Engineering Support
Engineering Expertise That Strengthens Your Product From Concept Through Production
Mercury Plastics is built around one core belief: engineering drives better product performance. Our clients rely on us not only for manufacturing scale, but for the engineering partnership behind it: problem-solving, system-level thinking, and decades of experience in material science and thermoplastic processing.
With dedicated engineering teams, in-house process development, and a full captive electron beam facility, we support every stage of product development, from early concept work through validation and high-volume production.
Comprehensive Quality Laboratory & Testing Center
Quality is engineered into every component we produce.
Mercury Plastics maintains an expansive, fully equipped Quality Laboratory and Testing Center designed to validate material performance, ensure compliance, and help clients bring reliable products to market with confidence.
Our quality program includes:
In-house physical, mechanical, and dimensional testing
Material verification and performance benchmarking
Process validation for extrusion, molding, forming, and overmolding
Environmental and durability testing aligned with the needs of appliance, automotive, electrical, and plumbing markets
End-to-end documentation and traceability
Our testing capabilities support both prototype development and full-scale production, helping clients evaluate new materials, confirm design intent, and meet demanding performance specifications.
ISO 9001: Registered Organization
Quality Systems, Compliance, Listings & Approvals
Mercury Plastics works with some of the most demanding manufacturers in North America. To meet those expectations, our quality systems include robust documentation, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Across our product lines, we maintain or support compliance with:
- NSF, UL, and other industry-specific material and product approvals
- Customer-specific performance specifications
- Third-party testing and audits as required
- Proprietary quality processes refined over decades of manufacturing in regulated markets
Listings and approvals include:
- NSF Standard 14 (Performance)
- NSF Standard 61 (Health Effects)
- ASME A112.18.6 Flexible Water Connectors
- ASTM F876 (pipe/tubing)
- ASTM F877 (hot and cold water distribution system)
- Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI), Hydrostatic Stress Board, TR-4/2000 Listing, Standard Grade @ 73°F (23°C) HDB 1250psi, 180°F (83°C) HDB 800psi and 200°F (93°C) HDB 630psi
- CSA Standard B125-93 — Plumbing Fittings, Certificate of Compliance
- U.P. Code
- NSF CL-TD Chlorine Resistance Performance for Potable Water Applications
Engineering Support That Solves Problems on a System Level
Whether improving flow paths, reducing assembly time, eliminating failure points, or enhancing material performance through cross-linking, Mercury Plastics engineers collaborate directly with client teams to deliver measurable improvements.
Examples of engineering-led advantages include:
Optimized routing and formed tubing designs that eliminate fittings and reduce leak paths
Custom extrusion and AirCore® molding innovations for complex geometries that traditional processes can’t achieve
Injection overmolding solutions to create reliable, permanent joint connections without secondary fastening
Material enhancements through electron beam cross-linking, including heat resistance, chemical durability, and improved dimensional stability
Our engineering support is not transactional; it’s collaborative. Clients rely on us for performance improvements, manufacturability guidance, and long-term product development partnerships.
A Trusted Partner for High-Performance Thermoplastic Solutions
With decades of engineering expertise, ISO-registered quality systems, a comprehensive testing center, and industry-recognized achievements, Mercury Plastics gives clients the confidence they need when bringing critical components to market.
Interested in our history, values, and team? Explore our story to learn more about who we are and how we work.
