Ballistics Testing Services
Element helps you validate ballistic performance with precision ballistic testing for armor, firearms, and protective systems. From NIJ and MIL-STD compliance to custom protocols, our Wichita facility delivers fast, reliable data to reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market.
What is Ballistics Testing Services at Element?
Ballistics testing evaluates how materials, products, and protective systems perform under projectile and impact conditions including resistance, penetration, and energy transfer. At Element, we provide comprehensive ballistic, firearm, and impact testing services to support product development, validation, and certification. Our Wichita facility conducts testing to global standards and custom protocols, helping customers ensure safety, compliance, and performance in real-world threat environments.
What Can Element Offer You For Ballistic Testing Services?
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
Element delivers comprehensive ballistic resistance, firearm performance, and ballistic impact testing to validate safety and compliance. Testing includes live-fire evaluation, velocity measurement, blunt impact testing, and backface deformation analysis.
- NIJ, MIL-STD, STANAG testing
- Ballistic resistance and penetration testing
- Helmet and blunt impact testing
- Firearm accuracy and performance testing
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
Element evaluates a wide range of protective materials and systems to ensure performance under real-world conditions.
- Body armor and soft armor
- Hard armor plates and composites
- Helmets and head protection systems
- Vehicle and structural armor
- Transparent armor and glazing
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Element combines standardized testing with tailored solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
- Controlled indoor live-fire testing
- Custom threat-level and velocity protocols
- Data acquisition and performance analysis
- R&D, validation, and certification support
Which Element Labs offer this service
Which Element Labs offer this service
Ballistic testing services are delivered from Element’s specialized facility in Wichita, Kansas, equipped for safe, precise, and repeatable testing.
Standards we test to and Materials we test
- NIJ 0101.06 / 0101.07
- MIL-STD standards
- NATO STANAG standards
- UL ballistic standards
- ASTM ballistic methods
- Soft armor systems
- Hard armor plates
- Composite materials
- Helmets and protective headgear
- Vehicle armor systems
- Transparent armor
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex compliance requirements
Slow time-to-market
Inconsistent test data
Fragmented testing providers
Why Choose Element
Integrated testing expertise
Purpose-built Wichita lab
Speed and reliability
Global strength, local delivery
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NIJ & MIL-STD
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Global Network
Frequently asked questions
Can Element support custom ballistics testing?
Yes, we develop custom ballistics testing protocols based on specific threat levels, velocities, and performance requirements
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