Polyurethane Wheels
MPC’s custom wheels are engineered to deliver consistent, high-precision motion in demanding industrial applications. Manufactured using proprietary engineered formulations, our custom wheels offer a broad range of performance properties, making them ideal for conveyor systems, robotics, food processing equipment, and many other mission critical applications.
Solutions:
- Drive Wheels
- No-Crush Wheels
- Guide Wheels
- Skate Wheels
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Product Spotlight – No-Crush Wheels
MPC’s custom polyurethane no-crush wheels are engineered for delicate yet durable performance in high-speed industrial systems like packaging, food processing, and media handling. Their unique design allows them to apply consistent pressure without damaging fragile materials, making them ideal for handling corrugated board, films, and consumer goods. MPC’s no-crush wheels combine flexibility with resilience, adapting to the specific needs of your application.
Key Advantages of MPC’s Custom No-Crush Wheels:
- Durable Under Pressure: Retains shape and performance through continuous-duty cycles and repeated compression
- Precision Control: Maintains consistent spacing and indexing for accurate feeding, labeling, or packaging
- Impact Absorption: Cushions delicate products during high-speed handling, reducing damage and improving yield
- Dynamic Compliance: Flexes to accommodate varying material thicknesses without compromising alignment or speed
Our engineering team is ready to review your requirements and recommend the best solutions. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs
High-Performance Wheels for Complex Applications
Custom polyurethane wheels from MPC combine the elasticity of rubber with the strength of metal—making them ideal for high-performance applications across industries like automation, material handling, and cleanroom environments. Engineered using our proprietary Durethane® formulations, these wheels can be tailored by hardness, geometry, and surface finish to meet exact design and operational needs. Whether you’re optimizing traction, reducing noise, or improving system uptime, MPC’s wheels deliver durability and precision where it counts.
Advantages of MPC’s Custom Polyurethane Wheels:
- Tailored Polyurethane Formulations: Engineered to meet the exact performance demands of your application
- Precision Manufacturing: In-house molding and machining capabilities ensure tight tolerances, consistent quality, and reliable performance
- Customizable Geometry: Designed to fit your product’s unique specifications and functional requirements
- Made in the USA: Domestic production enables fast lead times and responsive engineering support
- Trusted by Global OEMs: Proven in mission-critical applications across automation, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries
Case Study
A global OEM in the food processing equipment industry approached MPC with a specialized challenge: designing a wheel for a fish skinning machine that could grip effectively without damaging delicate fillets. The component needed to balance resilience and softness while meeting strict FDA food safety and regulatory standards. MPC’s engineering team collaborated closely with the customer to develop a custom no-crush polyurethane wheel that delivered the required traction and gentle contact, ensuring consistent performance across varying fish types and processing speeds. After successful prototyping, testing, and validation, the solution not only met all technical and compliance benchmarks but also improved machine uptime, helping the OEM enhance throughput and reliability in high-volume production environments.
If you’re designing a new product and need a manufacturing partner who brings value from day one, contact us today to get started!
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