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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.

Teflon pans can save your bakery money

28th April 2016 | Food & Drink, Non-Stick Release Coatings, Teflon Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Industrial Bakeware

Last week we had the pleasure of exhibiting at Foodex 2016. We met some great businesses, many of whom knew that PTFE coating (more commonly known as Teflon coating) their pans is an option for their commercial bakery equipment but had never...

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...

11 Surprising Facts About Bakeware Coatings

14th December 2015 | Food & Drink, Non-Stick Release Coatings, Teflon Coatings, PTFE Coatings

Bakeware coatings made from PTFE play a critical part in both the industrial bakeware and the food industry, but how much do you really know about them? We all know the basic premise of the coatings is to stop baked goods sticking...

Solving Problems for the Offshore Oil Gas Industries

9th March 2015 | Oil & Gas, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Power & Renewables

Teflon® and Xylan® offer many benefits for the offshore oil and gas industries. They are designed to perform a range of functions which include: Resistance to corrosion and chemical attack Reliable torque loading, reduced friction Anti-galling Dry- film lubrication for high pressure/low...

PTFE Coating Problems Part 2

3rd March 2015 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Xylan Coatings, PTFE Coatings

In this second part of our look at common PTFE coating problems, we’re going to explore another six issues that cause difficulties for engineers like you. Poor product quality and an increase in customer complaints Frequently occurring coating problems such as blisters...

10 Reasons Why PTFE and Fluoropolymer Coatings Can Help You

16th February 2015 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Automotive, Food & Drink, Oil & Gas

AFT Fluorotec Coatings are happy to offer our top 10 recommendations as to how and why a PTFE or fluoropolymer coating system can help your business. Thanks to our variety of coating types and coating system, and their versatility they can be...

AFT Fluorotec Offer Better PTFE Release Properties

20th June 2013 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Food & Drink, Teflon Coatings

AFT Fluorotec PTFE based coating systems AFC2111 in Green and AFC 2113 in dark Grey, offer better PTFE release properties than most other PTFE coatings on the market. Enhanced release properties, improved hardness, and increased resistance to permeation, these and other properties...

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Teflon pans can save your bakery money

Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types

11 Surprising Facts About Bakeware Coatings

Solving Problems for the Offshore Oil Gas Industries

PTFE Coating Problems Part 2

10 Reasons Why PTFE and Fluoropolymer Coatings Can Help You

AFT Fluorotec Offer Better PTFE Release Properties

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Teflon pans can save your bakery money

Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types

11 Surprising Facts About Bakeware Coatings

Solving Problems for the Offshore Oil Gas Industries

PTFE Coating Problems Part 2

10 Reasons Why PTFE and Fluoropolymer Coatings Can Help You

AFT Fluorotec Offer Better PTFE Release Properties

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