UHMWPE - The plastic that stops bullets

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  • @solventlessherbalist135
    @solventlessherbalist135 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Nice idea to use clay to test back face deformation!

  • @Six4691
    @Six4691 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    With rifle armor you need a medium to break up the projectile such as ceramics, metal or other, then use the soft material to catch the fragments. I’m sure you know that though!

  • @Six4691
    @Six4691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing your testing with us!

  • @luciusirving5926
    @luciusirving5926 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Add mesh and that polymer will make superb armor.

  • @Joe_C.
    @Joe_C. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BTTWPES are also good for stopping bullets, or at least slowing them down. Especially the big fat ones. You can find them on most any street corner 😉

  • @gamecubekingdevon3
    @gamecubekingdevon3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    could you retry shooting the 24 layers sample by adding a 3/16 mild steel strike face in front of it, and shooting that with 7.62x39FMJ and 5.56 FMJ?

  • @survivaloptions4999
    @survivaloptions4999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice. I'd be interested to see what having a hard baker on it might change. Would it reduce back-face deformation, or would restricting the movement of the PE cause the bullet to act like a paper-punch and let out go through?
    Did you say where you bought the material? I'd like to do a couple of experiments of my own.

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll be doing an additional test utilizing the hard pressed UHMWPE. From what I’ve seen, it should drop back-face deformation.
      I acquired the material from Alibaba (160 gsm UHMWPE).

  • @mareka7
    @mareka7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Slightly different application, but.. do you think that will it be suitable as an additional layer under an inflatable mattress, which should protect against punctures by an acacia thorn, a cactus or a needle? How many layers would this need?

  • @tiffanyterscheckii990
    @tiffanyterscheckii990 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would be perfect for inside a car door

  • @johnoakley-t4x
    @johnoakley-t4x ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you carry out a very professional test. If I sent some test pieces would you be able to test them for me? How do I get in contact with you?

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure, You can reach me on instagrams messenger. @3RBallistics. It doesn’t have much content but messages are active.

    • @johnoakley-t4x
      @johnoakley-t4x ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks @@3RBallistics

  • @Tay-ky3fi
    @Tay-ky3fi หลายเดือนก่อน

    where are you buying UHMWPE fabric sheets?

  • @dottorluca
    @dottorluca 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In your opinion, is it better to create a steel plate, such as a 1/5 of an inch, and then put this material on the back, or it should be better to put the material on the front of the steel plate?

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      At that thickness I would put it on both sides of the plate. It’s thin enough to not hinder the performance of the Polyethylene

    • @dottorluca
      @dottorluca 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@3RBallistics Thank you. You know, I was dreaming of a tactical shield, non so big to become unusable. I think it can be done

  • @jeffdonofri8027
    @jeffdonofri8027 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you tried a single sheet of UHMWPE, say 3/4 thick, vs multiple thin sheets or would that defeat the whole concept.

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeffdonofri8027 I do have a video I’ll post explaining this very scenario.

  • @nutronik9
    @nutronik9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive seen a lot of videos about everyday items being used to create armor. Im curious what happens if you start layering multiple different materials. like a layer of steel, then plastic, then fiber. Does that become a system where the its better than the sum of all the parts or is it worse than just using one material.

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a few other videos layering multiple different materials. I will have a video up next month detailing something similar to what you are talking about.

    • @nutronik9
      @nutronik9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@3RBallistics Ill look forward to that

    • @Nomadunlimited
      @Nomadunlimited 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It would be better.I made mine with this on the inside and stab/slash proof fiber on the outer layer.

  • @angryduck4561
    @angryduck4561 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you find a supplier for this material?

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eBay is one source, just make sure it’s ballistically rated.

    • @angryduck4561
      @angryduck4561 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@3RBallistics Thank you; I've been looking for a supplier for UHMWPE for testing. Great video dude, would love to see you shoot at a solid sheet 1/4, 1/2 inch thick sheet of this material.

  • @commission666
    @commission666 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💯💯💯👍

  • @ReavinBlue
    @ReavinBlue 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    where did you get it?

  • @TheMightyPooh420
    @TheMightyPooh420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you located? Looks like Nevada?

  • @saltytomato4067
    @saltytomato4067 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much does that stuff cost? I’m working on my own project making a riot shield that has a good ballistic protection to lowest weight possible ratio using 3/8” aluminum plating…how much would you recommend to add to the plate or do you think reinforcing it with steel would be better

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cost really depends on how thick you want the material which is dependent on what rounds you are trying to stop. I believe I purchased it for about $35 a square yard.
      As far as the shield, I would use UHMWPE for the weight savings. Even though it’s going to cost more to build, I believe it’s worth the added cost for how much weight you would take off.

  • @Tantheman.
    @Tantheman. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On alibaba I´m seeing some good deals but I would need to purchase 10 or 100 minimum. Is there a specific seller I can find that doesn´t require such a large order?

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Small quantities can be found on eBay from Magnus Synthesys

  • @thomashillmer429
    @thomashillmer429 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What distance are you shooting from?

  • @evansaw293
    @evansaw293 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My rule of thumb is, if the backer can stop 9mm by itself it can stop 556 or 7.62 with a ceramic strikeface....
    In theory 12 layers plus ceramic should be sufficient.
    Whered you get your UHPE fabric? Have you tried solid uhpe?

    • @3RBallistics
      @3RBallistics  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The UHMWPE came from Alibaba. I have tried solid UHPE and plan to utilize it in an upcoming project. However solid UHPE doesn’t stop projectile’s the same as the fabric.

  • @kabronovalle
    @kabronovalle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amigo ,que es mejor ,el kevlar o éste material ?

  • @vevenaneathna
    @vevenaneathna ปีที่แล้ว

    the plastic itself is resistant to uv. sometimes resins/adhesives are not that might be used in its construction/bonding. wish someone would try buying ceramic aggragate/garnet for water cutters and sprinkeling some over uhmwpe

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing sticks/bonds well to UHMWPE--the surface energy is almost as low as PTFE (teflon).

    • @vevenaneathna
      @vevenaneathna ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justinw1765 it sticks to itself pretty easily if you go over it with a clothes iron between two wax paper sheets. im guessing it would bond okay to arimid this way. not sure how other mfg are doing it. maybe theyre not? or just wraping the arimid tightly around front and back and gluing? pretty sure those brands like safelife's hyperline is bonded somehow to the arimid in the back.

  • @thungcheotsopoe6872
    @thungcheotsopoe6872 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think u should shave ur moustache it will look cool

  • @Nomadunlimited
    @Nomadunlimited 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    and greediness charge you $800+ for a factory made bulletproof with same material.I made mine front and back armor for less than 200.

  • @Bryant-gi5sx
    @Bryant-gi5sx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    24 layers and 2 pei lvl 5 ceramic 12x12s and youre cooking with minimally 3+rating

  • @张帆-m8b
    @张帆-m8b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is not good quality of uhmwpe