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Protect yourself from the side
Serious protection with a trivial weight.
At UARM™, we don’t settle for compromises, and neither should you. This pair of ICW plates is intended solely for use in combination with a soft armor panel/backbone – offering the lowest weight possible for protection on the side of your plate carrier from common handgun and rifle threats. Compatible with most cummerbunds mounted side plate pouches. Sold in pairs.
Adapt To Your Environment
Our armor plates cover a wide range of ballistic threats from handguns to high-powered rifles – find which protection level suits your needs.
7.62×51 FMJ M80
5.56×45 FMJ M193
5.45×39 MSC 7N6 (AK-74)
7.62×39 MSC 57-N-231 (AK-47, AKM)
Tested in NIJ-accredited and DSTU-certified laboratories independently.
Shock Absorption
Unlike traditional solutions, our ballistic plates are designed to absorb the kinetic kick delivered from a bulled by engulfing the projectile and simultaneously eliminating ricochet. This means you can keep fighting even after taking multiple hits.
Advanced Armor Materials
Your armor could save your life, so know it like the back of your hand. Utilizing a unique UHMWPE molding technique, our ballistic plate's backbones are on the bleeding edge of body armor – ensuring maximum durability and protection with the lowest weight.
Features:
- Priced per pair of plates
- An all-time bestseller with optimal weight/protection/price ratio
- Can be used for both the left and the right sides
- Advanced lightweight composite of UHMWPE
- The same composite is available as body plates and shoulder plates
- Neutral buoyancy in water
- Single-curved body shaped
- Available as STA (Stand Alone) and ICW (in conjunction with) design
- Multi-hit capability for over 6 shots
- Independently tested in an NIJ-accredited laboratory for NIJ Standard 0101.06, as well as certified laboratories according to DSTU 8835:2019 against Soviet/Russian ammunition
Specs:
Ballistic Performance:
7.62×51 FMJ M80
5.56×45 FMJ M193
5.45×39 MSC 7N6 (AK-74)
7.62×39 MSC 57-N-231 (AK-47, AKM)
Use trauma pad to reduce BFD 44mm
Testing
This product has been independently tested in an NIJ-approved laboratory according to the NIJ Standard 0101.06, as well as a certified laboratory according to the DSTU 8835:2019 against Soviet/Russian ammunition.
Armor Composite
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Capabilities
Multi-hit, minimum 6 shots
Configuration
Stand Alone (STA)
Thickness
1.18″ (30 mm)
Buoyancy
Positive, floats in water
Exterior Cover
Nylon
Warranty
5 years on ballistic material and 1 year on exterior cover material and workmanship
FAQ:
Q: Are prices listed for a pair of plates?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I determine the size of the armor plate?
A: By measuring your chest circumference.
With standard sizes (6″, 8″), it is made to cover your lethal zones on the torso (heart, lungs, kidneys) without extending further due to weight.
Q: Are the same plates used for the right side and the left side?
A: Yes.
The UARM™ SA3USP™ hard plates are ergonomically designed to fit equally well on the left and on the right sides.
Q: What is the advantage of SA3USP over steel armor plates?
A: The most significant advantage is the absence of ricochet, as it protects both the operator, their comrades, as well as the environment of the team from secondary damage and injuries. Also, the SA3USP is significantly lighter than any steel plate of comparable size.
Q: What is the shelf life of armor plates?
A: Officially, 5 years.
The date is calculated from the manufacturing label on the back of the plate. While good maintenance and handling can preserve the plate's ballistic capabilities for longer, we will only guarantee five years from manufacturing.
Q: What is the shelf life of armor plates?
A: Officially, 5 years. The date is calculated from the manufacturing label on the back of the plate. While good maintenance and handling can preserve the plate's ballistic capabilities for longer, we will only guarantee five years from manufacturing.
Q: Do armor plates lose their protective properties after expiration?
A: Not instantly.
Due to chemical processes and oxidation occurring inside the composite material, the anti-ballistic capabilities of the armor plate will slowly deteriorate over time. After five years, we no longer guarantee the same level of protection and you should renew your plates as soon as possible.
Q: How many hits can an armor plate withstand?
A: Armor plates are tested under the NIJ standard to withstand up to 6 consecutive hits. While that number can be greater, we can’t guarantee that result.
Q: Is it possible to use an armor plate that has been hit by a bullet?
A: It is not recommended.
You may continue operations with a damaged armor plate due to composite materials that, when damaged, only a tight zone of the armor fails. Undamaged zones still offer ballistic protection. However, you will need to replace the armor plate after the mission as further use is prohibited.
Q: Why is the weight of the armor important?
A: Especially over extended missions, every pound counts. Because the SA3USP is significantly lighter than the alternatives, that weight can be used for other types of gear such as ammo or med-packs, or serve to lighten the load in general and make the operator more agile and less fatigued over time. Finally, lighter gear reduces the medical impact of carrying heavy loads on the spine and lower back, reducing the chance of chronic pain and injury.
Q: Is it NIJ Certified?
A: This product has been independently tested in NIJ-accredited laboratories according to the NIJ Standard 0101.06, as well as certified laboratories according to the DSTU 8782:2018. against Soviet/Russian ammunition.