RTP Company Offers Thermoplastic Compounds Solutions To Global Shortage Of PEI Polymer

Since the supply of PEI has tightened, molders and OEMs have been forced to manage risks such as long lead times and supply disruptions,” explains Matt Torosian, RTP Company Product Manager of High Temperature Materials. “RTP Company has created a range of compounds with similar characteristics to PEI that are not dependent on a single supplier of base resin. By doing so, our customers have benefitted from a larger selection of material options, greater design flexibility, and far fewer interruptions in material supply.”

Because PEI has excellent dimensional stability, chemical resistance, strength, stiffness, inherent flame retardancy and creep resistance, selecting a replacement requires a thorough understanding of the application requirements. Once these requirements have been identified, RTP Company engineers can recommend compounds that fit the requirements, along with added benefits such as color. To support transition to a new material RTP Company provides on-site technical service and CAE support including mold flow analysis, FEA and fiber orientation analysis.