Differentiation Through Group Strength: Acrylic Polymers as Core Materials
NOK's seal products — including its flagship oil seals — primarily use synthetic rubber, which is a common material in automotive components because of its essential oil and heat resistance. The main element of acrylic rubber is acrylic polymer, which is essential to determining the performance of oil seals and other similar products. Unimatec, a member of the NOK Group based in Minato, Tokyo (led by President Hiroaki Kikuchi), specializes in developing and producing acrylic polymers. As the automotive industry's business environment evolves, Unimatec leverages the Group's strengths to meet diverse needs.
