About Metflex
Learn about Metflex specialism in the design and manufacture of precision moulded rubber components for our global, multi-industry customer base.
Metflex of old – Producing Leather Diaphragms for Gas Meters
Established in London in 1919 and now based near Blackburn in the North West of the UK, Metflex Precision Rubber Mouldings Ltd take pride in our wealth of knowledge and experience that spans almost a century. Metflex are able to offer a complete service, incorporating material development, concept planning, full project management, design, manufacture and tool trialling. This suite of services ensures our customers receive end products that are the most suitable for their applications.
Capabilities
Full mixing facilities for the compounding of various rubber formulations including Nitrile, Natural, EPDM, Butyl and Neoprene. Fully equipped laboratory for compound testing and material development. Quality assurance and control throughout all stages of manufacture. Technical capabilities include:
- Rubber to metal bonding
- Large block mouldings of up to 30Kg shot weight
- Ultra-thin section parts including diaphragms from 0.15mm thick
- Coated fabrics, fibre insertion and fibre dispersion technologies
Our material and technical capabilities are matched by our in-house and overseas manufacturing facilities, which include injection, compression and transfer and flashless/waste less moulding capabilities. In addition we also extrude, form and cut rubber to our customers’ requirements.
Mission
Metflex aims to be the partner of choice for the supply of high quality precision moulded rubber products. To ensure we achieve our core aim we constantly review our manufacturing and quality processes whilst developing new and enhanced formulations.
