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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.

Introducing 5 High Performance Polymers

24th March 2022 | PEEK, Dupont Vespel Polyimide®, PCTFE, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction

Take a look at our graphic showcasing 5 high performance polymers and their renowned properties.

Victrex PEEK™ Material Properties Infographic

15th March 2022 | PEEK, Tubes & Rods, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction, Manufacturing

Victrex PEEK material is a semicrystalline thermoplastic typically used as a replacement for machined metals in a wide variety of high performance end-use applications.

Engineering a Composite Seal for a Pharmaceutical Company

10th January 2022 | PTFE, Science & Medical, Seals

We were given the opportunity to manufacture and develop a PTFE and elastomeric seal for a pharmaceutical powder processing application. The seal it self was to be made from PTFE, which would then have a FDA compliant silicone rubber seal moulded onto it.

Non-stick coatings for Hoppers & Chutes

28th June 2021 | Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings

Non-stick coatings are used to prevent products from sticking to hoppers & chutes which can cause build-up and slow down the production process.

Choosing the best PTFE filler for your application

17th June 2021 | PTFE, Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Industrial Bakeware

PTFE can creep and deform under heavy loads, a disadvantage that can be avoided by adding a filler in order to benefit from the properties of both materials. Fillers can also add properties such as improved thermal conductivity, for applications that demand good heat dissipation.

FAST TURNAROUND TO KEEP YOUR PRODUCTION RUNNING

9th June 2021 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Industrial Bakeware, ETFE Coatings, Halar® ECTFE Coatings

One of our unique selling points that makes us stand out from our competitors is our ability to provide a rapid service to our clients whilst still maintaining our high-quality standards. We routinely respond to several maintenance breakdowns for plant and machinery...

USP Class VI Testing

28th April 2021 | PTFE, Science & Medical, Manufacturing, Seals

AFT Fluorotec can manufacture a wide range of components using our USP Class VI PTFE compliant material.

ELECTRONIC SHIELDING COATINGS

5th April 2021 | Thermally Sprayed Coatings, Automotive, Military, Science & Medical

Here at AFT Fluorotec, we are well skilled in the application of electronic shielding processes to an array of different components from small hand held computers to communication devices. The main purpose of effective electronic shielding is to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI)...

Non-Stick Coatings for Heat Sealing Equipment

1st April 2021 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Teflon Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Food & Drink, Science & Medical

Our unique coating ideal for heat sealing equipment minimises downtime for your machinery.

PTFE GLASS COATINGS

31st March 2021 | Low Friction Coatings, Science & Medical, PTFE Coatings

The use of our range of fluoropolymers and plastic coatings also extends into the safety protection of glassware. We've developed AFC2206, a PTFE coating that is smooth and a non-stick fluoropolymer which our clients use for chemical resistance in laboratories and in...

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