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I heard PE plates are extraordinarily flammable and should not be used where that may become an issue, like in a vehicle or enclosed space? Expert Answer

This AR500 Armor Level IV ALSC Ceramic Body Armor is Ceramic with a FragLock Coating. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, UHMW) is a subset of the thermoplastic polyethylene. It has extremely long chains, with a molecular mass usually between 3.5 and 7.5 million amu. I am unaware of a flammable hazard with these types of plates. Email us at Techsales@opticsplanet.com for more information.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, October 26, 2022
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Best price for the threat level by Mike, February 16, 2024
Highest level of ballistic protection, have yet to see a better price for it unless it was bought and made from the tile section of the hardware store.
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Ceramic Armor by Evalyn M., February 12, 2024
Ceramic plates are good to have just in case. These plates fit my Scarab plate carrier from velocity systems. These are a little heavy but work well for my usage. Get a set if you dont have any!
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

AR500 Armor Level IV ALSC Ceramic Body Armor has been discontinued by AR500 Armor and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Military & Tactical Gear, Armor Plates yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!

Product Info for AR500 Armor Level IV ALSC Ceramic Body Armor

The P2 - Polyethylene Body Armor is made of polyethylene material and provides high-grade protection that wont fatigue you when youre active and wont endanger you when youre near water. Tested independently to NIJ Level 3 standards, the P2 plate provides level 3 protection which is capable of stopping the 7.62x51 M80 Ball at 2780 FPS. It has also been tested to stop some special threats; it will defeat 5.56x45 M193 at 3150 FPS and 7.62x39 AK-47 at 2380 FPS. Due to the way this armor functions, it is incapable of stopping MSC/EP rounds such as M855.image

Polyethylene stops threats by capturing the bullet in its material- the heat of the spinning bullet softens the polyethylene enough to melt it partially, allowing the bullet into the material, where it then is stopped by the remaining unmelted fibers within the plate. As the bullet slows down, the polyethylene then rehardens. Because of its unique way of stopping bullets, polyethylene is able to take multiple hits without shattering like ceramic plate alternatives.

The primary benefit of the P2 polyethylene armor plate, however, is its weight: Only PE hard armor can provide rifle-rated protection at under four pounds. The greater activity this allows makes polyethylene a popular choice for some military personnel.

As with our other hard armor options, the P2 armor plate is also sprayed with our FragLock solution to seal it from the elements.

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