REL provides lightweight stopping power for warfighter protection

.50 Cal APM2 TESTING

Advanced Survivability Materials
Encapsulated ceramic tiles, combined with lightweight alloy systems, are used to increase vehicle mobility and warfighter safety while reducing armor weight.

REL’s cost effective squeeze cast process is used to integrate ballistic grade materials into a tailored warfighter protection system.

Woven Alumina Fiber
Woven Carbon Fiber
Tailored Armor Systems Can Include:
- Encapsulated alumina and silicon carbide ceramic tiles
- Strong, lightweight aluminum and magnesium alloys
- Backer layers made from 3-D woven panels of alumina and carbon fiber
- Integration with steel and titanium alloys for complete system design

Squeeze Cast Magnesium
Encapsulated Ballistic Panel
Benefits of
Encapsulated Panels:

- Lightweight
- Strong
- Multi-hit Capable
- Cost Effective Manufacturing
  and Integration