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Case Studies: PA Applications

	Bicycle Air Pump The revolutionary Cyclaire pumping technology made it possible to achieve big performance from a very compact bicycle pump.
	Digital Display Cart Ergotron's new LX Large Display Cart provides affordable display solutions that instantly transform any room for comfortable large display viewing.
	Snowmobile Clamp Snowmobile enthusiasts have embraced the SuperClamp as their preferred tie-down system because of its sleek appearance, easy use, and superior durability.
	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.
	Rotary Tools How does a Pumpkin Carving Kit "jump" off the store shelf and entice a Halloween enthusiast enough to buy it? The answer: vibrant colors and affordability.
	Fastening Tool Vertex Fasteners Inc. received these comments while conducting research on fastening tools for the bedding and furniture industry.
	Treadmill Rapid Injection Molding provides a solution to this challenge. Rapid Injection Molding is a process that quickly turns out high quality products and is frequently referred to as the "bridge" between prototyping and conventional injection molding.
	Bike Suspension Controller All over the world, cycling enthusiasts instantly recognize and respect the name SRAM. Since 1987, the company's components—and more recently suspension systems—have set the standard for innovation and quality demanded by racing and off-road cyclists.
	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.
	Hose Couplings When Pro Mold wanted to help Clemco Industries, a leading manufacturer of industrial sandblasting equipment, find a new material for their hose coupling, they asked RTP Company for suggestions.
	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.
	Seat Handles Handle assemblies used in Ford Explorers are less expensive to produce, thanks to a family of precolored compounds from RTP Company.
	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.
	Blood Glucose Meter The revolutionary Glucometer Esprit from Bayer Diagnostics helps people with diabetes check their blood sugar level quickly and conveniently.
	Telescoping Motor Trolling for "keepers" on a scenic lake or river takes concentration. Many times, both hands are busy with rods and reels, nets, and tackle.
	Electrical Terminal Block Stanwick Electrical Products and molder Pre Plastics turned to RTP Company for an RTP 200 Series nylon compound that meets the extreme demands of electrical terminal block carriers used in the utility/power generation industry.
	Printer Maintenance System The new Phaser® 840 Solid Ink Color Printer from Tektronix, Inc., has earned numerous awards as one of today's premier office color printers. Besides brilliant color at a speed of 10 pages per minute, the printer features low cost per copy operation.
	Painted Latch Bolts For years, Wright Products of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, has been manufacturing heavy duty storm and screen door closure mechanisms that are painted to match popular door colors.
	Sailboat Blocks "Our use of plastics is rising exponentially," proclaims Peter Harken, President of Harken, Inc. This non-traditional approach has allowed the Pewaukee, Wisconsin-based company to dominate the marine hardware industry.
	Wireless Workstation When Itronix Corporation needed a vast array of thermoplastic compounds for its new T5200 handheld wireless mobile workstation, it turned to RTP Company. "We'd always used the big suppliers and worked around their standard offerings," said Bill Erler, Principal Mechanical Engineer for Itronix.
	Appliance Connectors Not long ago, field failure fires — caused by improper crimping — prompted the appliance industry to sit up and take notice.
	Drill Housing Maxicraft S.A. in Vemantes, France, manufactures a complete line of sturdy hand-held tools used by do-it-yourself consumers throughout Europe.
	Fire Helmets Cairns & Brother, Inc., has pioneered firefighter helmet technology since 1836. Their commitment to protecting lives is evident in their Cairns Helmet "systems."
	Antistat Alignment Tool Shin Chin Industrial Company, Ltd., in Taiwan tapped the international expertise of RTP Company in designing a family of durable, anti-static alignment tools.
	Bicycle Shifter SRAM Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, specializes in high-performance shifters, derailleurs, brake levers and accessories for all types of bicycles.
	LP Gas Connector When new standards were established for outdoor grill LP gas fittings, Marshall Brass investigated the use of engineered thermoplastics for a key component of the assembly.
	Food Grinder RTP France developed a specialty compound for use in S.A. SEB RONDO 500 counter top food grinders.
	Paintball Gun Frame When paintball began in the U.S. in 1981, few expected its popularity to soar. Today, the sport includes professional and amateur tournaments throughout the U.S. and Europe.
	Trimmer Assembly Advanced Plastics Molding of Sparks, NV turned to RTP Company as they developed specifications for an innovative replacement head for grass trimmers.
	Head Collar Controlling canine behavior is a matter of guidance, not firm-handed discipline, according to Robert K. Anderson, DVM and professor at University of Minnesota.
	Anti-Static Ball Bearings Conveyor systems frequently generate static electricity. Depending on the specific use, the buildup of static can cause mobility problems or even damage the materials in transit.
	Golf Shoe Cleat "Traditional golf spikes actually punctured the crown of grass plants, weakening them and making them vulnerable to disease," says Mark Moore, developer of the Gripper Golf Cleats.
	E-Z Jack Levelers Once parked, finding a level, safe surface to place a vehicle jack can be a challenge.
	Cordless Nailer ITW Paslode of Vernon Hills, IL developed the first, and only, cordless nailer serving the construction 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.
	Spray Nozzle Safety Guard Titan Tool Inc. has eliminated a stainless steel part by designing an injection moldable replacement.
	Gears in Tooth Polishing Device Teledyne Water Pik of Ft. Collins, Colo. and RTP Company are ensuring proper dental hygiene.
	Helmet Mounted Headset Rain, wind and sandy roads are just some of the harsh conditions faced by motorcyclists on the open road.
	Wear Bearings Conveyor systems frequently generate static electricity. Depending on the specific use, the buildup of static can cause mobility problems or even damage the materials in transit.
	Hand Grinder Grip Performance and cost improvements for a line of finishing tools brought RTP Company and Ingersoll-Rand together.
	Electronic Channel Guides Bivar, Inc., Irvine, California, manufacturer of electronic assembly hardware, has refined their GRIP-O-GIDE deep channel card guides to improve retention
	Bar Clamp Seeing a familiar item, such as a woodworker's clamp evolve from a rudimentary workshop tool to an easy-to-use high strength instrument for a wide variety of jobs is no surprise to engineers in the plastics industry.
	Air Management Valve An intricately designed device molded from an RTP Company compound is part of an efficient system of pollution control in GM automobiles.
	Potentiometer Devices Imagine! Complex engineering plastic parts no bigger than the letter on your phone dial. What a challenge to the designers, the material supplier, and the processor.
	Knife Sharpener This handsome high tech machine was designed to put a precision, long lasting edge on all kinds of knives for the professional chef and the cook in the home kitchen.