With years of accumulated experience in polymer processing and color formulation development, R&P is capable of processing polymers of the highest performance standards.

R&P offers customised toll compounding solutions to achieve functional enhancement of various polymer materials. The range of services that are currently offered in R&P are:

Functional Enhancement of Polymer materials which includes:
•  Colouring to required appearance;
•  Reinforcements to improve mechanical performance;
•  Melt flow modification to improve moldability;
•  Alloying to enhance the range of plastic properties;
•  Flame retardancy to suit electrical application;
•  Weather resistance to improve the performance in harsh weather conditions;
•  Anti-static / conductance to prevent static build up as required in the electronics industry.

Melt Processing of Polymer materials which includes:
•  Homogenizing to improve consistency;
•  Re-Palletizing of crushed polymers.

R&P’s materials facilitate its customers to have and maintain their edge in the marketplace with first-to-the-market new products. R&P is proactive in working closely with manufacturers in providing the necessary pilot polymer development and trial services to swiftly support next-generation product developments and commercialisation plans.

Materials that R&P have established compounding capabilities include:

Commodity Polymers
•  Polypropylene (PP)
•  Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE)
•  Polystyrene (HIPS, GPPS)
•  Acrylic (PMMA)

High performance Engineering and Functional polymers
•  Polycarbonate (PC)
•  Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO)
•  Polyphenylene Ether (PPE)
•  Nylon (PA)
•  Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
•  Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
•  Polyoxymethylene (POM)
•  Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Polymers processed by R&P have successfully been used in several markets including applications in Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Civil Engineering, Household and Consumer Packaging.

End products include:

Automotive
• Radio screens
• Bumpers
• Interior trim
• A growing range of items which are moving towards plastic

Household Appliances
• Vacuum cleaner casings
• Washing machine exteriors
• Television remote control casings
• Housing and Casings for most other appliances

Office Equipment
• Printer casing
• Laptop casing
• Computer casing

Others
• Transparent plastic containers
• Medical packaging
• Other areas of plastic use which require functional or appearance enhancement