R&D

Our R&D division is the beating heart of innovation.

We are constantly striving to develop state-of-the-art sealing materials designed to withstand the most extreme conditions.
Our products must withstand very low or high temperatures, exposure to aggressive media, and prolonged physical stress, all while ensuring safe and reliable long-term operation. In addition, our solutions meet stringent international regulatory standards, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.

  • Advanced material design

    Thanks to our experience in the sector, we develop high-tech compounds that are custom-designed to meet the specific needs of different industries. Each project is followed from the selection of raw materials to the final product testing, thus ensuring tailor-made solutions for our customers.

  • Development of high-performance compounding

    Thanks to our partnership with compound makers we can develop tailored solutions for several applications. Our material specialists combine cutting-edge, technical know-how and technical expertise to comply customer requirements.

  • Rapid prototyping and accurate testing

    At MCM, we accelerate time-to-market through rapid pilot and series production, which allows us to meet industry-specific standards and certifications. We carry out rigorous testing using state-of-the-art machinery to ensure that each component meets the highest quality requirements and maintains consistent performance over time.

Compounds

A wide range of materials are developed and tested to meet customer needs.

  • FFKM, evolast®

    Characterised by a broad service temperature range from -46 °C to 340 °C, evolast® compounds exhibit remarkable resistance to aggressive chemicals, such as acids, organic and inorganic fluids, ketones, esters, solvents, amines, as well as hot water and steam.

  • FKM

    Special compounds for explosive decompression (AED/RGD) ensure reliable performance in extreme conditions. Working within temperature ranges from -60 °C to 250 °C, these materials exhibit good physical properties and excellent chemical resistance.

  • EPDM

    Specifically designed for H2 and CO2 service, with good resistance to steam, ranging from -60 °C up to 150 °C.

  • FVMQ

    Fluorosilicone, thanks to the presence of fluorine, takes on the characteristics of silicone with the addition of fuel resistance: fluorosilicone based compounds can be used in demanding applications where fuel resistance, low-temperature performance and high-temperature performance are required.Working within temperature ranges from -70 °C +180 °C, with peaks up to 250 °C.

  • PTFE

    A thermoplastic material with superior chemical resistance, for use in a wide temperature range from -260 °C to +260 °C. Not sensitive to RGD. Often compounded with e.g. carbon or carbon fiber to reduce wear & increase extrusion resistance.

  • HNBR

    Tailored with special compounds to withstand explosive decompression (AED/RGD), exhibits excellent performance within a temperature range of -60 °C to 180 °C. HNBR based compounds have excellent physical properties and are resistant to aggressive chemical environments.

  • AFLAS

    A special compound designed to mitigate explosive decompression issues (AED/RGD), this material can work from -20 °C to 230 °C. Its broad chemical resistance includes resistance against bases and H2S, ensuring performance in challenging environments.

  • VMQ

    Silicone is ideal for high and low temperature applications: the typical working temperature range is -60 °C to +250 °C, whereas some special grades will withstand temperatures up to 300 °C. VMQ rubbers show flexibility, excellent resistance to chemical agents, excellent dielectric properties, resistance to fire, ozone and sunlight (UV).

  • AEM

    Ethylene acrylic elastomers are mainly used when thermal and oil resistance are required. AEM has excellent resistance to high temperatures, and good resistance to automotive fluids such as transmission fluids, engine oils and acidic condensates adding excellent resistance also to oxygen, ozone and atmospheric agents. Temperature range: –40 °C to +175 °C (and up to +190 °C for special grades).

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