Product novelty 22. September 2026
FlexiCore™: The Next Generation of Sustainable Body Seals
We are redefining automotive sealing with FlexiCore™, a patented 100% thermoplastic body seal designed to replace conventional metal-reinforced EPDM profiles. By combining a corrugated polypropylene carrier with co-extruded TPE sealing, gripping, and surface functions, FlexiCore™ completely eliminates metal reinforcement, EPDM curing, and separate spray-coating steps.
This innovative all-thermoplastic architecture delivers exceptional flange retention and flexibility around complex vehicle curves while meeting the most rigorous industry standards for water sealing, wind-noise reduction, and long-term durability. For a mid-size vehicle frunk application, FlexiCore™ achieves a remarkable 31% weight reduction, saving about 0.55 kg of mass while providing a sleek, corrosion-free, and fully colorable show surface that enhances overall vehicle aesthetics.
From a manufacturing and environmental perspective, the mono-material TPE and PP construction completely replaces mixed EPDM-and-metal architectures to maximize circularity, allowing production waste to be seamlessly recycled into new parts. Furthermore, eliminating energy-intensive curing and coating processes substantially reduces the environmental footprint of production. At the customer plant, improved assembly ergonomics make handling easier and can shorten assembly-line time by up to 20%. Experience the future of sustainable automotive engineering with FlexiCore™.
This innovative all-thermoplastic architecture delivers exceptional flange retention and flexibility around complex vehicle curves while meeting the most rigorous industry standards for water sealing, wind-noise reduction, and long-term durability. For a mid-size vehicle frunk application, FlexiCore™ achieves a remarkable 31% weight reduction, saving about 0.55 kg of mass while providing a sleek, corrosion-free, and fully colorable show surface that enhances overall vehicle aesthetics.
From a manufacturing and environmental perspective, the mono-material TPE and PP construction completely replaces mixed EPDM-and-metal architectures to maximize circularity, allowing production waste to be seamlessly recycled into new parts. Furthermore, eliminating energy-intensive curing and coating processes substantially reduces the environmental footprint of production. At the customer plant, improved assembly ergonomics make handling easier and can shorten assembly-line time by up to 20%. Experience the future of sustainable automotive engineering with FlexiCore™.
Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH
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Mr. Morgan Chene