Ballistic Composite Panels: Efficient Manufacturing for Modern Protection Solutions

Wickert press systems play a key role in the production of ballistic composite panels

In a world with increasing safety requirements, components are created that protect people, vehicles and infrastructure. Wickert develops press systems for this purpose that must function reliably precisely when errors are not an option.
Whether it's ballistic fibre composite panels, protection modules for vehicles or components for personal protective equipment: a perfectly controlled process is crucial. This is exactly where Wickert comes in – with precise technology, clear process control and over 125 years of experience in press construction.
Ballistic composite panels protect vehicles, ships, aircraft and sensitive areas of application from bullets, fragmentation and impact projectiles. Their performance is based on materials such as:

Aramides
High Performance Polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Glass, ceramic and metal fibres
Elastomers

In compression presses from Wickert, these materials are processed into resistant protective laminates under defined pressure and precise temperature control.

Fields of application for these components include:

Vehicle systems (e.g. door modules, body elements, underride protection)
Shipbuilding and safety-relevant areas at sea
Modules for stationary protection areas
Body armour
Wickert supplies the press systems for this – specialist companies use them to manufacture tailor-made protective plates for their respective applications.