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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.

Exploring the Advantages of Low Temperature PAEK Valves

26th June 2023 | Low Temperature PAEK, Manufacturing, PCTFE, PEEK

In response to the global PCTFE resin shortfall, we, at AFT Fluorotec, have recommended PAEK AF825 as a superior alternative for low-temperature PAEK valves. This remarkable material offers enhanced strength, thermal conductivity, dimensional stability, and reduced friction coefficient compared to PCTFE. With its exceptional chemical resistance and durability inherited from PEEK, PAEK AF825 proves to be a game-changer for cryogenic applications. As the shortage persists, our innovative solution ensures reliable and high-performance valve materials.

Plastic CNC Milling: A Closer Look at the Workings of this Advanced Manufacturing Process

25th April 2023 | Milling, Manufacturing, Valve Seats, Backup Rings, Seals

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling is a highly advanced manufacturing process that has revolutionised the way in which we make objects. It allows for greater precision and efficiency than traditional manufacturing methods and has applications across a wide range of industries.

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.

Selecting the right Seals

7th February 2022 | PEEK, PTFE, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering & Design, Seals

Find out more about our seal selector tool, which helps take away a lot of the wasted time and hassle looking for the right seal type and material for your project.

AN INTRODUCTION TO PTFE

22nd December 2021 | PTFE, Food & Drink, PTFE Coatings, Industrial Bakeware, Manufacturing, Non-Stick Release Coatings

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is an extremely hard-wearing material used for a wide variety of applications and is well-known for its non-stick properties.

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.

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.

SW Plastics Supply HPLC Equipment

24th June 2019 | PTFE, Science & Medical, Manufacturing

HPLC is a technique in analytical chemistry used to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture.

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.

16 Gauge Shotgun Restoration

21st May 2015 | PEEK, Manufacturing

In one of our more unusual and bespoke projects, we have been helping a customer restore an 1899 Belgian made 16 gauge side-by-side hammer shotgun with under-lever Lefaucheux action.

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