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The Australian Ballistic Laboratory (ABL) is a modern, state of the art ballistic testing and research facility that specializes in the testing of all types of hard and soft armour for Military, Law Enforcement and Civilian applications in Australia and in the Asia Pacific region. ABL is a privately owned and operated Australian company, located in Southport, approximately 80 kilometres south of Brisbane, Australia.
ABL is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) to conduct ballistic and stab testing in accordance with the United States of America, National Institute of Justice Standards, which are recognized worldwide as the most accepted standard for the testing of armour.
ABL is able to test to any standard selected by the client including those covered by NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGS), the Police Science Development Branch (UK) standards and the German Police Standard. Testing to destruction has also been undertaken for a number of clients.
ABL is a quality assured company under ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The Manager, Proof and Testing has considerable experience in this field. A summary of his qualifications, expertise and experience are included.
ABL features some of the most advanced ballistic and stab testing equipment available in Australia or the Asia Pacific Region. All testing is conducted on site in its indoor range which is both temperature and humidity controlled. Ammunition used in testing is assembled in-house by trained personnel to exacting standards. Recent testing has included glass, ballistic steel, composite strike plates, soft armour, panels and helmets.
ABL's capabilities are not restricted to Military and Law Enforcement clients. It has the ability to test a wide range of materials such as glass, aluminium, steel and composites which has enabled it to service clients in the Marine, Aviation, Security and Building Industries. Materials have been tested for the following applications; building protection, cash in transit vehicles and marine and aviation bulkhead reinforcement and armoured protection.
The ABL team believes that its strengths lie in its ability to test to the customer's specific requirements while ensuring that accuracy and technical integrity are at the highest levels. In particular, ABL is committed to maintaining the highest technical standards while providing its clients with results in the most timely, efficient and cost effective manner. ABL's Mission Statement is testimony to its commitment to deliver the highest possible standard of service.
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
Accreditation 14375
ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
NIJ 0101.03 - Bullet Resistance for Police Body Armour
NIJ 0101.04 - Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armour
NIJ 0108.01 - Bullet Resistant Protective Materials
AS/NZS 2343 - Bullet Resistant Panels and Elements
NATO STANAG 2920 (Edition 1) - Ballistic Test Method for Personal Armours
NIJ 0115.00 - Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armour
PSDB 7/03/C Part 3 - Knife and Spike Resistance
MIL-std-662F (V50) Ballistic Test for Armor | 
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