The Science Behind the HESCO 4800’s Superior Ballistic Resistance

HESCO’s 4800 series personal body armor plates are built for the express purpose of portability and maneuverability in just about every fast-paced combat environment. They offer improved protection and strong performance compared to many body protection plates around. Their premise is quite simple. They give you reliable protection even in the most contested battle spaces. In fact, this series offers extensive protection along with a very high degree of maneuverability as well as freedom of movement.

Advanced Ceramic/UHMWPE Construction

HESCO’s 4800 series body plates have a definitive edge in the body protection niche. What sets them apart is their advanced Ceramic/UHMWPE construction. This next-generation combination of materials represents cutting-edge body armor plate technology. 

The hard ceramic strike face is engineered to break up and stop armor-piercing projectiles, while the UHMWPE backing catches the resulting fragments.

This construction keeps the plate considerably lighter than comparable steel armor without sacrificing durability. The end result ensures that the HESCO 4800 series is not only lightweight but also highly capable. At the same time, these plates offer excellent protection in their specific class. 

These plates offer NIJ Level IV body protection. This means they provide excellent protection against some of the most dangerous and powerful military rifle cartridges around, such as the hard-hitting 7.62×51 NATO. In fact, they will also protect you against its parent cartridge, the venerable 30-06. 

All 4800 plates are compatible with BI 4101 NIJ as well as BI 4100 Level IV side protection plates. This lightweight yet super-strong combination will protect you against most ballistic threats to the chest, abdomen, and other upper areas of your body. The plates’ weight-saving construction will enable you to wear a full combination of these plates simultaneously for extended service hours without causing fatigue. At the same time, you won’t have to worry about sacrificing your mobility. 

Key Features of this Series

• Water-resistant 
• Built from advanced Ceramic/UHMWPE materials 
• Extremely durable
• Multi-curve design to ensure a more comfortable fit throughout your duty hours 
• Available in various cuts according to both LEA as well as military requirements 
• Precision quality control 
• Lightweight and portable
• Proudly made right here in the US!

All Hesco 4800 plates as well as the extended 800 series offer dependable performance in a water-resistant and lightweight package. HESCO conducts a wide range of tests on all their products to ensure they are fit to serve in some of the deadliest conflict zones in the world. Indeed, it is for this very reason that professionals and agencies rely on HESCO products. 

Rest assured, they are built to give you a critical edge whenever you have to face the unknown in a hostile environment.