Armoured vehicles operate under significantly increased demands compared to standard automotive platforms. The substantial rise in vehicle mass, changes in weight distribution, and elevated thermal loads place critical stress on key systems such as braking and wheel assemblies.

For this reason, component selection in armoured vehicles must be guided by engineering principles and real-world operational conditions, rather than conventional automotive standards.

The MSW Armoured Technology Hub has been developed as a centralised resource for technical expertise, engineering guidance, and application-specific insight to support informed, technically sound engineering led decision making. The documentation and articles within this section are designed to support a clear understanding of the challenges associated with armoured mobility, and to assist in the correct specification of components suited to these demanding applications.

This resource is intended to support :

– Armouring companies and vehicle integrators
– Fleet engineers and maintenance specialists
– Government and security procurement teams
– Mobility and protection professionals

The content within the MSW Armoured Technology Hub focuses on:

– Braking system performance under increased vehicle mass
– Thermal load management and brake system limitations
– Wheel load ratings, traceability of raw material and manufacturing standards of armoured vehicle rims
– Run-flat system compatibility and integration
– Common misconceptions and dangers inherent in choice of incorrectly specified components
– Vehicle-specific considerations for armoured platforms

We encourage industry professionals to reference these resources regularly and to contact MSW directly for technical guidance and application-specific consultations on vehicle-specific armoured braking systems, HD armoured wheel rims and the rear of our armoured vehicle product ranges.