SBIR/STTR Research Award

3D Printed, Engineering Ceramic Thermal Armor for Rifle Barrels, Suppressors, and Exhaust Systems

Award identifier 62910ceb6991729e0f47b931e98b7dde23cd03717a65d52042ef44743181d81cAwarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$49,688

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2021

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
BATTLE BORN SUPPLY CO
Proposal award date
2021-02-05
Contract end date
2021-05-03
UEI
M6GRZM7TH2M5
Solicitation number
X20.3
Topic code
AF203-CSO1

Research abstract

Battle Born Supply Co. is excited to work with the Air Force in order to continue the development of our 3D printed, engineering ceramic thermal armor. Our thermal armor technology is based on proprietary / patent-pending, interconnected chain mail-type components that are produced and then affixed to weapon barrels, suppressors, or exhaust systems. Our complex geometries and engineering-grade ceramic materials offer the most advanced thermal resistance / lowest thermal conductivity possible. With working temperatures above 1500°C, ultra-high strength and fracture toughness, and extremely high thermal shock resistance, our product offers superior user protection against hot surfaces / components and impressive long-term durability. Most barrel and suppressor wraps / covers – as well as exhaust system heat shrouds – actually cause increased thermal weathering of components, as they don’t allow for components to go through natural heating and cooling cycles – they simply lock in residual heat build-up. Our thermal armor provides the user with a thermal barrier that is safe to touch, while allowing for heat to dissipate through the 20 - 80% of negative space our product exhibits. A user can grab a hot rifle barrel, attach / detach a suppressor, or evade burns to their body on hot exhaust pipes with our thermal armor.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

3 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2020–2022). Reported award amounts total $847,214. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II – Direct to Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

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Department of Defense

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