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Does soft body armor need trauma pads?

Does soft body armor need trauma pads?

Unfortunately, some bulletproof vests and carriers do not have provision for trauma plates. Also, to pass the NIJ standards, soft body armors need to be as it is without add-ons.

What do trauma pads do for body armor?

Trauma Pads are designed to reduce blunt force trauma if your armor takes a round. Trauma Pads are intended to be worn behind ballistic body armor panels, providing an extra layer of comfort and adding to the effectiveness of the hard armor plate.

Can trauma pads stop bullets?

Do trauma pads provide any additional ballistic protection? No. Trauma Pads are designed to reduce blunt force trauma if your armor takes a round.

What are AR500 trauma pads made of?

II. Soft body armor is made up of aramid fibers and other materials designed to “catch” the bullet, spreading the projectile’s energy over a larger and larger portion of the ballistic material.

Do you need trauma pads with ceramic armor?

No, you don’t need them. There is absolutely no proof or testing that trauma pads provide any benefit when worn behind body armor.

Do you need trauma pads for ceramic armor?

Trauma Pads are a Must Have for Plate Carriers 25” inches thick. If you’re currently running hard armor in your carrier such as AR500/AR550 steel or even ceramic plates, you’re doing yourself a big disservice if you’re not using trauma pads.

How effective are trauma pads?

Trauma Pad Trauma pads offer no increase in ballistic protection. When a bullet strikes body armor, the energy from the impact is transferred to the armor. All AR500 Armor® in standalone configurations perform very well in tests against back face deformation (BFD) and energy transfer and are designed with BFD in mind.

What are trauma pads for body armor made of?

Hard trauma pads can be made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. Soft trauma pads can be made of fabric, although several layers are required to provide the protection needed. Metal and ceramic are the most popular types of body armor trauma pads, but they are heavy and bulky.

Is the trauma pad compatible with AR500 armor?

Compatible with AR500 Armor® body armor and most other armor systems and plate carriers. Trauma pads are non-ballistic and offer no increase in ballistic protection.

Why are trauma pads worn behind body armor?

Trauma pads are designed to be worn in conjunction with and behind your body armor to reduce the amount of energy transfer to your body, reducing felt energy through your armor and mitigating backface deformation. Trauma pads offer no increase in ballistic protection.

Is the AR500 armor good for energy transfer?

All AR500 Armor® in standalone configurations perform very well in tests against back face deformation (BFD) and energy transfer, and are designed with BFD in mind.

Which is more resistant AR500 or Brinell?

The higher the Brinell rating, the harder and more resistant the steel. AR500 is a material that has been used by the military, armored car companies, and several body armor manufacturers and retailers such as ourselves.