Mechanical Research & Design, Inc. specializes in standard and custom pressure sealing, structural, and functional solutions. We are the Solutions Experts! Most of the products you see below are grouped into five major solutions families plus a host of other industry and application specialty products: Isolation and Test Tools, Work Assist Tools, Leak Testers, Seal Housings & Connectors, and SEALFAST® Elastomers (Inflatable and Mechanical Seals).
MRD Isolation and Test Tools is comprised of our pipe plugs, bulkheads & large isolation barriers, joint testers, double block and bleed tools, annular sealing tools, flange testers, leak & valve repair tools, and much more! Standard and custom designed pipeline pressure test, tunnel & channel isolation, split wall penetration annular seal, grout form, emergency leak stop, and pipeline progressive weld joint test product solutions, to name a few.
The Work Assist Tools collection includes our lifting & pulling tools, work-positioning & placement tools, work-holding support tools, and packaging & filling tools. Solutions are available for manual operation through full industrial automation and robotic interface. If you need to lift it, grip it, hold it, squeeze it, place it… these are the solutions for you!
Our Leak Testers family of products contains standard as well as uniquely customized manual, semi-automated, and fully automated leak test packages. We develop leak testing solutions for simple and challenging nozzles, weldment assemblies, hose bundles, injection moldings, composite structures, and more!
MRD Seal Housings and Connectors represents our vast range of SEALFAST® Inflatable and Mechanical: general seal housings, shaft seal housings, dynamic & slip joint seal housings, dresser sleeves, flange adaptors, spherical connectors, and rigid pipe connectors.
MRD pressure sealing and functional tools typically come with our own premium SEALFAST® Inflatable and Mechanical Seals, which we also sell directly to you! Seals in nearly any, shape, size, and material, molded and vulcanized to your specifications at Mechanical Research & Design, Inc. in rapid lead times.
In addition to the above, see our Industry-Specialized Tools: Oil & Gas Tools; Underwater Tools – Marine Construction and ROV-Installed Tools; Construction Tools; Nuclear Tools; Environmental Tools; Industrial Tools; Robotic Tools; and more, below – and on our Products by Industry Page!