Rutec Splinter Protection target backing

Rutec splinter protection is produced from high quality natural rubber. The high share of natural latex as a raw material and a special protective processing method ensure that Rutec natural rubber products have an extremely high elasticity and tear resistance. These properties ensure that deflecting and rebounding projectile splinters and fragments are spatially limited to the projectile catching device, especially when using the splinter protection curtain before "hard" projectile catching systems such as steel, lamellae and chain. The elasticity of the material also leads to projectile penetrations closing again almost completely and the curtain only having very small holes. This gives increased safety to the shooter. This safety in connection with economic efficiency is an important argument for use of Rutec splinter products.

SGP RUTEC R1038 anti-splash protection curtains will reduce lead dust and will stop ricocheting of bullet fragments.The high elasticity of RUTEC natural rubber compounds results in automatic closure of the curtain after penetration by the projectile. The projectiles themselves remain within the bullet guard between the target indication level and the bullet guard system. This function contributes significantly to the protection of the shooter.

These illustrations show the design of a safe, efficient shooting range incorporating Rutec curtains. The rubber hangs freely, it is secured only at the top, which is necessary to maximise its effectiveness. The rubber is suspended in panels which can easily be switched and moved to spread the load. 

RUTEC is available in different thicknesses with different physical properties such as colour, shore
hardness, UV resilience, etc. RUTEC natural rubber can be delivered in standard dimensions on a roll,
individually cut or even as curtains customised to your specifications. 

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Physical Properties of Rutec

  • Colour - red [white and black also available]

  • Hardness - (ASTM 2240-1986) 35+/-5° Shore A (IRHD)

  • Vulcanisation method Stream - (+/-) 3 bar (300 kPa)

  • Specific weight - 1, 01 kg/l

  • Temperature resistance constant - (+) 70 ° C

  • Abrasion value - (DIN 53516) 70 mm³

    Tensile strength - (ISO 37-1977) 25 N/mm² (MPa)

    Rebound resilience - (BS 903 Part 22, 3) 76 %

    Ultimate elongation - (ISO 37-1977) 800 %

    Classification - (SABS 1198-1978) Type 1 Grade A Class 40

    UV resistance - good

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Dimensions

Available in thicknesses - 1.6mm,2mm,3mm,4mm,5mm,6mm,8mm,10mm,12mm,15mm,20mm and 25mm.

[6mm being the standard thickness for shooting ranges]

Available lengths - 1mtr to 20mtr. Width - 1.4mtr.