{"id":19600,"date":"2021-02-01T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T00:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/?page_id=19600"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:33:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T21:33:15","slug":"wear-resistant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/products\/wear-resistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Our tribology experts provide Wear and Friction Resistant solutions for optimal performance of mating and moving parts. We have compiled extensive data on our large portfolio of materials designed to solve a number of wear- and friction-related issues so that your plastic applications operate smoothly and quietly!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.6;\">We offer unbiased information to help you:<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.determine-the-right-wear-solution\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">DETERMINE THE RIGHT WEAR SOLUTION<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 determine-the-right-wear-solution\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Determine the Right Wear Solution<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Over the years, our customers have identified a number of common wear- and friction-related issues, including messy External Lubrication operations, Abrasion problems, Stiction or \u201cstick-slip phenomenon\u201d, degredation due to extreme conditions, noise, and scratch or mar. In response, our experts have done extensive research and created numerous formulations to address these issues. For assistance in finding the right wear and friction technology for your application, contact your <a href=\"\/contact\/find-a-representative\/north-america\/\">local RTP Company representative<\/a>.<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.determine-additional-properties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Determine Additional Properties<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 determine-additional-properties\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Determine Additional Properties<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We are singularly focused on finding the precise solution to fit the needs of your thermoplastic part or component. Our compounds are formulated to balance the correct base polymer selection with the appropriate Wear and Friction Resistant technology to meet your end-use requirements. In addition, structural reinforcement, static protection, flame retardance, and color properties can be combined into a single material! For more information, contact your local RTP Company representative.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.understand-wear-principles\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Understand Wear Principles<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 understand-wear-principles\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Understanding Wear Principles<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">The world of wear resistant or internally lubricated plastic compounds is not as complex as one might think! Join Senior Product Developme Engineer Tom Schell for this 60 minute webinar entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.ulprospector.com\/1666\/pe-wear-resistant-compounds\/\"> &#8220;Wear Resistant Compounds&#8221; <\/a>in which he explains fundamental definitions and test methods, morphology, additive technologies and application examples.<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.successful-applications\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">EXPLORE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 successful-applications\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Successful Applications<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Wear-resistant or lubricated plastics are ideal for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bearings, slides, gears, and cams<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 Keep moving parts free of external grease and lubricants.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/specialty-compounds-for-pumps\/\">Pump impellers<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2014 Save money and energy by using lightweight, injection molded thermoplastics rather than machined metal to significantly lower start-up torque.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/specialty-compounds-for-gears\/\">Gears<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2014 Improve resistance to repeated flexural bending, a primary cause of tooth failure.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bushings and rollers<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 Reduce noise in material handling systems and accommodate cleanroom or washdown environments.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sliding components<\/b>\u00a0\u2014 cover panels, doors, and latches on consumer electronics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Does your application operate at high pressures and velocities (PVs)? And\/or at high temperatures? Check out our <a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/ultra-wear\/\">Ultra Wear materials\u00a0<\/a>, which are engineered for these conditions!<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.6;\">For more information about specific Wear and Friction Resistant solutions, select from the list of common issues below:<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f8f8f8;--awb-border-color:#dddddd;--awb-background-color:#eeeeee;--awb-divider-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.25);--awb-divider-hover-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.25);--awb-icon-color:#009966;--awb-title-color:#009966;--awb-content-color:#333333;--awb-icon-box-color:#009966;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#7dc142;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-19600-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2aae0db905ac9ddcf fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#009966;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2aae0db905ac9ddcf\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2aae0db905ac9ddcf\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#2aae0db905ac9ddcf\" href=\"#2aae0db905ac9ddcf\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">PFAS Compliance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2aae0db905ac9ddcf\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2aae0db905ac9ddcf\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 30px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 30px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>With the release of EPA guidelines and state regulations regarding PFAS, one way to reach compliance is to utilize RTP Company\u2019s environmentally conscious solutions: <a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/all-polymeric-wear-alloy-compounds\/\">All Polymeric Wear Alloy (APWA) Compounds<\/a> or <a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/abrasion-resistant-compounds\/\">Abrasion Resistant (ABR) Compounds<\/a>. These materials offer exceptional wear and friction resistance without PTFE or PFOA additives.<\/p>\n<\/div> <div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/wear-resistant\/pfas-regulatory-compliance-achieved-with-material-solutions-from-rtp-company\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19714\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27180%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20180%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27180%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/cell-phone-cases.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"180\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b9dcafd83c607889f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b9dcafd83c607889f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b9dcafd83c607889f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#b9dcafd83c607889f\" href=\"#b9dcafd83c607889f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">External Lubrication<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b9dcafd83c607889f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b9dcafd83c607889f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Replace oils and grease applied in messy secondary operations with our internally lubricated plastics.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/replace-external-lubrication2-350x141.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/replace-external-lubrication2-350x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20141%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/replace-external-lubrication2-350x141.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/replace-external-lubrication2-580x234.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/replace-external-lubrication2.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>External lubricants such as silicone, PFPE oil, grease, or solid lubricants, can be replaced with one of these\u00a0<strong>internally lubricated solutions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All-Polymeric Wear Additive (APWA)<\/li>\n<li>Perfluoropolyether oil (PFPE)<\/li>\n<li>Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)<\/li>\n<li>Silicone (Si)<\/li>\n<li>Molybdenum disulfide (Moly)<\/li>\n<li>Graphite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our internally lubricated compounds provide optimal performance of mating and moving parts, without the issues of external lubricants. Your local RTP Company representative can assist you in selecting the right internally lubricated compound for your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\" href=\"#8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Abrasion<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8c4cc3ccb4cf3df11\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Manage catastrophic third-party abraders with our proprietary ABR technology for injection molding and extrusion.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/abrasion-1-350x141.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/abrasion-1-350x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20141%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/abrasion-1-350x141.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/abrasion-1-580x234.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/abrasion-1.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many manufacturers turn to UHMWPE* to solve abrasion issues. However, this material is only available as stock shapes for machining of finished parts.<\/p>\n<p>At RTP Company, we formulate Abrasion Resistant Compounds that minimize abrasion as well as UHMWPE can, but are designed specifically for injection molding, thereby opening up a whole new realm of design possibilities to solve abrasion issues!<\/p>\n<p>*Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the benefits of our Abrasion Resistant Compound Technology by downloading our Innovation Bulletin.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/durable-abr-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Technical Brief<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c372f6717b450e42c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c372f6717b450e42c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c372f6717b450e42c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c372f6717b450e42c\" href=\"#c372f6717b450e42c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Stiction<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c372f6717b450e42c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c372f6717b450e42c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Reduce Stiction, or \u201cstick-slip phenomenon\u201d by selecting materials based on our\u00a0<strong>Glide Factor<sup>SM<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0data.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wear-Stiction-350x141.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wear-Stiction-350x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20141%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wear-Stiction-350x141.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wear-Stiction-580x234.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wear-Stiction.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stiction is the term used to describe a part that repeatedly slips and starts moving, then stops moving. High frequency stick-slip (stiction) often leads to audible squeaking.<\/p>\n<p>With custom engineered compounds, stiction issues are \u201ctunable\u201d in controlled movement devices such as single-use injection devices, locks and latches, consumer packaging, and industrial doors and windows.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about plastic-onplastic friction applications for single-use medical devices by downloading our \u201cLow Friction Plastic Technology for Single-Use Drug Delivery Devices\u201d white paper.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/education\/white-papers\/low-friction-technology-for-single-use-drug-delivery-devices\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">White Paper<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-17ece5ce92807386f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_17ece5ce92807386f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"17ece5ce92807386f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#17ece5ce92807386f\" href=\"#17ece5ce92807386f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Extreme Conditions<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"17ece5ce92807386f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_17ece5ce92807386f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/extreme-conditions-1-350x141.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/extreme-conditions-1-350x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20141%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/extreme-conditions-1-350x141.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/extreme-conditions-1-580x234.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/extreme-conditions-1.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>Our <a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/ultra-wear\/\"> Ultra Wear Compounds<\/a> can help your application withstand high temperatures, pressure, velocity, chemicals, and demanding tolerances. These compounds are based on resins with inherent heat and chemical resistant properties, which are then formulated with additives and fillers to create compounds to solve multiple issues using one material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-411080c6bb0b9f54d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_411080c6bb0b9f54d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"411080c6bb0b9f54d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#411080c6bb0b9f54d\" href=\"#411080c6bb0b9f54d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Buzz-Squeak-Rattle (BSR)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"411080c6bb0b9f54d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_411080c6bb0b9f54d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Noises like BSR can be an unintended and undesired result of tightly clustered plastic components combined with movement and vibration.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-full wp-image-19643\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27310%27%20height%3D%27163%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20310%20163%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27310%27%20height%3D%27163%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Buzz-Squeak-Rattle.jpg\" alt=\"Wear - Buzz-Squeak-Rattle\" width=\"310\" height=\"163\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our engineers have developed a selection of\u00a0<strong>Noise Reducing Compounds<\/strong>, specially formulated to optimize performance and minimize noise issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\" href=\"#c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Scratch and Mar<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c32b1c1d4a36c1dc5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Scratching and marring on the surface of a plastic product can unintentionally damage its perceived high value. Scratch and mar can happen before or during shipping, or they can be caused by impact, rubbing, scraping, abrasion, or erosion of high contact parts.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-19692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scratch-and-Mar-1-350x141.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scratch-and-Mar-1-350x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20350%20141%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27350%27%20height%3D%27141%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scratch-and-Mar-1-350x141.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scratch-and-Mar-1-580x234.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Scratch-and-Mar-1.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enhance product quality and increase end-use customer satisfaction with our\u00a0<strong>Surface Protection (SPR) Compounds<\/strong>. These unique compounds provide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved scratch and mar resistance<\/li>\n<li>Improved surface feel<\/li>\n<li>Consistent slip<\/li>\n<li>Easy ejection during injection molding cycle<\/li>\n<li>Reduced surface roughness or die lines in extruded or blow molded surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about the benefits of our Surface Protection Compound Technology by downloading our Innovation Bulletin.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/surface-protection-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Our wear- and friction-resistant compounds can incorporate internal lubricants to reduce wear and friction, thereby lengthening the service life of your applications and reducing processing costs.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, contact <a href=\"\/contact\/find-a-representative\/north-america\/\">your local sales engineer<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:5px;--awb-background-color:#dddadb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;--awb-spacer-height:1px;--awb-svg-margin-left:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right:15px;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:15px;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:15px;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow bottom\" style=\"top:0px;border-top-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy bottom\" style=\"bottom:-21px;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Download a copy of our Wear Resistant brochure today!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Learn more about the benefits of Wear and Friction Resistant Compounds and the process of having a specialty compound formulated for your application\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company-Wear-and-Friction-Resistant-Compounds.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Wear and Friction Resistant Thermoplastics Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company-Wear-and-Friction-Resistant-Compounds-1.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company-Wear-and-Friction-Resistant-Compounds-1.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-49012\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27379%27%20height%3D%27458%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20379%20458%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27379%27%20height%3D%27458%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company-Wear-and-Friction-Resistant-Compounds-1-200x242.png 200w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company-Wear-and-Friction-Resistant-Compounds-1.png 379w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">More Information<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Innovation Bulletins<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a title=\"APWA Compounds\" href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/all-polymeric-wear-alloy-compounds\/\">All-Polymeric Wear Alloy Compounds<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Aramid Fiber Compounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/aramid-fiber-compounds\/\">Aramid Fiber Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Ultra Wear\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/ultra-wear\/\">Ultra Wear and Friction Resistant Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Wear Data<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wear-factor-friction-data\/\">Wear Factor &amp; Friction Data<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">White Papers<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/tribological-properties-of-high-temperature-resistant-polymer-compounds\/\">Tribological Properties of High Temperature Resistant Polymer Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/selection-of-materials-for-medical-applications\/\">Selection of Materials for Medical Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Technical Briefs<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-4 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/durable-abr-compounds\/\">Durable ABR Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Specialty Compounds for Pumps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/specialty-compounds-for-pumps\/\">Specialty Compounds for Pumps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Specialty Compounds for Gears\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/specialty-compounds-for-gears\/\">Specialty Compounds for Gears<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Also See<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-5 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/category\/case-studies\/product-family\/wear-resistant-product-family\/\">Applications Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/technical-info\/data-sheets\/\">Product Data Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":10,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19600","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-08-14 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