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Behind the Scenes of HESCO Armor Plate Production: Quality and Safety Standards

When it comes to personal body armor technology, HESCO has few peers and no superiors. Their products have been used by our armed forces for over two decades and have saved countless lives in all kinds of combat zones.

They are the first choice for our nation’s military, federal agencies, police departments, and security companies. In fact, HESCO body armor plates are the best protective gear you can take with you when you go out in harm’s way. 

HESCO’s engineers know the paramount importance of reliable and dependable personal protection body armor plates. In fact, that’s why our armed forces chose them in the first place. 

All HESCO body armor plates offer an exceptional weight-to-performance ratio. Since they are flexible, it’s easy to wear them for extended periods without any discomfort or fatigue. They may be light and easy to wear, but that doesn’t mean these plates don’t work well. Rest assured, they offer exceptional protection against even very powerful armor-piercing battle rifle rounds. 

HESCO’s Product Testing Standards

All HESCO armor plates are always rigorously tested at ultramodern laboratories and under stringent protocols. HESCO knows that the warriors who don their armor put their very lives on the line while performing their duties. This is precisely why they prepare their body armor products accordingly. Putting on a HESCO product means state-of-the-art protection with the finest armor plates available today. To ensure their plates are indeed the best ones around, HESCO subjects them to a battery of tests before they dispatch them to their distribution centers. 

Some of the more crucial tests include the following:

Buoyancy-related tests to ensure the plates don’t sink during water crossings 

Operational durability tests including vibration tests, drop impact tests, and shock tests 

Tests to determine their resistance to fungus, fluid, and chemical agents 

High altitude tests 

These plates are checked multiple times to see how they perform under low and high temperature extremes

Kinetic impact tests such as stab tests, blast, ballistic, and even fragmentation tests to ensure they offer maximum all-around protection from a broad range of threats

Tests to determine flexibility, ergonomics, and comfort 

Detailed x-ray inspections are conducted to see if there are any cracks or dents that might compromise the structural integrity of the plates

As of now, all of HESCO’s ballistic personal protection plates are being proudly manufactured at HESCO’s cutting-edge production facility in Aberdeen, USA.

HESCO’s engineers take great pains to ensure they provide innovative body armor solutions, keeping in mind the all-important goal—survivability. That’s why they use only top-quality raw materials and work hard to create the most reliable personal armor products available today.   

HESCO knows there is nothing more valuable and more important than your life. You can rely on HESCO plates to protect you when facing the gravest of extreme situations!

Hesco Armor Levels: Your Guide to Choosing the Right One

Hesco body armor plates represent cutting-edge technology in personal body armor protection. They are used by our nation’s armed forces as well as numerous state and private security agencies. In fact, these plates have proved their worth over the years in countless battlefields all over the world.  

They are available in a wide variety of designs and sizes as per threat level and mission requirements. They start from non-ballistic training plates that can survive all kinds of training combat scenarios. On the other end of the spectrum are level IV+ plates that can withstand direct hits from powerful military rifles firing armor-piercing ammo. 

800 Series 

HESCO’s flagship 800 premium level IV+ plates have been purpose-built for fluid and volatile environments. I.e., places where survival depends on speed and top-quality personal armor. The 800 series is tailor-made for maneuverability and extensive protection. They are manufactured from SPECTRA—a next-generation material that’s forty percent lighter yet fifteen times stronger than steel. These plates maintain their overall strength and flexibility much more than most competing plates out there.  

They are finished with a durable and water-resistant coating to ensure unsurpassed quality in performance and feel. The 800 series will protect you from some of the most dangerous military rifle cartridges around, including .30-06 and 7.62×51 NATO armor piercing ammunition. 

600 Series 

All 600 series personal body armor plates are designed for ease of mobility and comfort, even on lengthy patrols. They are light enough to be worn with the rest of the kit out in the field and have been made with SPECTRA material. They are available in military-style SAPI and law enforcement cuts. The 600 series provides comprehensive protection against 7.62×39 and 7.62×51 rounds. They can also withstand 5.56 NATO green tips.  

HESCO 400 Series 

HESCO’s 400 series plates provide cost-effective yet lifesaving protection for emergency first responders in an active shooter scenario. They can protect you in even the most volatile situations and are durable enough to be worn on duty for extended periods. Their Cordura wrap ensures enhanced resistance to tearing and abrasions. They are rated for level IV threats and can stop even full-power 30-06 armor piercing loads in their tracks. These plates are fully compatible with the 400 series side plates to ensure overall protection. 

HESCO 200 Series  

These plates have been designed for low visibility and discretion, making them the ideal choice for special threat protection. They have a multi-curve design for ease of mobility and maximum comfort. Lightweight and waterproof, they have been coated with polyurethane and wrapped in Cordura nylon. The 200 series side plates are also available for extra protection against long-range rifle shots.  

HESCO 200 series plates weigh between 4 to 5 pounds (as per individual size) and are thin and light enough to be worn under clothing without printing. 

All HESCO personal protection plates are proudly manufactured in the US with the finest materials available today. When the chips are down, you can depend on HESCO armor to save your life!

The Game-Changing Next Gen SPECTRA Materials and Technology Used for the Hesco 4800 Body Armor Plates

Hesco’s flagship 800 Body Plate Series has been created for fast and fluid combat environments. These plates offer enhanced protection and superior performance in comparison to most other personal protection plates available today. They have been designed to protect personnel in highly contested battle spaces. This series offers extensive protection along with a very high degree of maneuverability and freedom of movement.

SPECTRA: Giving HESCO 4800 Model Plates Their Definitive Edge!

HESCO 4800 – 800 series plates have been manufactured from next-generation SPECTRA material and represent the absolute best in state-of-the-art body armor technology. 

SPECTRA is a composite fabric developed by some of Honeywell’s finest engineers. It is fifteen times stronger than steel when the two materials are compared pound-for-pound.

Using this material helps reduce the overall weight of the 4800 plates by around 40 percent. At the same time, the plates maintain their overall strength and flexibility. It is for precisely this reason that the HESCO 800 series armor plates tend to be far lighter than most other personal protection plates around. However, the lesser weight doesn’t mean compromising on quality since they still offer the highest level of protection in their class. 

The HESCO 4800 is a lightweight and reliable personal body armor plate that offers the wearer NIJ Level IV protection. This means it will protect you against extremely powerful and dangerous military rifle cartridges including 7.62×51 NATO as well as the very hard-hitting 30-06 AP (armor piercing) rounds. 

This series also offers seamless compatibility with BI 4100 and BI 4101 NIJ Level IV Side Plates. This lightweight combination offers excellent protection against most threats to the upper parts of the body. Thanks to SPECTRA’s weight-saving properties, you will be able to wear all these plates together without suffering from fatigue or sacrificing your mobility. 

Top Features of the 4800 Level IV Armor Plate Series

Built from next-gen SPECTRA materials 

Multi-curve design for enhanced comfort over long duty hours 

Available in different cuts as per military and LEA requirements 

Lightweight and portable

Water-resistant 

Extremely durable

Precision quality control 

Proudly built from the ground up in the U.S.

All HESCO 4800 series plates offer unmatched performance in a lightweight and water-resistant package. They will be your ideal companions in some of the most hostile environments in the world, and you can rely on them to protect you on the toughest battlefields. 

The Level III of Your HESCO 3611C Explained

The HESCO 600 armor plate series has been designed for comfort and mobility. These plates offer unbeatable level III+ protection while being light enough to ensure they can be worn for extended periods.

HESCO has created these high-performance plates for tactical teams and SWAT units that conduct speed-based operations and rely on maximum mobility for survival.

HESCO 3611C plates are like all other HESCO ballistic inserts because they have been created according to the highest quality standards possible. These plates are tested to meet all National Institute of Justice requirements for personal protection armor.

The 600 Series has been specifically manufactured for long-term comfort for operators who have to wear them for extended duty periods. This series is ideal for such operations since it provides greater mobility during lengthy patrols and even when the operator is participating in high-speed movements and maneuvers.

Your 3611C plates have been created, keeping your safety in mind. Wearing them means you will always have complete peace of mind that you have not compromised on personal protection. These plates will protect you very effectively from a broad range of threats. They will also keep you fully mobile, and you won’t even feel you are protected by level III+ armor.

It is also possible to pair the 3611C plates with BI 3110 Level III+ side plates for all-around protection. You can rely on your HESCO 3611C Level III+ plates to protect you from the penetrator equipped 5.56×45 M855 (M4) round and even 7.62×39 MSC (AK 47) projectiles as well.

Key Features of the HESCO 3611C Plates

Constructed from highly advanced SPECTRA material

Available in military-style SAPI cut along with law enforcement-style cut

Precision quality control

Water-resistant

Very durable construction

Comfortable design for long periods of wear

NIJ Level III+ protection

Standalone plates

Polyurethane-coated cutting-edge Cordura fabric

HESCO Personal Protection Armor

HESCO personal armor plate products have been used by our military for over two decades because they exceed NIJ’s most rigorous standards. These plates have proved themselves in combat on battlefields worldwide and have been instrumental in saving the lives of our brave men and women in uniform.

HESCO understands the importance of creating top-quality products that you can rely on—when your life is on the line. Rest assured, you can depend on your Polyurethane-coated HESCO 3611C plates when the chips are down!

How Does the Level 4 of My HESCO 4400 Armor Benefit Me?

You will definitely need Level IV armor protection should you be going in harm’s way. Here, it is crucial to know that not all Level IV plates are the same. In fact, using a substandard plate can mean the difference between life and death. However, there is no need to worry where the HESCO 4400 personal protection armor plate series is concerned. These plates offer cutting-edge, lifesaving protection. You can rely on them in even the most contested battle spaces. 

The HESCO 4400: Saving Lives When the Chips Are Down!

HESCO’s flagship 4400 ­– 400 series is ideal for every stalwart warrior and emergency responder in an active shooter situation.

You have to be totally prepared for everything in such a scenario. Here, your HESCO 4400 Level IV plate will be your critical edge that will tilt the odds in your favor.

Its Cordura nylon wrap finish is very tough and extremely durable. It is water resistant and is largely impervious to abrasions caused by daily wear. 

Universal Top-of-the-line Protection

These very high-quality Level IV plates are perfectly capable of stopping even full-power 30-06 (7.62×51) armor-piercing rounds. Rest assured, your HESCO 4400 plates provide the ultimate personal body armor protection in their respective class. In fact, these plates are also capable of defeating even very hard-hitting AP ammunition.

The 4400 plate is compatible with BI 4101 and the BI 4100 Level IV side-fitting plates. Using all these plates together would provide you with full-spectrum protection.

Why Choose HESCO Plates?

HESCO understands the extreme importance of its personal protective armor plates. This is why all Hesco products undergo very stringent tests conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories.

These 4400 plates have been designed to serve in the gravest extreme, and they have been painstakingly created to satisfy even the highest quality standards. The United States Armed Forces have been using HESCO plates to protect our brave men and women in uniform for over two decades. In fact, these plates have been used in battlefields all over the world and have never been found wanting in any respect. 

Your Hesco 4400 armor plates can help you survive extremely dangerous situations, including direct hits from powerful AP rounds. At the same time, their light 3.6kg weight means you can wear them all day long without losing your mobility. You should use the Hesco 4400 armor plate to protect yourself from all those people who want to hurt you—and everything you stand for!

Using the Modlite: OKW-18650 Light in Wet Conditions

The Modlite OKW is all about throw and toughness. It has been designed to throw its light over vast distances without flooding the whole area. Unlike other brands, it doesn’t have very high lumens (680), but it’s candela or throw clocks in at a massive 69,000.

This allows the beam to hold true to a specific spot up to 250 yards or so. Once mated to an LPVO, or Low Power Variable Optic, it will enable you to identify and engage targets at night at very long distances.

Water Resistance

The OKW is impervious to wet conditions because it is rated IPX8 2m. This is a very high water resistance level and ensures the tactical flashlight will be able to work perfectly at depths of up to 2 meters for over 24 hours. In fact, it is likely that once its tail cap has been properly fitted, the seal would stop water ingress at depths of even 10 meters.

An Incredibly Strong Weapon-Mounted Light

This light has been built from the ground up to be extremely tough. This is why it is strong enough to survive not just the recoil impulse of powerful weapons, but also the rigors of combat.

While many tactical weapon-mounted lights can handle single shots and even rapid fire, combat is a whole new ball game. The weapon might be dropped or even used as a bludgeon. The Modlite OKW can handle just about everything you throw at it without skipping a beat.

Its overall throw is roughly 400% greater than the throw of its closest competitor—the famous Surefire M600DF. You will be able to use it to reach out and clearly identify your targets beyond visual range, even in pitch-dark conditions, with the help of your LPVO.

Key Features of the Modlite OKW 18650

Built from military grade and durable 6061 series aluminum

It offers 680 lumens with 69k candela so you can use it both indoors and outdoors

Its drivers have been tested to extreme specs

The OKW can easily withstand the recoil of the powerful SCAR-17—even in full auto mode

Proudly built in the USA

Mil-spec hard anodized finish

Ultra-clear BOROFLOAT lens to ensure 99% light transmittance

As long as you use the correct batteries,[1] you can always rely on your Modlite OKW to perform at both the home as well as in the field.

[1]* IMPORTANT NOTE!

This tactical light doesn’t support Lithium CR123 cells. Using these cells may lead to an explosion.

You Will Feel Light as a Feather with HESCO’s 3810 Armor Composition: Here’s Why

HESCO’s 3810 armor plates are part of the company’s flagship 800 personal armor protection series. All 3810 plates offer superior performance and exceptional protection. Designed to work in volatile and fast-moving environments, they ensure seamless mobility even in extremely tough operational environments. These plates combine light weight and comfort with the very best possible protection against all kinds of threats in a hostile environment. 

3810 plates are made from scratch with next-generation materials and they offer absolutely cutting-edge personal armor plate technology. Apart from offering the highest-level protection in their class, these 800 series armor plates are far lighter than just about all other NJI level III+ personal armor plates. 

All 3810 plates come with a highly durable and water-resistant finish. Just like their other counterparts in the 800 series – the 3810 plates also deliver unmatched performance in the field. 

Why Choose HESCO’s 800 Series Armor Plates?

The 800 Series is widely reputed to be the very best body armor plating system around. Unlike many other level III+ plates, this series is light enough to be worn for an extended period without causing fatigue or impairing mobility. It has been constructed from a revolutionary composite fabric known as SPECTRA. Various tests have confirmed that this fabric is almost fifteen times stronger than steel. It offers vastly superior protection against even severe ballistic threats while allowing rapid movement on the battlefield.  

All 3810 plates undergo testing to determine their stab, projectile, and shrapnel resistance and are rigorously checked to ensure they meet and even exceed NJI’s most stringent standards.  

Top Features of the HESCO 3810 Level III+ Body Armor Plate

Very lightweight: 3.9 lb. /1.8 kgs.

It has been built with next-gen SPECTRA technology and materials

Extra comfortable for long-term use because of its multi-curve design

Available in military-style SAPI and LEA Shooter pattern styles. 

Water-resistant Polyurethane finished with durable Cordura fabric

Built as per extremely stringent standards at HESCO’s in-house facility at Aberdeen 

Proudly made in the USA by highly experienced engineers and technicians 

HESCO’s personal body armor products have been regularly used by the military for many years. These plates have proved their worth many times on battlefields all over the world. 

Now you too can also rely on HESCO 3810 personal armor plates and wear them with total confidence, even in some of the most hostile environments on the planet. 

What the HESCO L210 Design Can Do For You In Terms of Safety

HESCO’s L210 series provides excellent protection against firearms projectiles while ensuring near-total concealability. This is a very discreet body armor plate that offers plenty of protection relative to its weight and thickness. The L120 is very effective against various types of light armor-piercing rifle ammunition.

All L210 Special Rifle Threat (SRT) plates are part of HESCO’s 200 series. The whole series has been specifically designed to provide effective low-visibility armor. These plates (both front and back) are affordable, yet they can be depended upon to provide a very high degree of protection. They are capable of defeating even the formidable AK 47  7.62×39 armor piercing (AP) projectile. The L210 plate can also stop the steel penetrator-equipped M855 NATO Green tip 5.56×45 round.

All HESCO L210 plates can also be integrated with their BI L110 Special Rifle Threat counterpart side plates. Combining these armor plate sets will ensure a comprehensive protection zone and a correspondingly higher chance of survival in a combat situation. The L210 series side plates can also be elevated to cover the vital areas of the torso and protect them against side shots.

HESCO L210 Design Features

Made from highly advanced composite materials

Water-resistant composition

Effective protection against various kinds of special rifle threats

Polyurethane-coated extremely durable Cordura fabric finish 

No compromise on quality – ever!

Cost-effective personal body armor solution 

Tested to exceed NJI’s most stringent ballistic resistance standards

HESCO Products 

HESCO armor plate products have been used by the US military for decades. It is not just our warriors in uniform alone, but over the years, many government agencies have also started using HESCO body armor solutions for their agents in the field. 

All HESCO products are rigorously tested according to the most rigorous standards at their cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Aberdeen, Washington. They are subjected to ballistic and stabbing tests along with water immersion and temperature tests, to quote but a few such tests. 

Key Specifications

Material: Composite /ceramic

Weight: 5.5 lb. 

Protection: Special Rifle Threat; 5.56 and  7.62×39 API and similar calibers

Color: Black

HESCO L210 plate inserts are the best means of survival when you go out in harm’s way. Rest assured, you can always depend on HESCO personal armor solutions to protect you if and when your life is on the line.