DEFENCE

In today’s theatre of operations, armoured vehicles, main battle tanks, military trucks, armoured bulldozers, fuel trucks and civilian armoured vehicles (VIP) are all subjected to gunfire, IED and mortar attacks. One of the most vulnerable sub-assemblies of these vehicles is the fuel tank. Damage to the fuel tank, although not necessarily at risk of explosion (when containing diesel fuel) can nevertheless easily cause the mission to be aborted and put the occupants in danger of an ambush.

Rubber self-sealing coatings can be applied to almost any aluminium, plastic or steel fuel tank to provide protection against 7.62, 12.7 (.50 cal.) and 20mm bullets. Application of these coatings eliminates the need for adding armoured steel plates, which are heavy and costly, around the tanks. Some of the numerous benefits include enhanced survivability; significant weight saving; reduced armouring requirements; shock resistance; explosion avoidance and more.

Rubber self-sealing fuel tank coatings have saved the lives of many soldiers. They are fast becoming a standard requirement in new armoured vehicle designs  where protecting the vehicle fuel tank has become a prime concern.

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