Urethanes: The Superior Choice for Autonomous Mobile Robots

1. High-Traction Urethane Wheels for AMRs

Urethane offers outstanding grip and customizable coefficients of friction (CoF), helping AMRs maintain precise control — especially on smooth concrete, epoxy-coated, or mixed-surface environments. Whether stopping, turning, or ramping, our urethane drive wheels and treads deliver the right balance of traction and slip resistance.

2. Load-Bearing Urethane Components for Autonomous Robots

AMRs need to carry heavy payloads without degrading. Our proprietary urethane formulations provide the compressive strength to handle demanding loads with minimal deflection, while maintaining flexibility and shape memory over time.

3. Durable Polyurethane for 24/7 AMR Operations

Compared to rubber or thermoplastics, polyurethane offers superior abrasion resistance, cuts, and tears — minimizing downtime and reducing the need for replacements. That’s critical for facilities operating around the clock.

4. Custom Polyurethane Parts for Robotics and Automation:

From tailored shore hardness to bonding onto aluminum hubs or encapsulating bearings, MPC’s urethane components are engineered to your exact specs — even for low to high volume production runs.

Partnering with MPC for Custom Polyurethane AMR Solutions

AMRs are evolving fast — and so are their requirements. Precision, uptime, and adaptability are no longer optional; they’re the baseline for today’s automation systems.

At MPC, we partner early with OEMs and design engineers to create polyurethane solutions that don’t just meet the spec — they redefine it. Whether it’s a custom wheel for improved traction, a bumper for collision protection, or a roller built to outlast, we help our partners build smarter systems from the ground up.

With expertise in materials, rapid prototyping, and scalable production, we support everyone from innovative startups to global automation leaders.

When performance matters, urethane delivers — and MPC makes it happen. Contact us today to discuss your design needs or download our material data sheet to see some of the superior properties available: