Vehicle Armouring Process
All vehicles undergoing armouring in the ArmourIT Africa armouring process starts off with a vehicle check in sheet. This is the first step in the ArmourIT Africa quality control process to ensure the vehicle is returned to the customer in the same state as it was received.
After the inspection has been signed off the vehicle undergoes stripping of the interior. Each part gets labelled and packaged for storage in our workshop. Interior parts receive a dedicated bin location for safe keeping during the armouring process until the vehicle is
ready for assembly.
B2 Armouring Process
Windows and interior removed
Opaque armouring: Pre-formed and thermo-formed aramid fibers (Kevlar®) panels are fitted to ensure 360° protection
up to level B2
Steel protection up to B2 level on battery & critical engine parts
where applicable
Transparent armouring: windows and additional accessories are fitted. Our glass is made of a single piece construction with an anti-spall inner layer. Total thickness is 16mm with a -1mm/+1mm tolerance
Quality control inspection takes place to ensure minimal ballistic gaps
Installation of additional optional extras
Assembly of interior
B4 Armouring Process
Windows and interior removed
Opaque armouring: Pre-formed and thermo-formed aramid fibers (Kevlar®) panels are fitted to ensure 360° protection up to level B4
Steel protection up to B4 level on battery & critical engine parts
where applicable
Transparent armouring: windows and additional accessories are fitted. Our glass is made of a single piece construction with an anti-spall inner layer. Total thickness is 23mm
with a -2mm/+2mm tolerance
Quality control inspection takes place to ensure minimal ballistic gaps
Overlap System is installed
Installation of additional optional extras
Assembly of interior
B6 Armouring Process
Windows and interior removed
Opaque armouring: Pre-formed, pre-cut and shaped 500+ Brinell Tempered Steel panels are fitted to ensure 360° protection
up to level B6
Steel protection up to B6 level on battery & critical engine parts
where applicable
Transparent armouring: windows and additional accessories are fitted. Our glass is made of a single piece construction with an anti-spall inner layer. Total thickness is 42mm
with a -2mm/+2mm tolerance
Quality control inspection takes place to ensure seamless welding and minimal ballistic gaps
Overlap System is installed
Fitting of Rodgard type run flat inserts
Installation of suspension upgrades
Installation of additional optional extras
Assembly of interior
All our armouring solutions conform to EN 1063 and EN 1522 International Standards
All our transparent armour are ISO 9000 certified and duly tested at independent laboratories, such as H.P. WHITE (USA) and BESSUCHAMT ULM (Germany) through our armouring partner.
Transparent armour is manufactured in our armouring partner’s production unit. Designed with a multi-layer PVB – PC configuration, for maximum resistance and reduced weight. The inner layer of the transparent armour is coated with a spall shield, to prevent any spalling, shrapnel or impact fragments which can cause injury to passengers.
B6 level of armouring includes a range of additional standard options e.g. overlap system, suspension upgrade, and run flat inserts
Armouring Levels as per VPAM EN1063/1522:
| Protection class | Weapon / Ammunition | Range (m) | Velocity (m/s) |
| B2 | 9mm | 5 | 400 |
| B3 | .357 Magnum | 5 | 430 |
| B4 | .44 Magnum | 5 | 440 |
| B4+ | AK 47 – 7.62 x 39mm mild steel core | 10 | 710 |
| B5 | 5.56 Nato – (5.56mm x 45mm) SS109 | 10 | 950 |
| B6 | 7.62 Nato – (7.62mm x 51mm) M80 ball | 10 | 830 |
| B7 | 7.62 Nato – (7.62mm x 51mm) P80 AP | 10 | 830 |
