Brochure: Defense
SiC & B4C armour materials for ballistic protection
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Body Armor for Law Enforcement
Qitin® ceramic components serve as the ceramic strike face within advanced composite body armor systems. Upon impact, the ceramic fractures the hardened projectile core while the remaining kinetic energy is transferred into the composite backing material, where it is absorbed and distributed across a larger surface area. This proven protection mechanism helps first responders operating in high-risk environments. The following performance levels are commonly used for law enforcement body armor:
- Qitin® Classic (3000 Series): The ballistic standard for government tenders, offering consistently high quality and excellent cost efficiency.
- Qitin® Ultimate (7000 Series): Enables customized, anatomically adapted geometries—such as female-fit body armor plates or helmet applications—while minimizing weight through the use of boron carbide and 3D printing for specialized forces.
Numerous law enforcement agencies in NATO member countries already rely on Schunk ceramic components in body armor systems certified to national and international standards, including the German Technical Guideline (TR) and VPAM.
Vehicle Protection for Police and Tactical Units
Schunk ceramic components are used in armored and protected law enforcement vehicles, tactical response vehicles for specialized police units, and protected transport vehicles. Integrated into advanced composite armor systems, Qitin® Armor Ceramics provide reliable protection against armor-piercing (AP) ammunition, including under multi-hit conditions, and can be precisely adapted to vehicle contours.
The following product families are commonly used for vehicle protection:
- Qitin® Classic (3000 Series): A reliable and cost-effective solution for high-volume production programs and public procurement projects with strict budget requirements.
- Qitin® Ultimate (7000 Series): Offers an optimized balance of weight, ballistic protection, and system integration for tactical response vehicles.
Key Benefits
- Supports International Standards: Schunk components provide the optimal material foundation for successful system certification to standards such as the German Technical Guideline (TR), VPAM, NIJ, and STANAG 4569.
- Lightweight Design: Up to 30% lower weight compared with conventional materials such as aluminum oxide, providing high wearer comfort and agility in the field.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: The Qitin® Classic product family offers an economical solution for public procurement programs without compromising quality or ballistic performance.
- Resilient European Supply Chain: Maximum supply security through raw material processing and manufacturing entirely at Schunk facilities in Europe.
- High-Volume Manufacturing: Highly automated production processes support framework agreements and large procurement programs with reliable delivery performance.
- Advanced Digital Quality Assurance: Every ceramic component undergoes 100% density verification, high-resolution X-ray inspection, precision 3D measurement, and complete digital documentation. A unique QR code links each component to its digital twin, ensuring full traceability for ten years.
- Sustainable Manufacturing: Through the RECOSiC recycling initiative, Schunk plans to reduce CO₂ emissions from raw material processing by more than 80%, with industrial implementation scheduled from 2027 onward.
Brochure: IntrinSiC® 3D-printing
Create design in diamond-like hardness
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