How much plastic does it take to stop a bullet?

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2 жыл бұрын

In this project video I experiment with lexan (polycarbonate) plastic to see how much ballistic resistance it has. This plastic is commonly used in bulletproof glass, vizors, and riot shields. The experiment was in hopes of figuring out how much polycarbonate I will need for my armored vehicle build, and newer ceramic tests! Plus now we have a standard to compare other solid block plastics to. how you all enjoy.
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@Oxnate 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing these tests for all of us.

@alexjackson9997 2 жыл бұрын

Just a thought. When the "test plates" are shot, if they are not perpendicular to the bullet path, then their effect thickness increases. That is, 7/8' polycarb angled could have an effective thickness equivalent to 1 inch polycarb perpendicular.

@gamecubekingdevon3 2 жыл бұрын

interessing! wasn't expecting the 1/4 to stop both a .22lr and a .38special (it means that 6mm gives good anti-frag protection)

@Pipitarutor 2 жыл бұрын

The white plastic that make the wall of a hockey rink is usually HDPE and the plastic glass is usually PC.

@jimandrews2967 Күн бұрын

In the factory we BEND lexan polycarbonate in press brake machines to get 90 degree corners.

@riffhurricane 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciative new sub here. Working my way through your back catalog of vids, & you've given me a ton of ideas for silly things I can get up to this winter. Thank you buddy, this is great stuff you're doing here. 👌

@jamesm1 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you experiment with Delrin plastic, the stuff Bic lighters are made of. It's INSANELY durable from what I understand, like tensile strength of steel tier strong.

@EternallyThankful-os6pz Күн бұрын

Thanks for posting this - always wondered about this subject in regards to home windows.

@chloetablate7997 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the vehicle video. I'm looking to do something similar

@Zane-It 2 жыл бұрын

Saving lives one video at a time.

@TheMawOfTheDunes 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the videos! A strange request, for your next shooting video, could you also have something soft to rest the plate against to see the impact on a person if it catches the round and compare that with for example foam padding to reduce it? As a HEMA enthusiast I can appreciate the difference padding makes when it comes to enduring an impact.

@FidgetyGuy Жыл бұрын

The protective properties of the electrical tape are legend.

@muerto2107 Жыл бұрын

I have access to so much of this! Didn't think to use the scraps.

@landcruiserchewy 2 жыл бұрын

This channel rocks!

@isaacsudduth1574 2 жыл бұрын

This was a pretty cool video. I've been working on an idea for body armor and I've been curious about wether or not polycarbonate can be effective and at what thickness.

@katiebea9258 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, tyvm

@warlockcommandcenter 2 жыл бұрын

Question you left the plastic peel sheet between layer, first you may want to look at removing the peel sheets, and and not using a stack of plate go directly to a monolithic 1/2” and 5/8” sheets of polycarbonate. Lastly all of that info I have read and seen suggested that you finish the and radius the corners and edge’s remove the saw cut marks and polish the saw marks can act as a fracture point.

@evanbrown2594

The rumor is that this is a component of the first generation m1 Abrams armor. In particular the material that is part of the NERA sandwich under compression in between two steel plates. Normally the design calls for rubber but there are many options for material with different tradeoffs.