Resin binder for clay targets

Special moldable composites

Indene-coumarone resin for clay targets

Resin selection for clay-target production, based on the manufacturing process, required strength and current binder system.

Clay targetsTrap/skeet/sportingIndene-coumarone resin
Discuss the formulation
Main productIndene-coumarone resinBatch selection
Softening point75–145 °CCatalogue range
MatrixResin + fillerCustomer's complete formulation
Product balanceTransport/breakageTested on the finished target

Role in formulation

Why a target binder needs a balance of properties

The target must withstand moulding, stacking, transportation and launch – and at the same time properly break down when hit.

Raw materials for direction: Special moldable composites
Illustration of raw materials. The actual appearance and values are confirmed by the certificate of analysis.

Thermoplastic binder part of mineral composite

Indene-coumarone resin is used as a binder component for clay targets. It is qualified in a mixture with the actual filler, pigment and other components. The softening point affects processing and storage, but the working window is determined by the entire composition and equipment.

  • specify the type of target and moulding technology;
  • fix the filler, pigment and current binder;
  • set the temperature of mixing, pressing and cooling;
  • We measure reject rate, geometry, storage, launch and destruction.

Production applications

Resin test points

For clay-target manufacturers: from mixing the binder with the filler to testing the finished target.

01 · Composition

Mixing resin and mineral filler

The grade is checked for wetting, uniformity and stable dosing in its entirety.

In the test: temperature, time, uniformity, dust and process odour
02 · Formation

Pressing or moulding

It is important to obtain geometry and surface without adhesion, cracks and unstable removal.

Test: mould filling, cycle time, demoulding, surface and reject rate
03 · Logistics

Stacking, storage and transport

The finished target must maintain its shape and integrity under accepted warehouse and delivery conditions.

Test: deformation, sticking, cracks, drops and temperature conditioning
04 · Shooting range

Launch and controlled destruction

Final qualification is performed on the production target launcher and against the target manufacturer’s criteria.

In the test: launch integrity, trajectory, visibility and nature of destruction

Primary list

The main product for the primary test

Indene-coumarone resin is selected by softening point, filler compatibility and finished-target performance.

BinderIndene-coumarone resinDark thermoplastic resin; softening point 75–145 °C, with actual values stated in the batch CoA.

Monitoring

Clay-target test programme

The binder is evaluated across the full process chain, not only by one laboratory sample’s strength.

PhaseWhat to measureComparison condition
MixtureUniformity, temperature, dosageOn a real filler.
FormFill, remove, cycle, surfaceOn production equipment
GeometryMass, size, stabilityTo the manufacturer's specification
StorageDeformation, clumping, cracksAt preset temperatures
LogisticsStacking, vibration, dropIn real packaging.
FunctionLaunch, flight, visibility, destructionOn the production launcher and standard distance

It is impossible to optimize only maximum strength: an overly strong target can survive launch, but fail to break as required. A balance is required according to your TU and application rules.

Qualification

How to qualify a resin for a clay target

A safe sequence starts with the batch CoA and a small trial mix, then covers moulding, logistics and a field test.

01

Blend details

Filler, binder, pigment, additives and active formulation.

02

Choose a batch

Comparison of softening and actual performance with process mode.

03

Form the series

Measure cycle time, reject rate, geometry, storage and transport strength.

04

Check launch.

Confirm integrity, flight, visibility and required destruction.

Boundaries of application

When Resin Cannot Be Taken Without a Complete Target Test

  • If only the moulding temperature is known, but not the composition of the filler and the current binder.
  • If you want to guarantee destruction without testing on a production launcher.
  • If the dark colour of the raw material conflicts with the design of the target and the coating without a prototype.
  • If the decision is based only on strength after moulding without storage, transportation and launch.

Request and delivery

What to send for accurate selection

A technical brief lets us discuss a suitable batch and test programme, not an abstract raw-material price.

Technical brief

  1. Target type and applicable technical standard or TU.
  2. Filler, pigment and current binder.
  3. Mixing, moulding and cooling temperatures.
  4. Reject rate, storage, transport and functional test.
  5. Required volume, packaging and delivery region.

Commercial conditions

Sample
Agreed after review of the technical brief
Documents
Batch CoA and shipping documents
Packaging
Confirmed for the available batch before invoicing
Delivery
Across Russia and the CIS; lead time and cost are calculated individually

Documentation, sample and price

Request resin for the production of clay targets

Send the composition, forming mode and criteria of the finished target. We will specify the batch of indene-coumarone resin and arrange a sample for the production test.

Send a technical request
Selection and calculation of deliverySo the quotation refers to the product being tested and the available batch.

Related tasks

Go to a close technology cluster or go back to the overall application map.

FoundryMineral mixturesFoundryGo to the applicationRubber compoundsCompoundingRubber compoundsGo to the application

FAQ

Technical and purchasing questions

Purpose of resins, selection criteria and preparation of samples.

What kind of resin is used for clay targets?

Indene-coumarone resin. The grade according to the softening point is selected taking into account the formulation, the forming regime and the requirements for the finished target.

What is the function of indene-coumarone resin?

It is considered as a component of the thermoplastic binder part of the mineral-filled moulding compound.

How to choose the softening point?

It is necessary to compare the current binder, mixing and moulding temperature, cooling cycle and storage requirements. The actual value is confirmed by the certificate of analysis for the batch.

What properties of the finished target to check?

Geometry and mass, moulding reject rate, deformation and adhesion, transport strength, launch, flight stability, visibility and character of destruction.

Is it possible to guarantee compliance with the sports standard for resin?

No. Compliance relates to the finished target and is confirmed by the manufacturer after a complete set of tests.

What to send for selection?

Composition, current binder, filler, process temperatures, finished target criteria, volume and region.