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Ballistic Fuel Tank Protection
BALLISTIC FUEL TANK PROTECTION (BATTLE JACKET)
Ref no. LM13 Battle Jacket
SME is an approved distributor for High Impact Technology’s BattleJacket® Ballistic and Blast Protection in Africa.
The BattleJacket® is an application to a fuel tank which makes the fuel tank self sealing (“healing”). The healing of the tank is due to a unique hygroscopic elastomer which can also elongate by 350%.
This elongation and fuel absorbing properties immediately seals a hole when a bullet has penetrated the fuel tank. During the passage of the bullet, it dislodges/exposes the encapsulated MEBs (a special swellable super absorbent polymer). A pressure wave forces fuel back out through the entrance hole activating the MEBs, which then react and form a permanent “plug”, thereby self-sealing.
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Extreme Shock and Vibration
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Rugged & Reliable
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Mil.Std 810 & 461 Qualified
Specifications
Also refer to BattleJacket® for more information.
Ref. LM13 Battle Jacket |
350% elongation |
Tensile Strength – 19.3MPa |
Flexural Modulus – 41.3MPa |
Hardness, Shore A – 85 |
Operational Temperature Range: 4˚C to 82˚C |
< 1% shrinkage |
Tenacious adhesion for long-term service |
Applicable to both metal and plastic surfaces |
Provides superior corrosion and abrasion protection |
Available in various colours. CARC paintable |
Thermal protection from adjacent extreme heat sources i.e. exhaust. |