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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.

Medical device & equipment coatings

29th March 2021 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Science & Medical, PEEK Coatings

We work with a number of clients in the medical and healthcare industry who require a coating that is both reliable and resilient.

Innovative Coatings for Scientific Applications

15th July 2020 | PTFE Coatings, FEP Coatings, PEEK Coatings, Science & Medical, Non-Stick Release Coatings

Within this specialist area of technology PTFE and Fluoropolymer coatings play an important role and are having a big impact on the performance of products.

Common Coating Problems Part 1

4th October 2016 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Low Friction Coatings, Self-lubricating Coatings, Thermally Sprayed Coatings, PEEK Coatings

This article looks at some of the common issues that can crop up during the coating process. Here at AFT Fluorotec, we understand how these coating problems occur and how to prevent them. Coating Problem #1: Blistered coatings Your coating has small...

Engineers How PEEK Coatings Can Make Your Life Easier

2nd April 2015 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PEEK Coatings, Food & Drink, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction, Electronics

PEEK coatings such as VICOTE® from VICTREX® have a number of useful properties and applications.

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Medical device & equipment coatings

Innovative Coatings for Scientific Applications

Common Coating Problems Part 1

Engineers How PEEK Coatings Can Make Your Life Easier

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Medical device & equipment coatings

Innovative Coatings for Scientific Applications

Common Coating Problems Part 1

Engineers How PEEK Coatings Can Make Your Life Easier

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OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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