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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.

Low Friction and Dry Film Lubrication Coatings

6th October 2022 | Low Friction Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings

Low friction coatings are a popular type of industrial coatings and are widely used for many engineering applications. They provide dry lubrication and low coefficient of friction to mating surfaces enabling machinery to run smoothly, efficiently and reducing downtime.

PTFE MOULD RELEASE COATINGS

28th January 2022 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Food & Drink, PTFE Coatings, ETFE Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings

AFT Fluorotec Coatings are renowned for their excellent release and non-stick coating properties. We offer a vast array of different PTFE (Xylan® & Teflon®) coatings, as well as other fluoropolymer coating solutions such as Halar ECTFE and ETFE Tefzel and there will...

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...

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.

Why Fluoropolymer Coatings are Essential for the Renewables Industry

8th June 2020 | Power & Renewables, PTFE Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Anti-Corrosion Paints, ETFE Coatings, Halar® ECTFE Coatings

Our coatings are used in offshore wind, wave, tidal, solar and hydro electric power applications.

Tips to keep your industrial bakeware coatings in top condition

6th December 2018 | Food & Drink, Non-Stick Release Coatings, Industrial Bakeware, PTFE Coatings, Teflon Coatings

Bakeware coatings are a major help for all bakery environments, whether that be a small family run bakery to a full-scale plant bakery.

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 True Cost of Substandard Coatings

8th December 2016 | Food & Drink, Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Science & Medical

Have a look at the true costs of substandard coatings and get in touch with us to see just how much you can save by coating your bakeware equipment with us.

Common Coating Problems Part 2

13th October 2016 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Self-lubricating Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings

This is the second part of our series looking at common coating problems that can crop up during the coating process. Here are AFT Fluorotec, we understand how these coating problems occur and how to prevent them. Coating Problem #8: Mud Cracking...

Silicone Glaze vs PTFE Coatings - How Much Can you Save?

26th May 2016 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Teflon Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Food & Drink

Fluorotec is a leading provider of non-stick coatings and release coatings to the UK industrial bakeware market. One of our most popular coating types; PTFE (often referred to as Teflon® or Xylan® coatings) offer a tough inert heat-resistant finish with almost complete...

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