Level IV Ballistic Plate – Silicon Carbide UHMWPE Body Armor

Professional Level IV Rifle Protection Built for Those Who Demand Confidence

When rifle-rated protection matters, choosing the right armor is critical. The Texas Apex Level IV Ballistic Plate is engineered with advanced materials that provide an exceptional balance of protection, durability, and weight. Featuring a premium Silicon Carbide (SiC) ceramic strike face backed by Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), this plate is designed to provide dependable stand-alone rifle protection while remaining comfortable enough for extended wear.

Unlike traditional heavy ceramic armor, Silicon Carbide offers excellent hardness while reducing weight, making it one of the preferred materials for modern ballistic armor systems. Combined with UHMWPE, this Level IV Ballistic Plate helps absorb and distribute impact energy while maintaining structural integrity under demanding conditions.

Whether you’re building a plate carrier for professional duty, personal preparedness, range training, or security applications, this plate delivers premium materials and dependable construction.

Premium Construction

Every Level IV Ballistic Plate is manufactured using carefully selected materials designed for high-performance ballistic applications.

Silicon Carbide Ceramic Strike Face

The front strike face uses advanced Silicon Carbide ceramic to disrupt and fracture incoming armor-piercing projectiles upon impact. Silicon Carbide provides an excellent combination of hardness and reduced weight compared to many traditional ceramic materials, helping improve mobility without sacrificing performance.

UHMWPE Composite Backing

Behind the ceramic strike face is a high-strength UHMWPE backing layer. UHMWPE is widely used in modern ballistic protection because of its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and its ability to absorb and disperse impact energy. This composite construction works together to reduce projectile energy and minimize backface deformation.

Durable Polyurethane Protective Coating

Each plate is sealed with a rugged polyurethane (PU) coating that helps protect the ballistic materials from moisture, abrasion, and everyday environmental exposure. The protective finish also improves long-term durability during storage and normal field use.

Ballistic Performance

The manufacturer provided an independent ballistic test report from NTS Chesapeake for this armor plate.

The tested sample successfully defeated .30-06 M2 Armor Piercing (APM2) projectile fired at approximately 2,857 feet per second in a stand-alone configuration with:

No complete penetration
41.0 mm backface deformation
Test protocol documented as NIJ-STD-0101.06 Level IV

Why Choose Silicon Carbide?

Silicon Carbide is one of the most desirable ceramic materials used in modern body armor because it offers several important advantages:

Lower weight than many traditional ceramic armor materials
Excellent hardness
Superior multi-material energy dispersion
Improved mobility for extended wear
High structural strength

For users who spend long hours wearing armor, reducing unnecessary weight can make a significant difference in comfort and endurance.

Benefits of UHMWPE

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene has become one of the most widely used materials in modern ballistic protection due to its impressive mechanical properties.

Benefits include:

Extremely high strength-to-weight ratio
Excellent impact energy absorption
Lightweight construction
Corrosion resistant
Moisture resistant
Long service life

The combination of UHMWPE and Silicon Carbide creates a lightweight armor system capable of stopping high-energy rifle threats while maintaining user comfort.

Applications

The Texas Apex Level IV Ballistic Plate is ideal for:

Law Enforcement
Security Professionals
Tactical Training
Preparedness
Emergency Response
Personal Defense
Outdoor Operations
Range Use

Its stand-alone design eliminates the need for additional soft armor behind the plate, allowing it to integrate easily with most compatible plate carriers.

Features

Premium Silicon Carbide ceramic strike face
UHMWPE composite backing
Stand-alone rifle-rated design
Durable polyurethane protective coating
Approximately 5.2 lb weight
Moisture-resistant finish
Lightweight composite construction
Compatible with most standard plate carriers
Built for long-term durability
Professional-quality materials

Specifications

Specification Details

Protection Level Level IV (Tested)

Construction Silicon Carbide Ceramic + UHMWPE

Configuration Stand-Alone

Exterior Finish Polyurethane (PU) Coating

Weight Approximately 5.2 lbs

Size 9.5″ × 12″

Color Black

Why Buy From Texas Apex Tactical Supply?

At Texas Apex Tactical Supply, we carefully select equipment that offers an outstanding balance of performance, reliability, and value. We believe quality protective equipment should be built using proven materials and supported by available test documentation whenever possible.

Whether you’re upgrading your current plate carrier or building a new loadout, our goal is to provide dependable tactical equipment backed by knowledgeable customer service and fast shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a stand-alone plate?

Yes. This Level IV Ballistic Plate is designed to provide stand-alone rifle protection without requiring additional soft armor behind the plate.

What material is used?

The plate features a Silicon Carbide ceramic strike face with a UHMWPE composite backing protected by a durable polyurethane coating.

What plate carriers will it fit?

This plate is compatible with most standard plate carriers designed to accept plates of similar dimensions.

Disclaimer

Body armor is designed to reduce the risk of injury from qualifying ballistic threats but cannot eliminate all risk. No protective equipment can guarantee complete protection under every circumstance. Inspect armor before each use and replace any plate that has sustained significant impact or visible damage.

Weight	5.5 lbs
Dimensions	12 × 10 × 2 in