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Case Studies: Long Fiber Applications

	ATV Wheel Beadlock Ring When HiPer Technology wanted to improve the design of its CF1 carbon fiber wheel rim for ATV sport riders, they turned to RTP Company for assistance in selecting a suitable material for the wheel's beadlock ring.
	Axe Handle Over the years there has been little innovation in the basic design of traditional wooden tool handles, furthering familiar problems such as broken handles and loose axe heads.
	Digital TV Display Cart Ergotron's new LX Large Display Cart provides affordable display solutions that instantly transform any room for comfortable large display viewing.
	Plumbing Valve One such product is the new SMOOTH™ which slips over any standard Sloan manual Flushometer and transforms the previous manual valve into an automatic sensor-activated valve.
	Work Boot Safety Toe Cap Metal-to-plastic conversions have improved countless applications. Often, consumers reap the benefits of a long fiber product innovation and are completely unaware what role plastics played in the improvement.
	Fastening Tool Vertex Fasteners Inc. received these comments while conducting research on fastening tools for the bedding and furniture industry.
	Broom Handle A broom handle requires strength and rigidity foremost, but in this instance, chemical and heat resistance were also necessary to withstand repeated cleaning.
	Bike Repair Stand On the professional racing circuit, in leading bicycle repair shops, and in the homes of serious amateurs throughout the world, the products of Park Tool USA are found in prominent use.
	Master Cylinder Hydraulic brake systems for trailers are only one of the many items that Demco-Dethmers Manufacturing Company has been manufacturing for years. "Originally, the master cylinders were done in cast iron, which can rust.
	Compressor Components for Nebulizer People who suffer from asthma and other bronchial ailments often rely on a medical product called a nebulizer. This device uses compressed air to dispense liquid medication as a breathable aerosol.
	Automotive Shift Controller Meeting tight specifications for metal replacement is a common challenge for automotive part suppliers.
	Soda Dispenser Base When Remcor, a division of IMI Cornelius, Inc., decided to replace the welded stainless steel on its soda and ice dispenser base, it turned to RTP Company.
	Sailboat Blocks "Our use of plastics is rising exponentially," proclaims Peter Harken. This non-traditional approach has allowed the Pewaukee, Wisconsin-based company to dominate the marine hardware industry.
	Marine & Industrial Cleats Ronstan of Victoria, Australia and RTP Company teamed-up to meet the demanding material requirements for various cam cleat systems used in marine and industrial settings.
	Outboard Motor Propeller Stealth Propulsion, Inc. reduced manufacturing costs for its Stealth Propeller (for 15 hp. outboard motors) by 80%. The savings stem from lower cost for material, tooling and manufacturing.
	Helicopter Fan Blade An injection molded fan blade has been developed for use on McDonnell Douglas helicopters equipped with NOTAR fan systems. NOTAR uses a constant circulation pressure generated by the fan to counter main rotor torque. The system eliminates the need for a tail rotor.