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Race-Proven Polymer Solutions That Deliver a Competitive Edge
We specialise in manufacturing precision-machined PEEK and PTFE components for the F1 racing industry that thrive under extreme conditions. From Grand Prix circuits to endurance racing, our parts bring aerospace-grade quality to motorsport, ensuring durability, consistency, and weight savings when it counts.
High-Precision Machined Parts
We produce 5-axis CNC machined PEEK, PTFE, and advanced polymer components to ±0.02 mm tolerances, ideal for lightweight gearbox components, suspension bearings, engine sensor housings, and aerodynamic mechanisms. Each part fits perfectly and ensures peak performance under load. These high tolerance racing components deliver consistent results where precision matters most.
Race-Grade Materials & Coatings
Our engineering plastics - including VICTREX PEEK and filled PTFE - offer material performance and strength that rivals metals. By advising on metal replacement materials for racing, such as carbon-fibre filled PEEK, we help teams achieve up to 70% weight savings without sacrificing strength. This makes them excellent carbon fibre alternatives for F1, particularly in lightweight components for endurance racing.
We also apply low-friction coatings (e.g. PTFE-based) on metal surfaces to reduce wear - crucial for parts like throttle linkages or suspension mounts. These solutions are already supporting long-life engine components in motorsport.
Rapid Prototyping & Batch Production
We deliver quick-turn prototyping for R&D parts and can scale up to batch production for season-long supply. Whether it’s a one-off bracket for a new aero package or hundreds of PTFE sealing rings for an engine programme, our agile manufacturing meets high pressure motorsport demands.
5-axis CNC MachiningPEEK, PTFE, and advanced polymers machined to ±0.02 mm tolerances.
Low-Friction CoatingsPTFE-based coatings to reduce wear on throttle linkages, suspension mounts, and other high-load components.
Testing & ValidationComponents tested from -50 °C to +250 °C, including in-house leakage, pressure, and dimensional testing.
Material AdviceSupport in replacing metals with polymers that meet racing requirements.
Electrical InsulationWe deliver electrical insulation solutions (hybrid power units and battery systems) that complement traditional carbon fibre while ensuring reliability at race speeds.
Looking for high performing plastics that can replace metals in motorsport? You can trust us to deliver the reliability needed on the track. Contact AFT Fluorotec today and let’s engineer your competitive edge.
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PEEK is used for high-strength, high-heat parts such as gearbox components, bearings, and bushings. PTFE is valued for its low friction and chemical resistance, making it ideal for seals, gaskets, and liners. Both materials help deliver lightweight, reliable components that withstand extreme racing conditions.
PEEK retains its strength and dimensional stability at high temperatures and under heavy loads, making it suitable for structural parts. PTFE offers ultra-low friction and chemical resistance, ideal for seals and liners. In motorsport, we often combine these properties to balance strength with low wear.
We routinely machine PEEK, PTFE and other polymers to ±0.02 mm tolerances, including complex 5-axis geometries. All parts are verified with CMM and optical inspection to meet the precision standards required in motorsport.
Yes, we produce a wide range of components for current F1 customers, particularly within hybrid power units and battery systems. We manufacture lightweight insulation for hybrid power units that protects against high temperatures, vibration, and chemical exposure. As a trusted dielectric polymers F1 parts supplier, we provide precision-machined PEEK, PTFE, and other advanced materials that ensure electrical insulation and reliability at race speeds. Alongside traditional Formula 1 carbon fibre elements, our polymers offer weight savings and proven dielectric performance - critical for energy recovery systems and high-voltage battery packs.
Our AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications ensure full aerospace-grade traceability. Each part is supplied with certification, inspection data and a Certificate of Conformity, giving motorsport clients confidence in consistency.
We offer rapid turnaround for prototypes and can scale to full production. From one-off development parts to season-long supply, our in-house machining capacity allows us to deliver to motorsport timelines. Contact us to discuss your timeline and quantity needs, and we’ll align our delivery to your schedule.
We are certified to AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015. This ensures our motorsport customers receive aerospace-grade quality systems, traceability and compliance with relevant regulations such as REACH and RoHS.
We use PTFE and PTFE-based composites for low-friction surfaces, and PEEK for strength and wear resistance. Filled grades (e.g. carbon-fibre reinforced) further improve durability, extending component life under racing conditions.
Filled grades (carbon or glass fibre reinforced) are used for higher strength, stiffness and wear resistance in structural parts. Unfilled grades are best for low-friction applications such as seals and inserts.
Yes. We can machine in controlled clean environments and provide specialist packaging for sensitive EV and battery components, drawing on our experience in the medical and semiconductor sectors.
We provide specialist knowledge in PEEK, PTFE and advanced polymers, precision machining, and aerospace-grade quality control. This gives teams access to materials expertise and manufacturing capability that complement in-house resources. We can suggest improved polymer grades or designs (for weight savings or durability) that an in-house team might not be aware of. Additionally, outsourcing to a specialist saves time and resources - we handle the complex fabrication and QA, allowing the race team’s engineers to focus on vehicle integration and performance.
