Ballistic penetration testing is in accordance with Armet's Quality Control Standards

Quality Statement: Armet records and maintains full armor material trace ability. All testing of armor plate, transparencies and composites is conducted in accordance with Armet's Quality Control Standards. Armet tests at a range of 5 metres, using factory ammunition that has been weighed prior to firing to ensure that it meets the required norms. The bullet is fired electronically through a military quality barrel with the projectile then passing through a chronograph beam to ensure that it meets the requirements of the ballistic testing standards. The armor-testing samples are maintained at an ambient temperature for 24 hours prior to testing. Samples are removed from each mill lot of armor plate prior to installation on a client's vehicle and are tested in accordance with the established norms. Upon satisfactory testing, a Certificate of Quality is issued for each sheet.

Armored transparencies are purchased from various leading glass manufacturers. Random glass samples meeting various ballistic levels are continuously provided to Armet and are certified according to Armet's Quality Control Standards. The samples are tested and the laminate process is noted and certified by Armet as conforming to the required ballistic standards. Glass intended for a client's vehicle is inspected upon receipt and is compared to the test samples for confirmation of both lay-up and the optical zebra test. This inspection ensures the optical clarity of the glass. After confirmation of conformity, the client's glass is certified that it meets Armet's Quality Control Standards.

Most armored vehicle manufacturers claim that they only use certified armoring materials. Whilst this is commendable, unfortunately, it is just not good enough. Manufacturers of armored vehicles should undertake testing in accordance with a quality-testing procedure similar to Armet's . Armet's policy of in-house testing is simply because on one occasion, using a sample of armor supplied by a leading supplier of high hard ballistic steel, Armet performed an in-house ballistic test for a government quality inspector, but the product failed! The supplier, had provided Armet with a ballistic testing certificate from a recognized testing facility, but nevertheless, the material was faulty.