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.
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.
We offer comprehensive plastic CNC milling services from the micro in size to much larger 1 meter long components.
CNC turning of PTFE and engineering plastics. Live tooling on our lathes mean competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
We are proud to have assisted with development of many insulating components with a diameter of 1mm or less.
We provide a bespoke fluoropolymer component design & manufacture service and can deliver the right solution to your problem.
AFT Fluorotec have been manufacturing slide bearings for the UK construction industry for many years.
Browse some of our typical PTFE slide bearing and skidway plate configurations and get in touch to discuss your requirements.
PTFE slide bearings can be fixed to the installation by full welding, tack welding, mortar embedment or bolting.
See the technical specifications for Virgin and Reinforced PTFE including strength and operating temperature ranges. Contact us.
We design and manufacture world-class plastic, rubber and elastomer 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.
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.
AFT Fluorotec have a broad range of experience in designing and manufacturing RCD seals for the oil & gas industry.
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).
With outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, PEEK is an ideal material to use for sealing applications.
We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the compressor parts industry, providing a wide range of compounds suitable for your application.
We can produce fluoropolymer tubes and rods in any size, shape or material type.
We can design and manufacture an almost limitless range of VICTREX PEEK back up rings (BUR’s) as well as PTFE rings.
We manufacture valve seats manufactured from our AF range of materials, including PTFE and VICTREX PEEK materials.
Corrosion-resistant PTFE coatings are used to protect metal components.
Our release coatings have a long non-stick lifespan and improve efficiency ideal in applications such as packaging equipment, processing tools, machinery and moulds.
Friction and surface release solutions for applications where liquid lubricants cannot be used.
Zinc, Bronze, Brass, Silver, Stainless Steel, Aluminium and Copper coatings for a wide range of applications.
With impressive corrosion resistance properties, zinc is commonly chosen as a protective coating on a number of components that have to withstand harsh environments.
Of all our thermal spray coatings, bronze is often chosen for its visual and architectural appeal.
Similar to our bronze thermal spray coatings, our brass thermal spray coatings are another coating option that is popular for components that require a visual appeal.
Silver is often chosen due to its superior levels of conductivity compared to other materials such as steel and even copper.
Stainless steel thermal spray coatings provide an enhanced abrasion resistance, producing a hard surface to be used under a PTFE coatings.
Our aluminium thermal spray coatings offer excellent corrosive resistance on a metal surface.
Copper thermal spray coatings are an excellent conductor of electricity, often applied to components used in the electronics industry
Surface preparation is the essential first stage treatment when it comes to applying any type of coating.
Bead blasting is often used in creating a uniform surface finish on machined parts.
Dry bead blasting is primarily used on stainless steel finishing, for any type of fabrication and gives the metal a satin finish.
Wet blasting, sometimes referred to as vapor blasting is the process for removing a coating layer (e.g. paint, rust, dirt) from a surface.
Expert paint and powder removal treatment to extend product lifespan.
By creating a smooth surface, grit blasting removes the pits and cracks that frequently harbour moisture and contaminants.
Due to its high etch properties, its ability to be recycled and its fast working speed, aluminium oxide is an extremely popular media that we offer in our grit blasting service.
Dry ice blasting is an environmentally friendly coating removal solution which uses a solid form of carbon dioxide to strip unwanted paint, rust and other coating layers without damaging the surface material underneath.
Glass grit blasting is a low cost and low impact media, often used for vehicle and automotive part refurbishment.
Plastic grit blasting is a plastic media (often melamine) that can be used for cleaning, coating stripping and deflashing purposes.
Steel & chilled iron grit blasting is a low cost and efficient method of removing surface coatings.
Our metal cleaning service is ideal for removing paint, rust and other coatings from a wide range of metals including steel, aluminium, copper and iron & cast.
Our pyrolysis burn off oven is an extremely effective solution for the removal of plastic or paint coatings and contaminants.
Our coating removal processes ensure the integrity of the surface material is left undamaged, whilst removing rust, paint or any other unwanted coating.
Shot blasting is used in a wide range of industries, almost every industry that uses metal, including aerospace & automotive, construction and oil & gas, to name but a few.
We know that not all coatings applications have a one size fits all solution.
VICTREX PEEK coatings are typically used to improve resistance to chemicals, corrosion, abrasion and wear when applied to metal substrates.
PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) coatings, often referred to as Teflon® or Xylan® coatings offer a tough, heat-resistant finish with almost complete chemical inertness.
The versatility of Teflon coatings allows for almost unlimited application to a wide variety of part sizes and configurations, always adding value far beyond the inherent non-stick qualities.
Whitford Xylan coatings are dry film lubricants and can be combined with high-temperature organic polymers resulting in “plastic alloys” formulated to provide unique and desirable properties.
Our coating solutions cover a wide range of properties with almost limitless applications across many industries. Our expert team can advise on the correct coating for your project, from non-stick to anti-corrosion, we will have a solution that can help.
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.
AFT Fluorotec offers comprehensive CNC milling services from the micro in size to much larger 1 meter long components.
We CNC mill all of our core materials including PTFE and PEEK. We realise the importance of providing CNC milling services which our customers know they can rely on, are exact to drawing and are delivered both on time and on budget.
We perform strong quality assurance on all of the parts and components we produce, and our quality of work is guaranteed by our ISO 9001 certification.
Over the years, we have invested heavily in our CNC Turning technology and processes and have the ability to bring clients concepts to life, creating intricate and bespoke components quickly, efficiently and precisely.
From one-off to 1,000,000 pieces, we have no ideal or restricted batch size as everything is machined to order.
From large diameter machine parts (up to 1800mm) to small composite components used in the semiconductor industry, our team regularly advises our clients on the best choice of material and can even work with them to design their components.
The progress made in design software in recent years enables design engineers to re-think engineering limits and set new standards in complexity, performance and miniaturisation. Aft Fluorotec has kept up with those new standards and is an industry leader in producing micro machined plastic parts.
Our highly skilled engineers have vast experience in producing small and even miniature components that are used in electrical connectors, science & medical equipment and devices used in the aerospace and automation field.
With skilled engineers and the latest technology, our plastic machining capabilities are second to none. Whatever your requirements, contact us to see how we can help.
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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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