CARCO - Precision Rubber Products

What CARCO - Precision Rubber Products does

CARCO - Precision Rubber Products (CARCO-PRP), legally CARCO NOVOTEMA PRECISION RUBBER PRODUCTS S.p.A. a socio unico, is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of precision sealing systems founded in 1900 in Basiano (Milan), operating under ultimate parent Carco PRP LTD. The company designs and produces customized seals in elastomers (rubber) and engineered thermoplastics (PTFE, PEEK, PCTFE, PFA, UHMWPE, PEI, POM) for critical industrial applications where leakage or seal failure is unacceptable.

Its core capabilities are anchored in capital-intensive manufacturing scale: one of the world's largest hydraulic presses (3x3 meters) for vulcanization of fabric-reinforced elastomers, CNC turning for thermoplastic seals up to 3 meters in diameter, and proprietary on-site hot and cold bonding/vulcanization technology enabling installation of giant split seals without full disassembly. The portfolio spans radial lip seals (Carcoseal, including the PTFE-Liner low-friction and high-speed UN/07 variants and the patented NOLEAK marine emergency seal), CARCOTEX chevron V-packings, machined and energized PTFE hydraulic seals, V-RING bearing protection, K-TEX guiding systems, CARCOAIR inflatable seals, and static O-rings. Material approvals span oil & gas (API 6A/6D, ISO 15848, NORSOK 710, ISO 21011), aerospace (AS9100D via subsidiary PCTI), medical (USP Class VI, ISO 10993), and food & beverage (MOCA, EC 1935/2004, FDA, NSF, WRAS, KTW).

The group employs more than 800 people across production sites in Italy, the United States, and Canada, with direct sales offices in Italy, Germany, France, and China, and a strategic North American partnership with Hi-Tech Seals. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based, project-specification sales of customized seals to enterprise customers in oil & gas, shipbuilding and marine, wind power, hydropower, steel and aluminium, hydraulic presses and cylinders, food and beverage, medical, and aerospace. Acquisitions are a clear growth lever, exemplified by the December 2023 incorporation of Novotema S.p.A. as the group's elastomer center of excellence.

Name

CARCO - Precision Rubber Products

Legal name

CARCO NOVOTEMA PRECISION RUBBER PRODUCTS S.p.A. a socio unico

Website

https://carcoprp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CARCO-PRP designs and manufactures customized precision seals in elastomers and engineered thermoplastics for critical applications, serving enterprise customers in oil & gas, marine, wind, hydropower, steel, aerospace, medical, and food & beverage industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Solutions

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial sealing solutions
• Rubber gaskets
• Elastomer seals
• Hydraulic seals
• PTFE rotary seals

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Industrial Seals: Design and manufacture of customized sealing solutions in elastomers and thermoplastics for critical industrial applications. Products include radial lip seals (Carcoseal), V-packings (Carcotex), hydraulic seals, and custom seals for specific customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CARCO-PRP designs and manufactures precision sealing systems in elastomers (rubber) and thermoplastics (PTFE, PEEK, POM) for critical industrial applications. The portfolio includes radial lip seals (Carcoseal), V-packings (Carcotex), machined hydraulic seals, O-rings, and fully customized seals engineered for extreme conditions including temperatures from -196°C to +300°C and pressures up to 1500 bar. Products serve Oil & Gas, marine, wind, hydropower, steel, aerospace, medical and food-grade industries, and are produced in Italy with one of the world's largest hydraulic presses (3x3 meters) and CNC lathes up to 3 meters in diameter.

Product overview

CARCO-PRP is a manufacturer of precision sealing systems for critical applications, producing a comprehensive portfolio of elastomer and thermoplastic seals. The product portfolio centers on CARCOSEAL radial lip seals (available in fabric rubber, full rubber, and PTFE variants including the specialized high-speed UN/07 and the patented emergency NOLEAK for marine applications), supported by CARCOTEX chevron V-packings, CARCOMACH machined seals, PRP energized PTFE seals for hydraulic applications, V-RING bearing protection seals, Spring Energized PTFE seals for extreme conditions, K-TEX guiding systems, CARCOAIR inflatable seals, and static O-ring solutions. Products range from standard profiles to fully customized designs, covering applications in Oil & Gas (withstanding -196°C to +300°C and up to 1500 bar), marine propulsion, windpower, hydropower, steel/aluminum rolling mills, aerospace, medical, and food & beverage industries. The company operates one of the world's largest hydraulic presses (3x3 meters) for vulcanization of fabric-reinforced elastomer seals and CNC lathes up to 3 meters diameter for thermoplastic machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carcoseal: Radial lip seals for rotary shafts, available in various profiles for pressure applications, with options for fabric rubber, full rubber, and metal reinforcement. Includes specialized variants like PTFE LINER for low friction and ANTI TWIST LIP for rolling mill applications.
• Carcotex
• Carcoseal NOLEAK™

Products and services

• CARCOSEAL Radial Lip Seals Radial lip seals for rotary shafts with profiles handling pressures from 0 to 5 bar. Available with helical or V-spring, in fabric rubber, full rubber, or self-retaining with metal reinforcement. Offered in endless and split versions for quick replacement using on-site bonding (gluing or vulcanization). Features PTFE LINER for low friction and specialized profiles for very high-speed applications.
• PRP Seals in PTFE for Rotary Shafts PTFE seals for rotary shafts offering low friction, high pressure resistance up to 400 bar, and self-lubricating materials for bearing protection, rotary joints, and gearboxes.
• V-RING Bearing Protection Seals Standard and special V-rings for bearing protection, rotary joints, and gearboxes. Standard profiles include VA, VS, VL, VE, VAX; special profiles include FM/02, FM/03, FM/03/C. Available with PTFE option and metal clamping band option.
• PRP Seals in Energized PTFE for Hydraulic Applications Energized PTFE hydraulic seals available in virgin PTFE or with additives. Options include normal or heavy duty, O-ring or D-ring energizer. Designed for low-friction cylinders across a wide variety of applications.
• CARCOMACH Machined Seals Machined seals for hydraulic applications including the compact CARCOMACH/SLF in low friction polyurethane. Features a large variety of profiles and dimensions suitable for various working conditions.
• CARCOTEX V-Packings (Chevron) Chevron V-packings in fabric rubber with multi-lip design for critical hydraulic applications. Available as rod seal or piston seal, axially preloaded or floating, with adjustable or fixed housing. Offered in endless or split versions for fast replacement. Uses elastomers suitable for high temperature and aggressive media, with cotton or aramid reinforcement.
• PRP and CARCOWIP Wipers Wiper seals for hydraulic cylinders and presses. Available in hard rubber, polyurethane, and PTFE materials with various profiles. Provides protection for hydraulic seals against contamination.
• Spring Energized PTFE Seals PTFE seals with helical or V-spring energizer for Oil & Gas, cryogenic, and aerospace applications. Supports linear, oscillating, or rotary movement. Available as PRP packings with energizing spring for high and low temperature and pressure, with chemical attack resistance and international standards compliance.
• K-TEX Guiding Systems Guide bands and guide rings for hydraulic cylinders, bush bearings and various sliding profiles. Made from composite materials with high load resistance and self-lubricating additives, suitable for high temperature applications and replacement of bronze parts.
• CARCOAIR Inflatable Seals Inflatable seals produced in elastomers and reinforced elastomers. Used for fluid and gas sealing, amortizing, and as energizing elements. Can lock mechanical parts in place.
• Static Seals (O-Rings and D-Rings) O-rings and D-rings including large diameter options. Heavy duty static seals for hydraulic applications with materials suitable for low temperature. Includes fabric-reinforced elastomers for hydroelectric applications and materials approved per international Oil & Gas standards.
• Customized Seals Customized seals designed according to specific requirements and working conditions of customer projects. Engineered for challenging and critical applications across multiple industries.
• Carcoseal NOLEAK™ Emergency Seal Patented leak-free dynamic emergency seal for ships. Designed to allow steering and propulsion when activated, temporarily replacing damaged primary seals for safe return to dock. Elastomer structure allows multiple activations. Used in azimuth thrusters, Pod, rudders, and fin stabilizers on cruise, cargo, and military ships.
• Carcoseal/UN/07 High-Speed Radial Lip Seal High-speed radial lip seal with modified sealing lip to reduce friction at speeds exceeding 25 meters per second. Vulcanized using high-performance H-NBR and FKM elastomer compounds. Used primarily as bearing protection seal in rolling mills and aluminum foil production.
• New Press at Basiano (1250mm plate) for dynamic seals in fabric rubber New manufacturing capacity addition for dynamic seals in fabric rubber at the Basiano (Italy) main plant, via a 1250mm hydraulic press. Adds production capacity for CARCOSEAL and other fabric-reinforced elastomer seal lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% reduction of torque and power loss with PTFE Liner technology in wind turbine applications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles10 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Sealing Association (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2024CARCO PRP was admitted to the European Sealing Association (ESA) in February 2024. ESA, founded in 1992, is the world's largest association of seal manufacturers, representing manufacturers and suppliers of sealing systems that are crucial for fluid containment during processes and operations.
• Novotema S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2023Novotema S.p.A., founded in 1976 in Villongo (Italy), designs and manufactures mission-critical elastomeric sealing solutions. Became part of CARCO-PRP group on December 29, 2023. Novotema serves as the group's center of excellence for production of elastomeric seals with injection and compression molding technologies.
• Hi-Tech SealscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2021Strategic partnership formed between Carco Group and Hi-Tech Seals. Founded in 1990, Hi-Tech Seals is a leading distributor and manufacturer of high-performance industrial seals in elastomer and thermoplastic materials. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with subsidiaries in Calgary, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Texas and Louisiana, employing more than 150 people. Extends CARCO-PRP's North American reach significantly.
• Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc. (PCTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of CARCO-PRP group, PCTI provides polymeric sealing solutions for aviation and aerospace markets. Controls raw materials through its division producing semi-finished products (PTFE, PCTFE, PFA, UHMWPE, PEEK, PEI) including white room production. Certified according to AS9100D international standard since early 1990s.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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