{"id":55,"date":"2021-02-01T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T00:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:02:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T21:02:17","slug":"structural","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/products\/structural\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural"},"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 Structural Products are thermoplastic materials that provide a specific combination of physical, mechanical, visual, and protective properties. Our Product Development Engineers carefully balance these properties when formulating a thermoplastic solution, first by selecting a proper resin system to meet the physical requirements, and then tailoring the additive technologies to achieve the necessary mechanical, visual, and protective characteristics.<\/p>\n<p>We can make a recommendation from our extensive database of active, commercially available materials or formulate a custom thermoplastic compound to fit your application needs precisely.<\/p>\n<\/div><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><\/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_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-structural-properties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Determine Structural Properties<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 determine-structural-properties\" 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\">Determining Structural Properties<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>We can formulate a Structural and Reinforced Compound to provide any combination of the following traits:<\/p>\n<div class=\"physical\">\n<p><strong>Physical<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chemical Resistance<\/li>\n<li>Heat Profile<\/li>\n<li>Warp Reduction<\/li>\n<li>Flow Profile<\/li>\n<li>Density<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mechanical<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strength<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Toughness &#8211; Impact Strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"visual\">\n<p><strong>Visual<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Color<\/li>\n<li>Surface Appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Protective<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UV Protection<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Heat Stability<\/li>\n<li>Hydrolytic Stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\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-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-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\"><a href=\"\/products\/structural\/additional-information\/\">Additional technologies<\/a>, including our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/products\/structural\/enlightened-solutions\/\">Enlightened Solutions<\/a><\/strong>, Platable, Laser Direct Structuring, Electronic Encapsulation, Radiopaque, and Clay Nanocomposites are also available. For more information, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact\/find-a-representative\/north-america\/\">your local Sales Engineer<\/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><\/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-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-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.meet-regulations\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Meet Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 meet-regulations\" 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\">Meet Regulations<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Our engineers can recommend or formulate a material for your application that strikes the right balance between meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining strength, stiffness, and overall toughness. Common regulatory requirements include applications with potable water or food contact, medical devices that are tested for biocompatibility, or electrical\/electronics housings which require UL listings.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in addition to having many compounds that are already recognized by UL, we participate in UL\u2019s Client Test Data Program which allows testing conducted by RTP Company to be accepted directly by UL. This procedure can expedite UL certification of new materials. Applications like appliances and consumer goods that require a UL Horizontal Burn (HB) flame rating (sometimes with improved heat aging performance via the Relative Thermal Index rating) benefit greatly. We can work within a set of commonly used raw material combinations to offer customized solutions that can get the necessary HB and elevated RTI ratings quickly, thereby speeding time to market.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.predict-performance\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">PREDICT PART PERFORMANCE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 predict-performance\" 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\">Predicting Part Performance<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Whether you are running your own flow or structural analysis or you need some extra assistance, our Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Team can support you, from cursory design reviews to in-depth analysis, to help simulate the manufacturing process and predict part performance to shorten the development timeline.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit our <a href=\"\/services\/cae\/\">CAE services<\/a> page or <a href=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\">ask our engineers<\/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><\/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-5 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;\"><strong>For more information about specific structural and reinforced compounds, select from the menu below:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 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=\"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-55-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0e7b91c763a036d5b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0e7b91c763a036d5b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0e7b91c763a036d5b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0e7b91c763a036d5b\" href=\"#0e7b91c763a036d5b\"><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\">Impact Modified<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0e7b91c763a036d5b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0e7b91c763a036d5b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Impact Modified (IM) Compounds from RTP Company provide increased impact resistance at all temperatures when compared to unfilled compounds. This technology can also be used in tandem with other structural fillers to increase ductility in compounds that also need to retain their strength and stiffness.<\/p>\n<p>Some advantages of IM Compounds are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved impact resistance<\/li>\n<li>Improved ductility<\/li>\n<li>Increased low temperature impact performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our IM Compounds are used in a large array of markets including sporting goods, industrial, outdoor recreation vehicles, automotive, consumer goods, and electronics.<\/p>\n<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=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Ask an Engineer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8d119f3bdf17fee5c fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_8d119f3bdf17fee5c\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8d119f3bdf17fee5c\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#8d119f3bdf17fee5c\" href=\"#8d119f3bdf17fee5c\"><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\">Mineral Fillers<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8d119f3bdf17fee5c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_8d119f3bdf17fee5c\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Our Mineral Filled (MF) Compounds use minerals such as calcium carbonate, talc, and mica to provide a low cost filler option when price sensitivity is important to the end application success.\u00a0 Our MF Compounds offer improvements over unfilled resins in properties such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dimensional stability<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Cost effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mineral Filled Compounds may be used in high volume, low cost applications such as appliances, automotive, and packaging.\u00a0Conversely, they may be used to reduce costs of more expensive polymers.<\/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=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Ask an Engineer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3d77831c7d3e51cd2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3d77831c7d3e51cd2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3d77831c7d3e51cd2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#3d77831c7d3e51cd2\" href=\"#3d77831c7d3e51cd2\"><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\">Short Glass Fiber<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3d77831c7d3e51cd2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3d77831c7d3e51cd2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">When additional performance from a part is needed, Short Glass Fiber compounds from RTP Company offer improved strength and stiffness versus Mineral Filled Compounds. Short Glass Fiber Compounds can be individually formulated to end-use specifications and offer better mechanical properties than competing materials, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tensile and flexural strength and stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Short-term temperature (HDT) performance<\/li>\n<li>Long-term creep resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Short Glass Fiber Compounds are available in both commodity and engineering resin systems and are widely used by many markets, including automotive, healthcare, consumer goods and more.<\/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\/innovation-bulletins\/short-glass-fiber-reinforced-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b3c919c002933a83e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b3c919c002933a83e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b3c919c002933a83e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#b3c919c002933a83e\" href=\"#b3c919c002933a83e\"><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\">Light & Tough<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b3c919c002933a83e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b3c919c002933a83e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Our Light and Tough (LT) Compounds reduce density and maintain mechanical performance compared to Short Glass Fiber reinforced systems. These LT Compounds introduce hollow glass spheres and weigh up to 10% less than typical reinforced compounds, while targeting equivalent mechanical properties and similar shrinkage values.<\/p>\n<p>Some advantages that our LT Series Compounds have over GF Compounds are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 10% weight reduction while maintaining similar mechanical properties<\/li>\n<li>No chemical foaming agents<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic parts still achievable vs. chemical foaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlike chemical foaming agents, this technology is not dependent on wall thickness and can often be used as a drop-in solution with existing SG Compound tooling.<\/p>\n<p>These compounds are best used as lightweight alternatives when the goal is to minimize energy consumption or the amount of human effort required to use the part.<\/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=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/light-and-tough-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9d2cfab95b0955964 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9d2cfab95b0955964\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9d2cfab95b0955964\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#9d2cfab95b0955964\" href=\"#9d2cfab95b0955964\"><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\">Enhanced Performance Compounds<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9d2cfab95b0955964\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9d2cfab95b0955964\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Our Enhanced Performance compounds include the eXtra Performance (XP) Series and Ultra Performance (UP) Compounds.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <strong>eXtra Performance (XP) Series<\/strong> consists of glass fiber reinforced Polypropylene (GF PP) compounds that are formulated for a higher level of performance; they effectively serve as a bridge between standard Short Glass Fiber Compounds and Very Long Fiber (VLF) Compounds, with benefits such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased modulus and impact performance than standard GF PP Compounds<\/li>\n<li>High strength and stiffness, similar to VLF Compounds<\/li>\n<li>More cost effective than VLF Compounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other additive technologies may be incorporated to create robust compounds that are engineered to meet extremely demanding requirements such as heat aging, impact performance, flame retardance, ultra violet protection, or compliance with government agency approvals.<\/p>\n<p>XP Compounds are easily injection molded and available worldwide, making them perfect for any industrial application that may require lightweight performance. Some of the markets that benefit from XP Compounds include automotive, industrial housing, and consumer goods.<\/p>\n<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\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/extra-performance-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View &#8220;XP&#8221; Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><em>View alternative languages of this innovation bulletin:<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/mp-files\/rtp-100-extra-performance-structural-compounds-chinese.pdf\/\">Chinese<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/mp-files\/rtp-100-extra-performance-structural-compounds-french.pdf\/\">French<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/mp-files\/rtp-100-extra-performance-structural-compounds-german.pdf\/\">German<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/mp-files\/rtp-100-extra-performance-structural-compounds-portuguese.pdf\/\">Portuguese<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/mp-files\/rtp-100-extra-performance-structural-compounds-spanish.pdf\/\">Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ultra Performance (UP) Compounds<\/strong> are reinforced high temperature polymers that bring similar enhancements and offer a competitive alternative to aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die cast as well as thermoset composites. For more information on Ultra Performance Compounds, view our innovation bulletin:<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/ultra-performance-compounds-innovation-bulletin\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View &#8220;UP&#8221; Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-edb00c96f4ba3d48e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_edb00c96f4ba3d48e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"edb00c96f4ba3d48e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#edb00c96f4ba3d48e\" href=\"#edb00c96f4ba3d48e\"><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\">Carbon Fiber<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"edb00c96f4ba3d48e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_edb00c96f4ba3d48e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Carbon Fiber (CF) Compounds are formulated to be lighter, stiffer, and stronger than traditional glass-filled compounds, allowing for more design freedom and flexibility. CF Compounds from RTP Company provide an excellent alternative to aluminum, die cast zinc, and other metals, as they can maintain similar properties with 60 to 80% weight reduction.<\/p>\n<p>Carbon Fiber Compounds provide benefits such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower density than Glass Fiber Compounds and metals<\/li>\n<li>Highest strength and stiffness of all reinforced compounds<\/li>\n<li>Process-able on standard injection molding equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our Carbon Fiber Compounds are globally available and can be used in the same base polymers as Glass Fiber Compounds. They can be loaded with up to 50% carbon fiber, offering solutions for many markets including aerospace, automotive, consumer, energy, and industrial.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/carbon-fiber-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6337ad8b44e0ab8f0 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\" href=\"#6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\"><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\">High Gravity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6337ad8b44e0ab8f0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">High Gravity Compounds from RTP Company combine the processing benefits of thermoplastics with desirable features of metals. You can choose the exact density necessary (up to 11 g\/cm<sup>3<\/sup>) to make your design perform as you imagined it. While formulating your custom compound, RTP Company\u2019s engineers can often add molded-in, custom color to allow easy identification of your product without expensive secondary painting processes.<\/p>\n<p>High Gravity Compounds offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the ability to control the center of gravity by adjusting mass<\/li>\n<li>an \u201cexpensive feel\u201d by adding heft<\/li>\n<li>sound and vibration dampening<\/li>\n<li>resistance to chemicals and corrosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some common industries that benefit from High Gravity Compounds are cosmetics, sporting goods, military, automotive, and packaging.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/high-gravity-compounds\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">View Innovation Bulletin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-605d67d766374a07e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_605d67d766374a07e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"605d67d766374a07e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#605d67d766374a07e\" href=\"#605d67d766374a07e\"><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\">Low Gravity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"605d67d766374a07e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_605d67d766374a07e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Low Gravity Compounds are Gravity modified compounds designed to reduce the weight of parts of any geometry with achievable densities as low as 0.70 g\/cm\u00b3 without the use of chemical foaming agents.<\/p>\n<p>The advantages of our Low Gravity Compounds are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 30% weight reduction<\/li>\n<li>Improved surface appearance vs. chemical foaming<\/li>\n<li>No concerns with wall thickness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and cosmetic packaging all benefit from Low Gravity Compounds from RTP Company.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Ask an Engineer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2e39aa2203ccdef4e fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2e39aa2203ccdef4e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2e39aa2203ccdef4e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#2e39aa2203ccdef4e\" href=\"#2e39aa2203ccdef4e\"><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\">Controlled Geometry Pellets (CGP)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2e39aa2203ccdef4e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2e39aa2203ccdef4e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>RTP Company\u2019s patented Controlled Geometry Pellets are small, shape-defined pellets that are used to improve your compression molding process, productivity, and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Advantages of our CGP Compounds include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved mechanical properties vs. traditional powder blends<\/li>\n<li>Best packing of standard compression molding materials<\/li>\n<li>No blending steps or dust issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more details, view or download our innovation bulletin.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/controlled-geometry-pellet-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 class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Our broad portfolio of structural products includes an extensive database of active, commercially available formulations and the expertise needed if a custom formulation is required. For more information, contact\u00a0<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-6 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-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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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 Structural brochure today!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Learn more about RTP Company\u2019s structural products and how a specialty compound can provide you with an ideal solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/RTP-Company_Structural-Brochure_06262018-1.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Structural Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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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-10 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-11 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\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/carbon-fiber-compounds\/\">Carbon 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/controlled-geometry-pellet-compounds\/\">Controlled Geometry Pellets for Compression Molding<\/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=\"Electronic Encapsulation Compounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/electronic-encapsulation-compounds\/\">Electronic Encapsulation<\/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 Containing 3M\u2122 Scotchlite\u2122 Glass Bubbles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/specialty-compounds-containing-3m-scotchlite-glass-bubbles\/\">Glass Bubbles<\/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\/short-glass-fiber-reinforced-compounds\/\">Glass Fiber<\/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\"><a title=\"Density Modified High Gravity Compounds\" href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/high-gravity-compounds\/\">High Gravity<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/vlf_pp\/\">Long Fiber Polypropylene vs Nylon 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=\"Nanocomposite Compounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/nanocomposite-compounds\/\">Nanocomposite<\/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=\"Platable Compounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/platable-compounds\/\">Platable<\/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=\"Radiopaque Compounds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/radiopaque-compounds\/\">Radiopaque<\/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\/ultra-performance-compounds-innovation-bulletin\/\">Ultra Performance 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=\"Value Products\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/value-products-innovation-bulletin\/\">Value Products<\/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\/extra-performance-compounds\/\">XP Compounds: eXtra Performance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 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-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;\">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-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\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/choosing-the-correct-thermoplastic-composite\/\">Choosing the Correct Thermoplastic Composite<\/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><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\/polymer-silicate-nanocomposites-via-melt-compounding\/\">Polymer-Silicate Nanocomposites Via Melt Compounding<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><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;\">Special 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-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\/technical-info\/tensile-stress-strain-data\/\">Tensile Stress\/Strain &amp; Bi-Directional Design Data<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/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-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 title=\"Engineered Thermoplastics Compounds for LED Lighting Applications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/engineered-thermoplastics-compounds-for-led-lighting-applications\/\">Compounds for LED Lighting Applications<\/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 Containing 3M\u2122 Scotchlite\u2122 Glass Bubbles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/specialty-compounds-containing-3m-scotchlite-glass-bubbles\/\">Specialty Compounds Containing 3M\u2122 Scotchlite\u2122 Glass Bubbles<\/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\"><a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/structural-effects-fx-compounds\/\">Structural FX (Effects) 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/vlf_pp\/\">Very Long Fiber Polypropylene vs Nylon Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><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\/structural-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 title=\"Long Fiber Compounds Molding Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/technical-info\/molding-guidelines\/long-fiber-compounds\/\">Long Fiber Molding Guide<\/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><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=\"Additive Masterbatches for Functional Performance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/technical-info\/molding-guidelines\/foaming-agent-masterbatches-or-concentrates\/\">Foaming Agent Additive Masterbatches<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"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-55","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-08-14 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