PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTION DESIGN
Design is a fundamentally crucial phase in the production of safe and secure armoured vehicles.
Our design process begins with a comprehensive surface scan of the car body, to thereafter produce the CAD design of the protection cell inside. These 3D models of the protection cells are made by our highly qualified team of engineers using the latest software. This allows us to identify and eliminate any structural weaknesses early on in the production process.
Later, we revisit the 3D model constructed by our engineers to determine the targets for shots during the tests. All our armoured vehicles need to pass ballistic and blast tests before they can be verified as safe.
ARMOURING PROCESS
ArmourTek is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest level of protection.
We utilise the power of technology to continuously update and perfect our production process. By choosing to partner with ArmourTek to armour your vehicle, you will have access to the latest composite light-weight armour solutions. The materials used for each vehicle are selected in compliance with our company standards and in accordance to the customer’s specific security needs.
Our production process consists of three main phases: preparation, armouring and finalisation. Along every step of the process we follow strict quality control measures to ensure we continuously deliver safe and secure armoured vehicles.
PREPARATION
Our engineers do the design work for all the necessary materials. Then the designs are submitted for laser and cutting. When all the components are ready, we completely strip the vehicle down to its bare frame, inspect OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts and organise them into storage.
ARMOURING
We start by adding the armour plates or light-weight composites to the roof, floor, side and rear. After that, all the openings and gaps between the doors and the frame are fitted with our unique overlapping systems. The hinges, suspensions and window mechanisms are also reinforced to handle the extra weight of the armour.
The last step is to install our run-on flat tire system.
FINALISATION
After the vehicle is fully armoured, it will be upholstered with either plastic, wood or leather in accordance with customer specifications. We take care to produce a beautifully sleek finished product.
If necessary, we can also add other additions like sirens, spotlights or pepper-spray systems.
Once the vehicle is re-assembled it undergoes all the tests and checks. Our vehicles are inspected by an expert team to finally ensure that all the armouring standards, performance levels and craftsmanship requirements are met.
At ArmourTek we will always remain committed to further enhancing our production processes and armouring technologies.
BALLISTIC MATERIALS
KEVLAR
Kevlar is a woven, light-weight fabric that can be shaped to fit the corners and seams of a vehicle.
DYNEEMA
This polyethene material is a composite light-weight material that is only about one quarter the weight of ballistic steel.
BALLISTIC STEEL
The most common material used in the production of armoured vehicles. It is best when used in conjunction with other composite materials.
BALLISTIC CERAMICS
Aluminium carbide, silicon carbide and boron carbide are all significantly lighter than steel. It’s preferred for certain vehicle armouring applications with varying results.
