Analysis of Materials for Anti Riot Equipment

KIAGN riot gear manufacturer uses the industry's top strong materials to develop and produce high quality riot equipment that can protect police and military personnel.

Riot shield material

Riot shields are commonly used defensive equipment for riot police, and the choice of their materials is directly related to their protective capabilities and portability. Common riot shield materials include polycarbonate (PC), fiberglass, aluminum alloy, etc.

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate is an engineering plastic improved by special chemical technology, with excellent electrical insulation, toughness and impact resistance. It can effectively block the blows and sprints of objects such as bricks, stones, and sticks, and can also withstand the impact of light weapons shooting and explosion fragments at close range. In addition, PC material can also be designed to be transparent and increase observation windows, so that police officers can observe the surrounding situation while protecting.

Fiberglass

Fiberglass is a lightweight and high-strength composite material composed of resin and glass fiber. It has good corrosion resistance and weather resistance, and can resist the erosion of a variety of chemical substances. In riot shields, the application of fiberglass material makes it more impact-resistant and durable, suitable for use in complex and changing environments.

High-Performance Composites Materials)

These materials are usually composed of multi-layer structures, combining the advantages of different materials, such as Kevlar and ceramic layers, to provide excellent protection and durability.

Anti riot suit material

Kevlar material

Kevlar is a high-performance synthetic fiber, known for its extremely high strength and excellent cut and puncture resistance. Kevlar riot suits can provide comfortable wearing experience while ensuring protection, and are easy to clean and maintain. In addition, Kevlar material also has a certain fire resistance, which can resist the invasion of flames and high temperatures to a certain extent.

Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)

This fiber is more than ten times stronger than steel and has excellent wear resistance and impact resistance. The application of UHMWPE in riot suits can significantly improve the protection ability, and its lightweight characteristics also help to improve the wearing comfort.

Anti riot helmets material

Riot helmets are used to protect the heads of law enforcement officers from impacts and stab wounds. Their materials are required to have high strength and good energy absorption performance.

Aramid Fibers: Common aramid fibers include Kevlar and Twaron. These materials have extremely high tensile strength and good heat resistance, and can effectively withstand the impact of bullets and fragments.

Enhanced Polyethylene: The lightweight characteristics of this material make it more comfortable to wear without sacrificing protective performance. Enhanced polyethylene helmets are suitable for long-term wearing tasks.

Thermoplastic Composite Materials: This material consists of a multi-layer composite structure, which has both high strength and good energy absorption effect, and can provide effective protection under high-intensity impact.

Material	Impact strength (J/m²)	Tensile strength (MPa)	Density (g/cm³)	Melting point (°C)	Advantages	Disadvantages
Polycarbonate (PC)	850-950	55-75	1.20	N/A	High transparency, light weight, strong impact resistance	Easy to scratch, not resistant to chemicals
Fiberglass	200-500	200-350	1.80-2.00	N/A	High strength, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance	Heavy weight, complex manufacturing process
Polymer composite materials	1000-1500	150-250	1.50-1.80	N/A	Combines the advantages of multiple materials, high durability	High cost, complex manufacturingKevlar
Kevlar	N/A	3620	1.44	500 or more	High tensile strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance	Poor UV resistance, high cost
UHMWPE fiber	N/A	2400-3000	0.93-0.97	130-136	Lightweight, high strength, wear resistance	General heat resistance, difficult processing
Aramid fiber	N/A	3620	1.44	500 and above	High tensile strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance	Poor UV resistance, high cost
Reinforced polyethylene	N/A	2400-3000	0.93-0.97	130-136	Lightweight, high strength, wear resistance	General heat resistance, difficult processing
Thermoplastic composite material	Depends on the specific material combination	Depends on the specific material combination	1.2-1.5	N/A	High strength, good energy absorption effect, moderate weight	High cost, complex manufacturing process

Material comparison

Impact resistance: Polycarbonate and polymer composites excel in riot shield applications, while Kevlar and aramid fibers provide excellent impact protection in riot suits and helmets.

Weight: High-density polyethylene fibers (UHMWPE) and reinforced polyethylene provide lightweight solutions in riot suits and helmets, improving wearing comfort.