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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Shutter Activator for Toner Cartridge

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

Copier Bushings

In early 1997, a Xerox team was formed to identify a bushing material that extends design life...

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...

Door Carrier Module

Michigan-based NetShape International is one of the largest injection molders in the automotive arena...

Automotive Dashboard Lighting

The 2007 Ford Edge Cockpit: An RTP 300 Series polycarbonate light diffusing compound met challenging automotive standards...

Shifting Handle

GHSP has a unique perspective of what it takes to succeed in the automotive industry.

Trunk Release Handle

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recommended adoption of a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) that requires vehicles...

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.