests such as nano bulletproof vests and liquid bulletproof vests are all under research and development. It is believed that the protective ability and human comfort of future bulletproof vests will be improved.