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Case Studies: PP Applications

	Pool Umbrella Clamp Portable shade system from Too Kool Recreation uses extremely strong rust-proof Kool Klamp, made from a high-impact compound and a thermoplastic elastomer.
	Overmolded TPE Ice Scrapper ProCo Technologies developed an ice scraper using multi-shot molding techniques and thermoplastic materials from RTP Company.
	Pipette Tips Although most standard pipette tips do not require conductivity, the tips used in the liquid-handling drug testing systems not only require conductive properties, but superior physical properties as well as chemical resistance.
	Speaker Cone Today, modern loudspeaker designs involve a variety of intricate techniques, high performance materials, and often incorporate specialty thermoplastic sheet.
	Flashlight Koehler-Bright Star shines in hazardous sites all over the world with the largest array of safety-listed flashlights available.
	Antenna Pod For over 10 years Antenna Plus, LLC has been developing low profile antennas for use in two-way communication systems.
	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.
	Trunk Release Handle When launching their new Platinum Lid line of bed covers for pick-up trucks, Astro Cap Manufacturing wanted their release latch to be both functional and stylish.
	Vibratory Expiratory Pressure Device DHD Healthcare helps clear the air for patients suffering respiratory difficulties with their new acapella® choice vibratory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) system.
	Magnetic Drive Pump Housing Specializing in non-metallic pumps for use with corrosive chemicals, acids, or solvents, March has built an impressive knowledge base in both plastic materials and injection molding.
	Combine Chaff Filter CNH, renowned manufacturer of agricultural equipment, attempted to favor the farmer by cutting maintenance downtime for their Case IH Axial Flow combines and Cotton Express cotton pickers.
	Birdbath Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door. Or, in this case a better birdbath. When launching a new line of lawn and garden products, Hiatt Manufacturing, Inc. not only updated an old adage, they indeed built a better birdbath.
	Cap Insert Cosmetics comprise just one element of that elusive quality known as style. In the marketplace, stylish packaging often influences initial cosmetics sales as much as the package's content.
	Skateboard Bell Innovative Products of Sylmar, CA would like to shed some light on the world of extreme sports, or at least some extreme light on the sport of skateboarding.
	Anti-Static Storage Bins Akro-Mils located in Akron, OH specializes in material handling and storage systems. Their totes and bins can be found worldwide, helping manufacturers sort, store, and transport parts safely and efficiently.
	Obstetric Vacuum Pump Nor has childbirth ever been seen as completely safe; inherent risks exist for both mother and child. Through the ages, medical technology has evolved to deal with birthing complications and to reduce risks for both patients.
	Chemical Pump A chemical feed pump molded by Diemold Machine, Fort Myers, Florida, contains several internal components made of an RTP 100 Series polypropylene compound containing Fluoroguard®.
	Canoe Seat We-no-nah Canoe, the world's largest maker of ultra-light and high-performance canoes and touring kayaks, was born from a lifelong devotion to paddling by its owner, Mike Cichanowski.
	Electronic Probe When Pomona Electronics designed its digital Multimeter Probe that helps electrical and electronic technicians diagnose and troubleshoot circuitry and other test points, it called on engineers at RTP Company.
	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.
	Dive Reel The multipurpose dive reel and flag tender from Oceanus Engineering gives divers a "reel deal" when it comes to trustworthy dive line deployment. The revolutionary reel abandons heavy stainless steel in favor of a non-corrosive, reinforced polypropylene compound from RTP Company.
	Bicycle Hand Break Professional bicycle teams throughout Europe rely on sturdy, cutting edge hand brake mechanisms from MAVIC S.A. in Saint Trivier sur Moignans, France.
	Meat Tenderizer Inventor Michael W. Thompson, President and CEO of Soaring T, Inc., in Reno, Nevada, knows how to bring a good idea to market. His innovative new Gourmet Tenderizing System went from concept to sale in just nine months with help from RTP Company and other local business partners.
	Windshield Repair Fixture Repairing chips and minor cracks in automotive windshields has become a colorful job for field repair technicians at Speedy Auto & Window Glass.
	Barbecue Grill Light Outdoor chefs take the guesswork out of after-dark grilling with Olympia Lighting Products' award-winning, patented Bar-B-Que Light™.
	Perfume Cap When it comes to perfume, the packaging is often more complex than the fragrance. No one understands this more than the French, who produce some of the world's finest designer scents.
	Water Pitcher Families are increasingly concerned about contaminants in tap water. This concern has created a growing market for water-filtering products.
	Case for Electronics When one of their top distributors, Faes BV of Bladel, needed a static dissipating material for suitcase-type carriers, SPI BV of Eersel, Netherlands knew what to do.
	Industrial Strainer "We've been RTP Company customer since we started business," says Willie Morales, Sr., founder of M&A plastics, Inc. "They gave us the material we needed, when we needed it."
	Conveyor Bushings Rolcon/Venix of Cincinnati, OH came to RTP Company for a conductive material to meet the demands of high-speed conveyor bushings.
	Television Chassis The unique design of the Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avant integrated television places high demands on its structural components.
	Ultrasonic Cleaner An RTP Company flame retardant and reinforced polypropylene compound admirably met the requirements for this beautiful housing redesign of Bransonic® Ultrasonic benchtop cleaner.
	Helicopter Fan Blade An injection molded fan blade has been developed for use on McDonnell Douglas helicopters equipped with NOTAR fan systems.
	ESD Shelf Support Reticles are the master pattern of the circuitry that is exposed by a photolithographic process onto semiconductor chips.
	Fluid Handling Pumps The chemical resistance of an RTP Company's glass fiber/polypropylene compound provides security against corrosion for parts used in fluid handling pumps.
	Circuit Board Rack K & R Associates, Inc., of Lawrenceville, N.J., produces Max-Rak, an assembly line rack for up to 25 printed circuit boards ranging from 0.031-inch to 0.125-inch thick.
	Filtration Device Asbestos Analytics of Charleston, South Carolina, is helping to clear the air of hazardous fibers with a filtration device made from an RTP conductive carbon filled thermoplastic.
	Electrochemical Cell Plate "It was the largest injection molded part I'd ever seen!" exclaimed RTP salesman Bud Norring.