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Durable thermoplastic components built to deliver long-term efficiency and reliability in demanding environments.

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Materials

Services

Collaboration

R&D

Global Reach

Sustainability

Materials

Services

Collaboration

R&D

Global Reach

Sustainability

Our Advanced Thermal Plastic Materials

Advanced thermal plastic materials designed to deliver precision, durability, and reliability in high-pressure, high-temperature, corrosive, and cryogenic environments.

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Polymer seals are critical components in centrifugal compressors to minimize leakage and maintain efficiency. The type of seal selected depends on the application's requirements, such as temperature, pressure, chemical exposure, and rotational speed.

Most common thermoplastic polymer seals used in centrifugal compressors:

  • Labyrinth Seals
  • Lip Seals
  • Floating Seals

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides advanced engineering plastics that enhance reliability, reduce downtime, and extend asset life in the world’s harshest offshore environments. With decades of polymer expertise and global support, we deliver metal-replacement solutions offering superior wear, chemical resistance, and long-term stability.

Most common applications for Offshore

  • PIP Centerilizers
  • Connectors
  • Sheaves
  • Cabling Protection
  • Raidal Wearpads & Guides
  • Yaw Pads

Polymers are widely used in pumps due to their unique combination of properties, such as chemical resistance, lightweight structure, low friction, and cost-effectiveness. Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for a range of applications.

Most common applications:

  • Seals and Gaskets: Chemical resistance and low-friction sealing.
  • Impellers: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and wear-resistant.
  • Casings and Liners: Protect against corrosion and abrasion.
  • Bushings and Bearings: Reduce friction and wear in rotating components

Thermoplastic materials are extensively used for components like valves, valve seats, backup rings, and plates in the Oil and Gas industry. Their exceptional properties, such as chemical resistance, high-temperature performance, mechanical strength, and wear resistance, make them ideal for handling the demanding conditions of this market.

Frequent applications where thermoplastics excel:

  • Thermoplastic Valves: Control the flow of fluids (oil, gas, or process chemicals) within pipelines and systems
  • Valve Seats: Provide a superior sealing interface between the valve and its housing to prevent leaks
  • Backup Rings: Prevent extrusion of elastomeric seals under high-pressure conditions
  • Plates: Provide structural support, wear resistance, or fluid separation in valves and equipment.
Our engineering plastics are used across industries to produce high-performance bushings and bearings that reduce part failure and improve performance in conditions ranging from steamy processing environments to full underwater submersion.
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Most common applications
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End-to-End Engineering Solutions

From Polymer to Performance

Delivering vertically integrated thermoplastic solutions from material innovation to precision-engineered components.
DESIGN
  • Unique customer specific, scalable solutions
  • Part design assistance
  • Proprietary FMEA software
  • Metal to plastics conversions
MATERIAL SELECTION
  • Unique customer specific, scalable solutions
  • Part design assistance
  • Proprietary FMEA software
  • Metal to plastics conversions
PROTOTYPING
  • Unique customer specific, scalable solutions
  • Part design assistance
  • Proprietary FMEA software
  • Metal to plastics conversions
POLYMER SHAPES
  • Extrusion
  • Compression Molding
  • Cast Molding
  • Near Net Shapes
Finished Parts
  • Tight-tolerance CNC machining
  • Injection Molding
  • 3D printing
  • Plastic welding 
ASSEMBLY
  • Complete module builds & assemblies
  • Class 6 cleanroom: cleaning, assembly, and testing
  • Scalable production
TESTING
  • Application specific sub-assembly testing
  • Certified ISO 13485, ISO 9001,  AS9100D
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Collaboration & Partnerships

We work together with engineers, OEMs and businesses to help develop the right materials, designs and processes to get ideas to market faster, cleaner and more sustainably.

We work together with engineers, OEMs, and businesses to help develop the right materials, designs, and processes to get ideas to market faster, cleaner, and more sustainably.
 

As a company that has the courage to break new ground, we’re proud to be part of a collaborative community of innovators that makes progress together by doing the right things for our people, society, and the environment.
 

Our vast network of expert teams and hands-on approach, from finding solutions to custom synthesis, mean we have real-world experience partnering with businesses across various industries, geographies, and applications.

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Research & Development

Our R&D strategies are designed to meet the needs of businesses and intellectual property, enabling the rapid commercialization of new technologies and products.

Access over 2,000 research scientists and a robust network of customer-facing experts and outpace your competitors with customized materials to meet the unique challenges of the Energy industry.

 

​By partnering with MCG, you benefit from best-in-class technology, including a state-of-the-art quantum computer, leading-edge AI and simulation programs, customized material synthesis, and a brand-new R&D facility in Japan.​

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Global Reach

Dating back over 150 years, the 3-diamond logo is synonymous with quality, innovation and reliability.​

 

The quickly changing Energy market needs strong global partners with a sustained commitment to the industry. The Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a truly global technology and manufacturing company. Our extensive knowledge in Chemical Science and our long-term strategy of further investments in material technologies position us well to be your lasting partner.​

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KAITEKI | Our Sustainability Values

At Mitsubishi Chemical Group, we are putting Circular Economy principles into action innovating toward advanced new materials and technologies with a clear focus on resource efficiency, renewable energy and materials, and the recycling and remanufacturing of products.

 

We find ways to extend the loop and retain value by increasing the life span of products and materials. We recover and recycle our own waste while working with suppliers to reduce their upstream Scope 3 emissions.

 

Additionally, we help close the loop by designing long-lasting and durable products that can be separated and collected to be recycled into high-performance products. Our goal is to provide advanced materials and solutions that positively contribute to society while reducing the overall environmental burden. 

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At Mitsubishi Chemical Group, we are putting Circular Economy principles into action innovating toward advanced new materials and technologies with a clear focus on resource efficiency, renewable energy and materials, and the recycling and remanufacturing of products.

 

We find ways to extend the loop and retain value by increasing the life span of products and materials. We recover and recycle our own waste while working with suppliers to reduce their upstream Scope 3 emissions.

 

Additionally, we help close the loop by designing long-lasting and durable products that can be separated and collected to be recycled into high-performance products. Our goal is to provide advanced materials and solutions that positively contribute to society while reducing the overall environmental burden. 

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Mitsubishi Chemical America

 

9115 Harris Corner Parkway

Charlotte, NC 28269

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