Filled VICTREX PEEK with 30% Carbon Fibre filler gives the material a very high thermal bearing strength and lower coefficient of friction. This grade provides a much higher thermal conductivity than unfilled VICTREX PEEK.
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.
Filled VICTREX PEEK with 30% Carbon Fibre filler gives the material a very high thermal bearing strength and lower coefficient of friction. This grade provides a much higher thermal conductivity than unfilled VICTREX PEEK.
We have been designing and manufacturing precision plastic parts for clients across the world for over 25 years. And as a VICTREX PEEK Approved Processor, our tooling is designed and procedures are controlled to ensure all materials processed have optimum physical properties for the particular VICTREX PEEK grade. We have been trusted to produce Carbon Fibre Filled VICTREX PEEK parts for a number of customers across the oil and gas industry, the energy industry and for customers specialising in mechanical engineering.
Our AF804 Carbon Fibre Filled VICTREX PEEK with 30% fill offers a very high thermal bearing strength and lower coefficient of friction, whilst also giving a much higher thermal conductivity than unfilled VICTREX PEEK.
Property | Test Method | Typical Values |
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Elongation | ISO 527 | 33% |
Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.44 g/cm3 |
Tensile Strength | ISO 527 | 215 MPa |
Hardness | Rockwell M | 107M |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | 1.5 x10-5 OC |
Max Continuous use Temperature | 260 OC | |
Colour | Black |
Carbon fibre filled VICTREX PEEK is more expensive to produce but is commonly used in applications where a superior strength-to-weight ratio is required. The material is used in numerous applications across multiple industries such as aerospace, civil engineering, sports equipment and a number of consumer and industrial applications. The material's excellent strength has led to it being used in high-performance motor racing as components created with the material have a lower weight than their metal counterparts (and also offer the benefits of less water and electricity used during manufacturing). The construction industry also uses carbon fibre filled VICTREX PEEK to reinforce a range of concrete, masonry, steel, cast iron and timber structures.
SealsIf you need a bespoke VICTREX PEEK seal solution, we'll work with your team to design a seal for your particular application.
Backup RingsOur backup rings can be made to suit any application and in any shape or size.
Component Design & ManufacturingWe can design and manufacture your product, part or component in Carbon Fibre Filled VICTREX PEEK. Whether developing a new part from scratch or innovating to provide a new solution for a failing component, our engineers can design and manufacture products in Carbon Fibre Filled VICTREX PEEK that will meet and exceed performance requirements.
AF804 is a carbon fibre reinforced semi-crystalline very high performance engineering thermoplastic for extremely demanding applications.
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Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1LY
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Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1JD
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