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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.

DUPONT™ VESPEL® S Line Polyimide Materials

8th February 2022 | Dupont Vespel Polyimide®, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Construction

Dupont™ Vespel® S line polyimide materials from AFT Fluorotec can offer exceptional performance at elevated temperatures.

The Benefits of 3D printing

21st May 2021 | PTFE, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction

In addition to subtractive manufacturing and our injection moulding capabilities, we can now offer additive manufacturing of parts and components through our new 3D printer.

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)...

What are Thermally Sprayed Coatings?

9th November 2020 | Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Surface Preparation, Thermally Sprayed Coatings

Thermally sprayed coatings is a process where the material is heated and small particles are projected onto the prepared surface, where they adhere and form a continuous coating.

Advantages of Teflon Coatings

15th August 2018 | Food & Drink, Teflon Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Science & Medical, Industrial Bakeware, Automotive

Teflon is a commonly know brand of PTFE, primarily used in the bakeware industry. This article looks at some of the benefits of Teflon coatings and the reasons why it's so popular.

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.

Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types

24th March 2016 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Teflon Coatings, FEP Coatings, Halar® ECTFE Coatings, ETFE Coatings, Automotive, Food & Drink, Oil & Gas, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction

As a leading fluoropolymer coating provider we offer a diverse range of industrial coating types such as PTFE. Take a look at our graphic below to explore the different types of fluoropolymer coatings we can provide for your business. Interested in hearing...

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