Armor Testing to NIJ Standards
DTB has a fully equipped ballistics test lab that meets the requirements of
NIJ Standard-0101.06.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), in accordance with NIJ
Standard-0101.06, calls for environmental testing in order to subject body armor
to simulated conditions of heat, moisture, and mechanical damage.
Improvements to this standard are the result of an extensive engineering study
to address real-world conditions that can degrade body armor performance. NIJ
Standard-0101.06 takes into account the degradation of armor over time and
includes specifications for temperature, humidity levels, water immersion, and
mechanical agitation.
DTB can perform all environmental and ballistics armor tests to MIL-STD-810,
ATPD 2352, NIJ Standard-0101.06, and NIJ Standard 0108.01, as well as provide
confirmation testing for law enforcement and corrections agencies. We can also
perform R&D testing for body armor manufacturers, including
UV exposure and
salt
exposure.
Standardized tests are not always the most effective way to ensure
failure-free operation of armor after exposure to repetitive environmental and
vibration, or
shock, cycles. We can develop customized accelerated life test
protocols to simulate worse-case conditions for different types of armor.
Whether the armor is metallic, polymeric, or ceramic, we can create an
appropriate accelerated life test to simulate over a decade of field use.