International Armoring Corporation (IAC) uses the most technologically advanced material for their armored cars. IAC armored passenger vehicles are able to withstand a wide variety of attacks. To learn more about our differing protection levels, please review our ballistic page. On this page you will find just some of the cutting edge technology that goes into an IAC vehicle.
ARMORMAX®:
Armormax® is the ultimate in light weight ballistic armoring material. It was developed and owned by International Armoring Corporation. Armormax® is the lightest opaque armor in the industry; it reduces the added weight on a vehicle by up to 60% (over traditional steel armoring material), making it the lightest weight armoring system in the world. Armormax® is composed of a combination of synthetic fibers. The Armomax® composite technology is ten times stronger than ballistic steel – pound for pound!
WELD FREE™:
The Weld Free™ method is the most recently developed advancement from International Armoring Corporation. Weld Free™ is an independently certified* method used to place ballistic steel into vehicles without changing the ballistic properties of the steel armor. Standard welding methods cause heat effected zones, eliminating the ballistic integrity of the armored steel.
Ask Yourself: Is my armored vehicle certified to fail?*Certified by H.P. White Laboratories
Transparent Armor (GLASS):
Referred to as Lightweight Transparent Armor or LTA®, LTA® is the material used by International Armoring Corporation for armoring the glass in all its vehicles. LTA® glass provides a superior level of protection against the toughest security concerns, from random acts of street violence to Head of State protection. LTA® is International Armoring Corporation’s ballistic glass of choice. The LTA® Glass is composites of glass and polycarbonate substrates laminated with inter layers. This is done to absorb the energy and penetration from various ballistic threats through a process known as “controlled de-lamination.” The inner layer of polycarbonate is used to prevent spalling (fragment release – bullet, jacket or glass) upon ballistic impact. To learn more about the protection capabilities of the LTA® glass please refer to the Protection Levels page for clarification.LTA® Glass is:
- Distortion Free
- Looks identical to original vehicles glass – maintains original appearance
- Lighter and thinner than all-glass laminates or air-gap designs
- Unaffected by temperature fluctuations
- Offers dependable protection against a variety of lethal weapons
Run flat tires:
IAC can modify all existing tires in an armored vehicle with Run Flat tire inserts. The Run Flat Tire inserts allows the vehicle to travel up to 60 miles at 60 mph (depending on road conditions) on deflated tires. This insert is composed of a ballistic rubberized plastic “roller” ring that is designed, molded and installed inside each tire around the rim. Once the tires are deflated, the solid rubber ring acts as a backup tire, becoming an airless spare within the tire.
Elitus®
International Armoring Corporation’s commitment to continuous research and development assures clients the most technologically advanced armored passenger vehicles available. One example of such is International Armoring Corporation’s Elitus® Overlap System. This concealed molded armoring process (called Elitus®) assures an added level ballistic protection in all vulnerable (“weak”) areas in the passenger compartment – especially door openings and around windows.
Suspension:
The suspension of the vehicle (including shocks, springs and/or sway bars), along with the brakes should be modified when a vehicle is armored. International Armoring Corporation recommends its clients begin the armoring process with a heavier duty vehicle. This will help with the modification process of upgrading the suspension, shocks and brakes later on. The modification is done with a standard package that may vary depending on the needs of the client.
Bumpers:
Dual Ram Bumpers can be added to a client’s armored vehicle. They are concealed behind both the front and the rear bumpers. This option allows each vehicle to ram its way out of a dangerous situation without causing inoperable damage to the armored vehicle. In addition, this modification prohibits corners of the vehicle from being rammed into the tires, thus making the armored vehicle inoperable.
FUEL TANK AND FLOOR PROTECTION:
International Armoring Corporation’s dedication to bring tomorrow’s technology to today’s vehicles is evident in the armoring process. An example of such is the attention to detail. To ensure the safest vehicles, IAC protects the floor of the vehicle with a multi-layered ballistic nylon armor that is used to seal the entire floor of the vehicle. The floor armor is designed to absorb bomb fragmentation. The armor is concealed under the carpet and seats of the vehicle, maintaining the original appearance of the vehicle. Armor is also placed surrounding the fuel tank of each vehicle to create an anti-explosive fuel tank.
3RD HINGE DOOR SUPPORT:
3rd Hinge Door support is added to level B7 armored vehicles and whenever possible. A complete door structure modification is done to support any weight added by the armor material. This includes reinforcement of pillar posts and hinges. All modification in the door is done to help the armored door maintain its original functionality.
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