Body Armor Testing

Body Armor Testing Standards
Personal Armor is tested to rigorous standards to ensure the armor utilized by military, law enforcement and corrections officers perform to an accepted standard.
The protocols and performances being tested to require reliable testing tools. Sydor can supply the testing equipment to perform these evaluations. Other standards not listed below include US TOP, ITOP US MIL-STD, COPD, as well as VPAM. Sample testing standards and the suggested products are outlined below:
Body Armor Testing Products
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Biokinetics Ballistics Yaw Sensor
The Ballistics Yaw Sensor is a complete system used for measuring the yaw angle of bullets and fragments. It comprises a camera, LED flash, trigger, delay box, computer, and custom...
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Yaw (Angle of Attack) Diagnostics & Pre-Impact Diagnostics
The Sydor Technologies YAW (Yaw Analytics Workstation) provides advanced information for measuring the angle of attack and angle of impact characteristics of projectiles. Using triggering capabilities designed by Sydor Instruments...
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Yaw Measurement
Yaw Cards are an outdated measurement method for determining a projectile’s in-flight yaw. Sydor manufactures the Yaw Angle of Attack system and our partners at Biokinetics offer a detection sensor...
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Universal Weapon Mounts
A variety of weapon mounts to accommodate projectiles of all sizes Small Caliber Weapon Mount Sydor’s small caliber model accepts projectiles from .22” to 12.7 x 99 mm, whereas the...
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Range Tables
Sydor Technologies’ weapon stands and tables are a versatile suite of rugged, fully-adjustable, and easily inter-changeable tables and stands. With multiple models available, each intended to be paired with Sydor’s...
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Velocity Measurement Systems
A cross-functional suite of velocity measurement systems. Sydor Technologies offers a cross-functional suite of velocity measurement systems. Multiple detection modes are available including optical measurement, acoustic measurement, or Doppler measurement....
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Ballistic Targets
Sydor Technologies and our partners are proud to offer a variety of targets. These products range in complexity and many can be customized to meet unique customer requirements. Browse available...
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X-Y Frames
Easily placed multiple shots on the same ballistic target without overlapping shots and potential misses The X, Y Target frame has been developed to allow the end user to easily...
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Readout with the Integrated Range Instrumentation System (IRIS)
The Integrated Range Instrument System (IRIS) is an “all-in-one” control system for weapons and ammunition proofing, research and development on the range. IRIS can be paired with any of Sydor’s...
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Stab Rigs
The Sydor Technologies Stab Rig is a self-supporting drop rig. This structure was engineered testing soft and hard body armor, evaluated to meet all major international standards. The intended use...
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Gas Gun Testing Chamber
Providing an enclosed testing system for your Sydor Gas Gun. This self-contained unit can be safely installed within offices and testing arenas, making it a great addition to existing laboratories....
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Gas Guns
Sydor’s Gas Guns are ideal for armor testing, ballistic testing, and safety testing. Available in a single-stage configuration, our gas guns fire up to 950 m/s. Performance at these velocities...
Resources
Datasheet
Sydor Optical Target Model 482 DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Tumbler Unit DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Conditioning Chamber DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Range Tables and Mounts DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Testing Chamber DatasheetDatasheet
Mounts & Range Tables DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Compact Velocity Screen DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Automatic Paper Target DatasheetDatasheet
Biokinetics Linear Impactor DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Acoustic Target DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor IRIS Data Analysis DatasheetDatasheet
Sydor Single Stage Gas Gun DatasheetBrochure
Personal Armor Testing Overview