These articles from our Applications Notebook contain 200+ case studies of how RTP Company specialty compounds have been used to solve real world application problems. Discover the performance, design, and molding considerations that led to specifying a material from our wide selection of value-added thermoplastic compounds.

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Food Container

Satisfying each customer’s specific needs by developing “tailor-made” compounds from a variety of base resins and fillers is a specialty at RTP Company.

Laser Printer Engine

Color laser printers are quickly becoming the norm in office imaging, replacing black and white printers with their progressively smaller designs and reduced operating costs. 

Shutter Activator for Toner Cartridge

Replacing acetal with a proprietary RTP Company 1800A Series polycarbonate/acrylic alloy compound solved two problems...

Wireless Workstation

When Itronix Corporation needed a vast array of thermoplastic compounds for its new T5200 handheld wireless mobile workstation...

Thermal Printer

RTP Company joined forces with Axiohm Transaction Solutions to develop a wear-resistant...

Microphone

Voice Commander computer microphones, made by Telex Communications, Inc., feature high-resolution...

Fairing Brackets

Volvo Trucks have long been recognized for performance, innovation, and value.

Seat Handles

Handle assemblies used in Ford Explorers are less expensive to produce, thanks to a family of precolored compounds from RTP Company.

Brake Rotor Measuring Probe

When Advantage Plastic Products wanted to help OEM Pro-Cut International cut costs on the probe arms of its Discus Rotor Measuring System, it called on engineers at RTP Company. 

Automotive A/C Compressor

When Visteon Automotive Systems began manufacturing scroll compressors for automotive air conditioning systems...

EGR Sensor

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) sensors are vital to maintaining proper emissions on vehicles.

LP Gas Connector

The Marshall Brass Company, a division of the S.H. Leggit Company, is a leading supplier of fabricated brass components for the LP gas...

Ultrasonic Cleaner

An RTP Company flame retardant and reinforced polypropylene compound admirably met the requirements for this beautiful housing redesign...

Food Service Bases for Hospitals

Aladdin Temprite’s Insul-Plus™ base is the first of its kind constructed from high-impact thermoplastic for superb performance and durability.