Armoured Materials

Armour Plate has traditionally been used in military and civilian applications.  Armour steel can be used for both blast and ballistic protection due to its excellent properties. We specialise in the processing and fabrication of armoured steel, armoured aluminium and titanium parts and assemblies 

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Armoured Plate

MTL has developed some unique capabilities to machine and cold form ultra-high hard armoured steels (up to 700 HB) and our capability is being recognised by our customers, who are improving their vehicle design and protection level by using this service.

Our knowledge in armour plate allows us to advise our customers, and recommend different armour solutions to suit different applications. We can offer help to achieve particular ballistic requirements and create the best armour solutions. Structural strength can be increased, and costs can be lowered through utilising the manufacturing process through our Design for Manufacture service.

We have a vast range of armour plate ranging from 300HB to 700HB, in thicknesses starting from 2.5mm to 80mm. Material is readily available for us to process, from armour plate cutting to armour plate fabrication.

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Armoured Steel

Armour steel is a high-strength, low-alloy structural steel, specially processed to provide excellent penetration resistance and blast protection. Its properties are achieved through quenching and tempering, ensuring an optimal balance between hardness and toughness.

The required level of protection naturally depends on the specific threat. The harder the steel, the greater the protection against ballistic and high-velocity projectiles. 

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Armoured Aluminium

MTL collaborates with armoured vehicle manufacturers, leveraging our extensive technical knowledge to help customers achieve significant weight reductions. MTL has over 25 years experience of processing armoured aluminium for a variety of vehicle platforms, manufacturing components for hull structures, appliqué/add-on kits, or underbelly applications.

We have long-established relationships with some the leading producers of aluminium in Europe, which allows us to support our customer base with access to both stock and mill-rolling of specific material grades which can be hard to attain.

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Titanium

Titanium is a vital material for modern defence applications due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and impact durability. As a core element in armour systems, titanium provides superior protection while remaining lightweight, which is crucial for improving mobility and performance in combat scenarios. Its ability to absorb and distribute kinetic energy, along with its resilience in extreme conditions, makes it ideal for military vehicles, personal protective gear, and aerospace defence systems. At MTL Advanced, we harness titanium’s unmatched qualities to deliver cutting-edge, durable, and reliable armour solutions for defence needs.

We use a range of brands including:

Our armoured parts are manufactured in hardened hot-rolled steel from producers such as Acelor Mittal and SSAB, Dillinger, Industeel.

We use a range of brands including:

Arconic, Novalis, Constellium aluminium.

Armox, Ramor, Mars, Quadrian, Defender, Mil A Spec 46100, Mil A spec 12560.

We can process and supply parts in:

We have a vast range of armour plate ranging from 300HB to 700HB, in thicknesses starting from 2.5mm to 80mm. Material is readily available for us to process, from armour plate cutting to armour plate fabrication. 

300HB

370HB

440HB

500HB

550HB

600HB

650HB

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Commitment to Quality

MTL Advanced has obtained certification for all major quality management standards, including ISO 9001:2015, EN 3834-2, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EN 1090, and ISO 15085, among others. Additionally, we are accredited by the German Bundeswehr and hold the Cyber Essentials Plus Certification. To ensure we meet the highest quality standards, we’ve invested in the very latest scanning and probing technologies. This continual investment in state of the art equipment ensures we meet the exacting quality requirements expected by our customers.
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Other Materials

At MTL, we stock a wide range of materials in Rotherham to meet customers' needs. From Ballistic Threat Level to Hardox Plate. We maintain traceability of all materials throughout the manufacturing process.