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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.

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...

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.

Off-Shore Oil Industry Coatings

18th January 2019 | Oil & Gas, Xylan Coatings, Power & Renewables, Anti-Corrosion Paints, ETFE Coatings

Components used the in the off-shore oil industry are exposed to extremely harsh environments, but still need to be robust enough to minimise downtime and ensure the safety of those working with the equipment.

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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PTFE MOULD RELEASE COATINGS

FAST TURNAROUND TO KEEP YOUR PRODUCTION RUNNING

Why Fluoropolymer Coatings are Essential for the Renewables Industry

Off-Shore Oil Industry Coatings

Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types

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PTFE MOULD RELEASE COATINGS

FAST TURNAROUND TO KEEP YOUR PRODUCTION RUNNING

Why Fluoropolymer Coatings are Essential for the Renewables Industry

Off-Shore Oil Industry Coatings

Discover 7 Supreme Fluoropolymer Coating Types

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