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AFT Fluorotec

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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.

We have been designing and manufacturing precision plastic parts for clients across the world for over 25 years. Throughout this time, we've worked with clients to create complex machined parts from a wide variety of materials and in many cases, been able...
Made to measure
Plastic Manufacturing Solutions
Made to last
Coating & Surface Preparation
We like to think big. Imagining, innovating and producing engineering plastics and coatings that satisfy a wide range of needs.
Our precision parts are made to last. They are put to use in a wide range of industries from aerospace to electronics, renewable energy to clinical diagnostics.
We develop coatings that provide protection, improve performance, and breathe new life into old products.
We are flexible and adaptable. Ready to take on new demands and processes in the support of customers and their requirements.
We understand there is no one size fits all solution, instead a myriad of options and possibilities.
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Operating with a conscience

Our commitment to sustainability is part of the core of our values. We are making ongoing efforts to take a long hard look at our operations and find areas where we can improve our sustainability. This will involve changing how we operate on all levels of our business.

We have to find our most energy-intensive pieces of capital equipment and are implementing changes in working practices to make their usage and operation more efficient.

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An Unrivalled Range of Materials

One of our main strengths is the vast range of fluoropolymer materials we have available. We can even work with you to create a bespoke material that's ideal for your application. 

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Problem Solvers
We thrive on difficult challenges.
If a solution doesn't exist, we'll make it.
Latest News

AFT Fluorotec Attends the Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe

Learn about AFT Fluorotec's engagement in the Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe, an event dedicated to the future of hydrogen energy and sustainability. Discover how we are committed to supporting the hydrogen revolution and embracing clean energy solutions for a greener tomorrow.

Latest Blog Post

Backup Rings vs. Standard Seals: Why High-Performance Industries Need More Than Just O-Rings

In challenging industrial environments from aerospace to oil and gas, O-rings are often the only choice for sealing solutions. But while they are essential to many systems, they also have limitations.This is where backup rings prove indispensable. Here we discuss how O-rings...

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AFT Fluorotec Head Office
Unit F City Park, Swiftfields,
Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1LY

AFT Fluorotec Coatings Manufacturing Site
Unit 4, Swallowfields,
Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1JD

Tel: 01992 515880

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