The defence and security sector places some of the most exacting demands on any manufactured component. Performance must be consistent across extreme temperature ranges, resistance to impact, vibration, and chemical exposure must be proven, and dimensional accuracy must be maintained to tight tolerances across the entire production run. Vacuum forming, with appropriate material selection and quality management, is capable of meeting these demands for a wide range of defence and security applications.
Equipment Housings and Enclosures
Vacuum forming is used to produce housings and enclosures for a range of field equipment — radio communication units, sensing and detection equipment, control panels, and portable power systems. Polycarbonate and high-impact ABS offer the combination of impact resistance, dimensional stability, and electromagnetic shielding compatibility required for these applications. Thermoformed enclosures can be produced with complex features — mounting bosses, cable entry points, ventilation apertures — that reduce the need for secondary operations.
Transport and Storage Cases
Custom-formed transport trays and case inserts are used extensively in the defence sector to protect precision equipment during transit and in the field. Formed inserts locate each component precisely, preventing movement that could cause damage to sensitive instruments. Materials can be selected for chemical resistance, flame retardancy, and low-temperature performance as required by the specific application.
Protective Equipment Components
Vacuum formed components are used in the production of personal protective equipment including helmet shell components, body armour backing structures, and protective visors. PETG and polycarbonate offer the optical clarity, impact resistance, and formability required for ballistic and protective visor applications.
Quality and Traceability Requirements
Defence procurement typically demands comprehensive quality documentation — material certificates, dimensional inspection records, and full batch traceability. At Jabro Games, our quality management processes are capable of supporting these requirements. We work with clients in regulated sectors to ensure that the documentation accompanying our components meets the standards their procurement processes require.
To discuss a defence or security application, contact Jabro Games at jabrogames.com.