TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SWC SHIELD 600
Shield 600 is a medium-carbon quenched and tempered steel plate product meeting
requirements of MIL-DTL-32332 (MR) for specialized ballistic armor applications.
CHEMISTRY
Component
C
Mn
P
S
WELDABILITY
Carbon equivalent of 0.84 Typical
MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
(ASTM A370)
Hardness
570-627 BHN
55-59 Rockwell C
Yield Strength (Typical)
220-250 Ksi
1517-1724 MPa
Tensile Strength (Typical) 290-325 Ksi
2000-2240 MPa
o
Tested @ -40 F, 6 ft-lbs min., full size, transverse. Sub-size
specimens used for sizes <1/2” thick will meet the MIL spec.
CHARPY V-NOTCH
IMPACT
BALLISTIC TESTING
AVAILABILITY
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Weight %
0.51 Max
1.0 Max
0.015 Max
0.015 Max
Component
Si
Cr
Mo
Ni
Weight %
0.50 Max
1.090 Max
0.50 Max
2.00 Max
To meet MIL-DTL-32332 (MR) test projectile .30 cal AP, M2, 30o
obliquity; testing of production material will be done at an approved
test facility.
SWC SHIELD 600 is available in widths up from 40 to 60” (1200 1524mm) and in thicknesses from 0.187-0.500” (4.75-12.7mm) with
a length of up to 24 feet (7315 mm). Inquire for custom widths and
lengths.
Send inquiries to [email protected].