Armoured Tech Articles & Resources

Automotive Wheel Glossary

A Alloy Wheel – Wheel manufactured from aluminium or magnesium alloys, typically lighter than steel. Aluminium Wheel –…

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ONE-PIECE vs TWO-PIECE BRAKE DISCS

Often we get asked ‘what’s the difference between one and two-piece brake discs?’ Or ‘how will this effect…

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Armoured Wheel Rims – Material Quality Explained

Technical Insight for Armoured Wheel Manufacturing Heavy-duty wheel rims designed for armoured vehicle applications are subjected to significantly…

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Armoured Wheel Rims – Load Ratings Explained

Wheel load rating is one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — factors in armoured vehicle…

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Tyre & Rim Width Compatibility Explained

Technical Insight for Armoured Wheel & Tyre Assemblies Correct wheel and tyre compatibility is a critical—and often underestimated—aspect…

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Brake Design by Market – Civilian Armoured Vehicles

Brake Design by Market – Civilian Armoured Vehicles Technical Insight for Covert, High-Mass Vehicle Applications The optimal brake…

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Brake Design by Market – Emergency Service Vehicles

Technical Insight for High-Demand Response Vehicle Applications Emergency service vehicles—including fire & rescue, police, and ambulance platforms—place exceptional…

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Brake Design by Market – Defence Vehicles

Technical Insight for Military & Extreme Environment Applications The defence vehicle sector encompasses a wide range of platforms—from…

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Radial vs Axial (Lug) Mounted Calipers

Technical Insight for Armoured & High-Performance Brake Applications Brake calipers are mounted to the upright using one of…

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ALUMINIUM vs IRON BRAKE CALIPERS

Technical Insight for Armoured & High-Mass Vehicle Applications Brake caliper housings—whether opposed piston (OPC) or single-sided designs—are typically…

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