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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.
- 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.
- 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...
- Desalter Bushings
  
  Desalter Bushings, also known as Desalter Entrance Bushings, Desalter Vessel Entrance Bushings, and Dehydrator and TR Bushings, are crucial components in the oil refining industry. These specialised bushings are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the desalting process, a critical...
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.

A RANGE OF PTFE COLOURED COATINGS

31st March 2021 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, Food & Drink, Industrial Bakeware, PTFE Coatings

Did you know that PTFE coatings are available in a wide range of colours? This isn't just a superficial option - it has a practical purpose and it's something that many of our clients ask for. MANAGE YOUR REFURBISHMENT CYCLE Clients have...

Stud Bolt Coating Solutions

29th March 2021 | Anti-Corrosion Paints, Oil & Gas, Xylan Coatings

Our team of experts can help design a bespoke grade of PTFE to coat your stud bolts.

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.

Aluminium Thermal Spray Coatings

2nd February 2021 | Thermally Sprayed Coatings, Surface Preparation, Construction

Using Aluminium Thermal Spray Coatings is a great way of protecting a metal surface and offering resistance to a number of processes such as general wear, rusting & corrosion, abrasion or extreme temperatures. One common application of our Aluminium Thermal Coating is on bridges to ward off corrosion.

Metal Effect Coatings

25th January 2021 | Thermally Sprayed Coatings, Surface Preparation, Anti-Corrosion Paints, Construction

AFT Fluorotec can provide our customers with a range of thermally sprayed metal finishes that can be applied to many different substrates to create a decorative finish.

What are Thermally Sprayed Coatings?

9th November 2020 | Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Surface Preparation, Thermally Sprayed Coatings

Thermally sprayed coatings is a process where the material is heated and small particles are projected onto the prepared surface, where they adhere and form a continuous coating.

Butt Fusion Heating and Welding

8th October 2020 | Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, PTFE Coatings

AFT Coatings help provide the non-stick requirements in the butt fusion welding process used for joining polyethylene gas and water pipes.

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.