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Futuristic Plate Frame from S&S Precision
At the SOFIC Show, S&S Precision had their new Plate Frame on display. It is eye-catching in its high technology look and design. The Plate Frame itself is a thermally molded polymer that snaps on to the ballistic armor. The Frame is skeletonized to reduce weight. Its lattice also provide multiple mounting points. The Plate Frame is manufactured to fit on specific brand and models of armor plates, but S&S Precision plans to provide frames sized for all popular types of armor.. The plates themselves must be environmentally sealed, especially if used in a maritime context, since the frame does not enclose the plate. The harness system of the Plate … Continue reading
ArmorWorks New MOLLE Solution
ArmorWorks is a Chandler, AZ company that makes high-tech military armor protection. While they can up-armor your HMMWV or UH-60 Blackhawk, ArmorWorks also makes personal protective rifle plates and accessories for the soldier. At the SOFIC Show, I met ArmorWorks associate director Alex Gallo. He showed me some of his company’s latest Modular Plate Carriers, which incorporated an interesting feature: an alternative to the standard nylon gear mounting system ArmorWorks calls their MOLLE Solution. Gallo explained that common MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment attachments are rows of nylon or canvas-type material sewn in strips across the garment. The nylon and stitching has limited durability, as abrasion and the weight of the … Continue reading
Posted in SOFIC, SWAT, Technology
Tagged ArmorWorks, Modular Plate Carrier, MOLLE Solution, Plate Carrier, Protective Vest
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