Armor Plates for Ballistic Body Protection

Applications Across End Users

Where are these ballistic body armor plates used?

Common real-world uses include:

• Personal Tactical Vests for Police and Military
• Body Armor Inserts for Private Security Firms
• Riot Control and Anti-Terror Units
• SWAT and Special Response Teams
• Ballistic Shields for Law Enforcement
• Mobile Protection Panels for VIP Convoys
• Ballistic Test Targets for Shooting Ranges and R&D Labs

Mechanical Properties & Grade Performance

Typical mechanical and ballistic performance ranges for our body armor steel plates:

Property	NIJ Level III	NIJ Level IV
Ballistic Threat	7.62×51mm M80 Ball	.30 caliber M2 AP rounds
Hardness	Around 500 BHN	Up to 550 BHN
Thickness Range	6 mm to 12 mm	10 mm to 20 mm
Weight	Approx. 2.5 – 3 kg per plate (Level III, medium size)	Approx. 3.5 – 4.5 kg (Level IV)
Multi-Hit Capability	Yes	Yes
Typical Format	SAPI, Shooter’s Cut, Full Rectangle	Same

For custom shapes, multi-curve designs, or special project needs, we offer tailored production runs.

Technical Standards & Equivalent Grades

Armor plates for ballistic body protection from Hindustan Steel Corporation are manufactured to meet or exceed international ballistic resistance standards.

Standard	Description
NIJ 0101.06 / NIJ 0101.07	U.S. standard for body armor ballistic resistance
NIJ Level III	Protects against 7.62×51mm M80 ball rounds
NIJ Level IV	Stops .30 caliber M2 AP (armor-piercing) rounds
MIL-DTL-46100	U.S. high hardness steel often used for Level III/IV plates
STANAG 4569 Level 2/3	NATO vehicle protection levels (sometimes used for reference in body armor projects)

While NIJ certification typically applies to the finished armor system (plate + carrier), we provide steel plates that meet the ballistic material standards used by leading body armor OEMs.

Thickness Range & Plate Sizes

We supply body armor steel plates in various standard and custom formats.

Parameter	NIJ Level III	NIJ Level IV
Thickness	6 mm – 12 mm	10 mm – 20 mm
Width × Length	250×300 mm (Medium SAPI) and Custom Sizes	Same
Shape Options	SAPI cut, Shooter’s cut, Full rectangular, Custom multi-curve	Available

We also offer:

Blank plates for OEMs
Pre-cut vest panels for bulk buyer
Custom shield-sized plates on request

Heat Treatment & Toughness

Our ballistic steel plates for body protection undergo controlled quenching and tempering, ensuring:

Each batch undergoes hardness testing, and on request, we can provide third-party ballistic test certificates.

Machining & Fabrication Advice

Due to high hardness levels, fabricating body armor plates requires specialized techniques.

Cutting:

• Waterjet cutting preferred for small plate shapes
• Laser or plasma cutting possible with precise heat control

Drilling:

• Use carbide tools
• Coolant flooding recommended during drilling

Welding:

• Not typically recommended for finished armor plates
• If necessary for integration into larger structures, use preheat and low hydrogen electrodes

Bending/Forming:

• Cold forming possible for thinner plates (6–8 mm)
• For thicker plates, hot forming or precision machining is advised

For OEM clients, we also offer fully finished, ready-to-install armor inserts for vests, shields, and panel assemblies.

Why Buy from Hindustan Steel Corporation?

• Bulk Supply of NIJ Level III and IV Equivalent Armor Plates
• Custom Cutting for Body Armor OEMs
• Quick Dispatch from Ready Stock
• Support for Ballistic Shield and Vest Panel Manufacturers
• Export-Ready Packing with Full Traceability
• Technical Support for Material Selection and Testing Coordination
• Competitive Pricing for Bulk and Long-Term Orders

We are a preferred partner for body armor plate buyers across India and globally, offering both standard sizes and custom fabrication.