Silicon Carbide Plate NIJ Level III with 2600 HV Hardness and 6-Round Multi-Hit Capability
Product Details:
| Place of Origin: | Hunan, China |
| Brand Name: | High Broad |
| Certification: | NIJ 0101.06 Level III, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Model Number: | HB-SIC-3A-1012 |
| Document: | SIC Ballistic Armor Tiles-P...ad.pdf |
Payment & Shipping Terms:
| Minimum Order Quantity: | 10 Pieces |
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| Price: | USD 45-65 / Piece |
| Packaging Details: | Individual EPE foam wrapping with corrugated box, export-grade plywood pallet |
| Delivery Time: | 5-7 working days for samples, 15-25 days for bulk orders |
| Payment Terms: | T/T,L/C,Western Union,PayPal |
| Supply Ability: | 5000 Pieces per Month |
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Detail Information |
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| NIJ Protection Level: | Level III (7.62x51mm M80 NATO) | Hardness: | 2600 HV (Knoop) |
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| Weight: | 2.2 Kg (Single Plate) | Operating Temperature: | -40°C To +70°C |
| Density: | 3.15 G/cm³ | Areal Density: | 22.5 Kg/m² |
| Highlight: | SiC Bulletproof Plate NIJ III,Alumina Alternative Ceramic Armor,Cost-Effective Hard Armor Insert |
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Product Description
Silicon Carbide NIJ Level III Protection Plate — The Smart Alumina Alternative
Why Choose Silicon Carbide Over Alumina Oxide?
| Property | Silicon Carbide (SiC) | Alumina Oxide (Al₂O₃) | Advantage |
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| Hardness (Knoop) | 2,600 HV | 1,800-2,000 HV | SiC: 30%+ Harder |
| Density | 3.15 g/cm³ | 3.90 g/cm³ | SiC: 20% Lighter |
| Multi-Hit Rating (NIJ III) | 6 Rounds M80 Ball | 3-4 Rounds M80 Ball | SiC: 50%+ Better |
| Cost Ratio | Moderate | Low | SiC: Superior ROI |
| Fracture Toughness | 3.5-4.0 MPa·m½ | 3.0-3.5 MPa·m½ | SiC: Better Crack Resistance |
| Plate Weight (10x12 in) | ~2.2 kg | ~2.8-3.2 kg | SiC: ~25% Lighter |
Our HB-SIC-3A-1012 Silicon Carbide plate delivers the sweet spot between performance and affordability. While alumina oxide plates are the cheapest ceramic armor option, their lower hardness and higher density force users to accept heavier weight and limited multi-hit protection. Silicon Carbide bridges the gap: you get near-boron-carbide performance at a fraction of the cost, with dramatically better protection than alumina.
Key Features
- NIJ 0101.06 Level III Certified: Stops 7.62*51mm M80 NATO ball ammunition at 2,780 fps (847 m/s)
- 2600 HV Knoop Hardness: Shatters incoming projectiles on impact, dissipating energy across the ceramic strike face
- 6-Round Multi-Hit Capability: Tested and certified to withstand multiple strikes within a 120mm dispersion area
- UHMWPE Composite Backing: Captures fragments and reduces backface deformation to below 25mm
- Single Curve Shooter Cut: Ergonomic design for comfortable wear in plate carriers and tactical vests
- 25% Weight Reduction vs Alumina: At just 2.2 kg per plate, operators stay agile during extended missions
Applications
- Law Enforcement Patrol and SWAT Operations
- Private Security and Executive Protection
- Civilian Personal Defense
- ProtectiveTraining and Garrison Use
Upgrade from alumina to Silicon Carbide today — better protection, lighter weight, and truly competitive pricing.
Contact us for bulk order pricing and OEM customization options.
China Hunan High Broad New Material Co., Ltd.
70 Chezhan North Road,Changsha, China 410100
Tel:+86-731-85717705
Mobile/Whatsapp: +86-139-7515-2932
Email: janehu@hbnewmaterial.com

