Transparent Armor Testing
To build on our experience with optical testing, we at DTB have recently expanded our testing capabilities and equipment. These new services enable us to evaluate the optical properties of Transparent Armor after different environmental effects.
Environmental factors, especially sand abrasion, Solar Radiation (UV), etc. can significantly decrease the optical properties of transparent armor. Without visible clarity, occupants can potentially put themselves or others in harms way.
Our expanded facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art Spectrophotometer that has enhanced NVG and haze capabilities with fully automated data acquisition. UV exposure can turn plastics yellow, distort view, make armor brittle, and can affect the ballistic properties of transparent armor.
With new materials being engineered to make Transparent Armor lighter and safer, testing of the ballistic capabilities after different environmental situations is needed to make sure they meet the proper safety requirements.
DTB follows the ATPD 2352P standard to make sure transparent armor meets all of the necessary requirements.
We can provide all of your transparent armor testing requirements as outlined in the Purchase Specification for Transparent Armor (ATPD 2352P).
- Allowable Defects
- Marking
- Luminous Transmittance
- Haze
- Optical Deviation
- Optical Distortion
- Chemical
- De-Icing
- Low Temperature
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- High Temperature
- Humidity Resistance
- Temperature Shock
- Tolerance
- Ballistic (Cold, Ambient, And Hot)
- Abrasion Resistance - Interior Side
- Abrasion Resistance - Threat Surface
- Sun Exposure Weathering
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Commercial Applications
Many of the commercial Transparent Armor ASTM/ANSI standards have been adopted from ATPD 2352P. We can assist you whether your application of Transparent Armor is in automotive, aviation, banking, corrections, crowd control, high profile buildings or any other high security application. DTB has the ability to test Transparent Armor items from components to full size integrated assemblies or systems.
With over 250,000 sq. ft of testing space and our newly upgraded optical laboratory DTB is your one stop shop for all transparent armor qualification and production testing.
Body Armor Conditioning Testing
The NIJ (National Institute of Justice) has significantly revised their Ballistics Testing standard, NIJ 0101.06. Among the changes, it now calls for Environmental Conditioning Testing, in order to subject body armor to simulated conditions of heat, moisture, and mechanical damage.
Improvements in the standard are a result of an extensive engineering study to address real world conditions that can degrade body armor performance.
The revisions to this standard come after recent unfortunate incidents where bullets penetrated the body armor.
The new NIJ 0101.06 standard takes into account the degradation of armor over time. It includes specifications for mechanical agitation, humidity levels, water immersion, and temperature.
DTB is NIJ / NVLAP accredited to carry out the Body Armor Conditioning Testing required to meet this standard, by providing cyclical temperature and humidity exposure, while tumbling the vest samples.
Count on DTB to test your product properly, and face your customers and the NIJ with confidence. We stand apart from the rest by offering:
- The largest capacity for body armor conditioning testing in the country
- Confirmation testing for Law Enforcement and Corrections agencies
- R&D testing for body armor manufacturers, including many additional R&D tests such as UV exposure, salt exposure etc.
- Efficient testing services and quick turnaround time on your project
- Back-up power generation for our entire facility so your test cycle will not be interrupted.
You may also be intrested in our
Safety and Survival Testing capabilities and NVLAP Certification documents.