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Capabilities

Our CNC turning and milling facility means we can offer the full engineering service to our customers.

Our inspection and measuring equipment includes a state-of-the-art CNC Coordinate measuring machine, and optical measuring machines.
- CNC Milling
  
  Learn more about our CNC milling capabilities and how we can help bring your ideas to life. Our expert team is ready to take on your next project. We offer comprehensive plastic CNC milling services from the micro in size to much larger 1 meter long components.
- CNC Turning
  
  CNC turning of PTFE and engineering plastics. Live tooling on our lathes mean competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
- Micro Parts
  
  We are proud to have assisted with development of many insulating components with a diameter of 1mm or less.
Engineering & Design

We provide a bespoke fluoropolymer component design & manufacture service and can deliver the right solution to your problem.
Manufactured Plastic Parts

For over 25 years, we have been manufacturing high-performance plastic parts for our clients, and we have established ourselves as leading experts in the production of certain fluoropolymer products. Whilst we can design and produce almost any part or component that is...
- Seals
  
  We design and manufacture world-class plastic, rubber and elastomer seals.
  - Custom Seals
    
    When you’ve tried standard profile seals without success or know you’re going to need a bespoke solution for a particular project, we can deliver what you need.
  - Standard Seals
    
    AFT Fluorotec have an extensive range of PTFE materials and we can also produce seals in other materials such as VICTREX® PEEK, PU, FPM and NBR.
  - RCD Seals
    
    AFT Fluorotec have a broad range of experience in designing and manufacturing RCD seals for the oil & gas industry.
  - PTFE Seals
    
    From back up rings and mining seals to piston seals and o rings, we offer a wide range of sealing products machined from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
  - VICTREX PEEK Seals
    
    With outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, PEEK is an ideal material to use for sealing applications.
  - Compressor Parts
    
    We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the compressor parts industry, providing a wide range of compounds suitable for your application.
- Tubes & Rods
  
  We can produce fluoropolymer tubes and rods in any size, shape or material type.
- Backup Rings
  
  We can design and manufacture an almost limitless range of VICTREX PEEK back up rings (BUR’s) as well as PTFE rings.
- Valve Seats
  
  We manufacture valve seats manufactured from our AF range of materials, including PTFE and VICTREX PEEK materials.
- PTFE Bellows
  
  What Are PTFE Bellows? PTFE bellows are flexible, accordion-like structures made from Polytetrafluoroethylene, a synthetic fluoropolymer known for its exceptional properties. These bellows are designed to provide a combination of flexibility and chemical resistance while maintaining their structural integrity. PTFE bellows are...
Slide Bearings

AFT Fluorotec have been manufacturing slide bearings for the UK construction industry for many years.
- PTFE Bearing Design
  
  Browse some of our typical PTFE slide bearing and skidway plate configurations and get in touch to discuss your requirements.
- Selection & installation guide
  
  PTFE slide bearings can be fixed to the installation by full welding, tack welding, mortar embedment or bolting.

The History of PTFE

27th September 2016 | PTFE

For nearly 80 years our everyday lives have been improved by a resin called polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE. Discovered completely by accident on 6th April 1938 by DuPont chemist, Dr. Roy Plunkett whilst trying to invent a better coolant gas. After leaving a...

The Properties and Advantages of PTFE

19th July 2016 | PTFE, Tubes & Rods, Automotive, Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Electronics | PTFE

Polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE (more commonly known as Teflon) is a particularly versatile ivory-white and opaque plastic fluoropolymer; it is made by the free-radical polymerisation of many tetrafluoroethene molecules, and is suitable for a wide range of applications in industries as diverse as aerospace, the food and drink industry, pharmaceuticals and telecoms.

8 Common Reasons Valve Seats Fail

10th June 2016 | PTFE, PEEK, Dupont Vespel Polyimide®, Construction, Power & Renewables, Automotive, Oil & Gas

The importance of high-quality valve seats can't be over-emphasised since failure can be costly.

7 Reasons why AFT Fluorotec Manufacture in the UK

10th June 2016 | PTFE

The UK manufacturing economy has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. Throughout this time of turbulence, AFT Fluorotec has stayed committed to keeping all of its manufacturing at home. There are a number of reasons that we...

7 Advantages of Using PTFE Slide Bearings in Construction

16th March 2016 | PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

Discover 7 advantages of using slide bearings in construction projects from supermarkets to car parks and stadia.

11 Reasons to Choose AFT Fluorotec for Your Slide Bearings

18th February 2016 | Oil & Gas, PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

Learn more about the 11 main reasons why you should choose us for your PTFE slide bearings.

An Architect's Guide to Slide Bearings

15th February 2016 | PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

If you're an architect looking to learn more about slide bearings in construction, you'll find everything you need to know in this article.

11 Benefits of Working With AFT Fluorotec

16th December 2015 | PTFE, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction, Electronics

When you choose to work with us on your next project, you're assured of these 11 benefits.

21 Fluoropolymer Facts for Engineeers

23rd November 2015 | PTFE, FEP, ETFE, Automotive, Construction, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables

Fluoropolymers have an incredible range of commercial uses. Discover our 21 facts for engineers and learn something new.

Custom Machining to Customer’s Drawings: Case Study

30th September 2015 | Manufacturing, PTFE, Food & Drink, Science & Medical

Demands from the process industry in sectors such as waste water treatment, dry bulk goods handling and storage, food processing, mining and chemical processing mean there are ever-increasing demands placed on the quality and reliability and flexibility of process instrumentation.

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