DELTA Coatings International has announced the global availability of its DELTAShield High Impact Protection (HIP) polyurea systems. The announcement follows independent, peer-reviewed research confirming the technology’s ability to significantly reduce blast damage and secondary concrete fragmentation.
The research confirms polyurea-coated concrete can reduce blast-induced damage and high-velocity fragment ejection by up to 70 per cent compared to uncoated concrete. The findings have major implications for government, military and national security infrastructure worldwide.
The study was conducted at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics (Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI). Controlled shock-tube testing and advanced numerical simulations showed how polyurea coatings convert rigid concrete into a blast-resilient composite. The material absorbs shock energy and contains debris under explosive loading.
DELTA Coatings International is now translating these findings into deployable defence solutions through its DELTAShield HIP product range. The systems provide armed forces, defense contractors and government agencies with a proven, retrofit-capable method of improving force protection without replacing existing structures.
Secondary concrete fragmentation is widely recognised as a leading cause of blast-related injuries in military environments. By containing debris and limiting structural deformation, DELTAShield HIP systems improve personnel survivability. They also protect mission-critical assets and help maintain structural integrity.
DELTAShield HIP systems are designed for use across a wide range of defence and security installations. These include military base perimeter walls, guardhouses, checkpoints and hardened access-control points. Applications also extend to gun emplacements, ammunition storage facilities, bunkers and logistics hubs.
The systems can be applied to both new and existing reinforced concrete structures. This enables rapid deployment across forward operating bases, embassies, transport hubs and other critical infrastructure sites.
“Independent, peer-reviewed testing confirms what we have delivered in operational environments for years,” said Belvin Marx, Chief Executive Officer of DELTA Coatings International. “DELTAShield HIP transforms conventional concrete into a blast-mitigating composite. It absorbs energy, limits deformation and captures fragments, making it an immediately deployable solution for defence and security stakeholders.”
The flagship DELTAShield HIP 1000 is a premium elastomeric polyurea engineered to absorb blast shock waves while containing fragmentation and shrapnel. A complementary system, DELTAShield HIP 500, is an instant-curing, spray-applied coating developed for military vehicles and equipment. It resists cracking and peeling, withstands heavy impact and abrasion and requires no maintenance. The system can also be supplied in military base colours with camouflage overlays.
As part of its 2026 strategy, DELTA Coatings International is expanding its defence and critical infrastructure activities through its global ‘Discover the Power of Polyurea’ campaign. The initiative provides defence clients with technical consultation, testing support and tailored specifications. This helps accelerate trials, approvals and operational deployment.
With independent scientific validation reinforcing real-world performance, DELTA Coatings International is positioning DELTAShield HIP as a next-generation blast-mitigation solution. The system combines proven science with industrial-scale delivery for modern defence environments.
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