Armor Solutions: Technology

Armor Systems International has a growing reputation for exploring new avenues for armoring international commercial and military vehicles more effectively and less expensively. Their product, AZTIK Armor™, a lightweight, semi-flexible armor, is a foundational component of each vehicle solution. Some armor kits may utilize hybrid mixes of steel and other composites based on the appropriateness for each vehicle component and the particular customer's threat situation.

AZTIK Armor™ is a composite of unique materials, creating a product that uses the energy of the projectile against itself. Unlike rigid steel armor, which works by deflecting ballistic energy, Aztik Armor™ slows down the round on its initial penetration of the armor and dissipates the energy within the strike face and literally capturing the bullet.
The National Institute of Justice has certified AZTIK Armor™ to protect against long barrel munitions fire. Our products offer various levels of protection differing by thickness and weight; all other properties remain the same.

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Aztik Armor™ Benefits

• AZTIK Armor™ is anywhere from 8 to 37 pounds per square foot lighter than traditional hardened steel solutions, depending on the level of ballistic protection required. These weight savings quickly translate into higher vehicle performance often without the need to upgrade suspension, drive-train and cooling systems.
• Unlike high hard armor steel, AZTIK Armor™ is semi-flexible and can be made to confirm to almost any surface. This means that it is created for each vehicle's specifications and fits perfectly.
• Aztik Armor™ allows for efficient and flexible installation options. Both methods can be installed on one vehicle (fully armored) in approximately three days.
  • It can be constructed and installed using adhesive, which is the fastest method.
  • It can be constructed and installed using welding or "fasteners" (i.e., bolts). This method allows for portability of the armor kits between like vehicles.