What We Do

Quality-Driven, Customer-Focused
RMP consolidates medical grade Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) for the medical device manufacturing industry via Ram Extrusion, Sheet Compression Molding, and Direct Compression Molding. We lead the way in working with alternative resins and novel processing methods, and are widely known for innovation in the Direct Compression Molding of net-shape and near net shape molded parts. Our laboratory has extensive capabilities and accreditations for polymer testing, and our experienced team provides consultation on a range of subjects from design for manufacturing to material specification development.
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RMP Product Lines

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Direct Compression Molding (DCM)

Design for Molding

Prototype Development

Molding Process Validations

Full Production Capacity

Bar/Sheet Stock

Inert Ram Extrusion

Inert Sheet Compression Molding

Annealing

Inert Remelting

Shape Fabrication

Rounds, Rectangles, Knee Profiles

Validations/DFM/Process Development

UHMWPE Development and Validation Expertise

Material Specification Development

Design for Manufacturing and Improved Efficiency Feedback

RMP Lab Services

Extensive Mechanical Testing

Material Analytical Testing

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited for 5 Test Methods

Polymer Technology & Supply Chain Solutions

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Mechanical & Analytical Testing Expertise
RMP possesses significant laboratory capabilities for the testing of UHMWPE and other polymers. Our 3000ft² dedicated laboratory space contains all of the equipment needed to perform quality control testing for the materials RMP produces, as well as outsourced testing for our customers, with room to grow. The lab is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited for several test methods, establishing a leading position as a testing facility specializing in UHMWPE and other plastics. The lab is also compliant with RMP’s ISO 13485:2016 Certification.

The RMP laboratory has the management, quality, and technical systems in place to perform accurate and reliable analyses. We assure customers that RMP has the proper administrative processes to ensure all aspects of testing related to the sample, the analysis, and the reporting are standardized, measured, and monitored. The lab is committed to the RMP core values including integrity, honesty, servant leadership and open communication. The lab team is eager to collaborate with customers in achieving their testing solutions.
Medical Polymer accredited testing

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Test Methods:

MECHANICAL

Tensile Properties of Plastics
(ASTM F648/D638)

Double-Notched Izod Impact Strength
(ASTM F648 Annex A1)

Small Punch Testing
(ASTM F2977)

Density by Displacement
(ASTM D792 Method A)

Differential Scanning Calorimetry
(ASTM F2625)

BIOLOGICAL

Total Organic Carbon (USP <643>)

Conductivity (USP <645>)

Microbial Enumeration of Water (USP <1231> (Membrane Filtration Method))

Microbial Air and Surface Monitoring (USP <797> (Plate Count))

Bacterial Endotoxins Test (USP <85> (Chromogenic Method))

RMP’s Laboratory

medical device manufacturing
Polymer testing
Medical Polymer testingUHMWPE testing
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