The addition of Bronze to PTFE gives better dimensional stability and lowers creep, cold flow and wear. It increases hardness and compressive strength whilst also increasing thermal and electrical conductivity.
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.
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.
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.
The addition of Bronze to PTFE gives better dimensional stability and lowers creep, cold flow and wear. It increases hardness and compressive strength whilst also increasing thermal and electrical conductivity.
Here at Fluorotec, we have serviced many customers who have trusted us to machine bronze filled PTFE sheets into a whole range of components, including piston rings, compressor parts and high-performance slide plates utilising in-house CNC machinery. Whether it is machined parts, PTFE tubes and rods, or bespoke PTFE coatings, our expert engineers can solve any problems you may be having.
Bronze Filled PTFE is reinforced with bronze powder with the percentage varying between 40% and 60%, resulting in a very hard-wearing material. It has weaker chemical resistance than other grades of PTFE and isn’t suitable for electrical applications.
Property | Test Method | 40% Bronze Filled | 60% Bronze Filled |
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Specific Gravity | BS EN ISO 13000-2 | 3.0 – 3.12 g/cm3 | 3.8 – 3.95 g/cm3 |
Tensile Strength | BS EN ISO 13000-2 | 22 - 27 Mpa | 10 -18 Mpa |
Elongation | BS EN ISO 13000-2 | 230 – 270% | 100 - 200% |
Shore D Hardness | BS EN ISO 13000-2 | 65 - 68 | 65 - 75 |
Bronze filled PTFE is an extremely versatile material, used extensively in the compressor industry. We regularly produce Backup Rings and high performance Seals and Wipers. Our dedicated team have the skills and experience to manufacture any bronze filled PTFE parts to your own specification and we can also work with you to design custom components for your project.
SealsAs a specialist seals manufacturer, we've manufactured millions of seals for clients across the world.
Backup RingsWe can manufacture to customer drawings/specifications and design backup rings to suit your specific applications.
Component Design & ManufacturingWe can design and manufacture your product, part or component in Bronze Filled PTFE. 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 Bronze Filled PTFE that will meet and exceed performance requirements.
The addition of Bronze to PTFE gives better dimensional stability and lowers creep, cold flow and wear. It increases hardness and compressive strength whilst also increasing thermal and electrical conductivity.
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AFT Fluorotec Head Office
Unit F City Park, Swiftfields,
Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1LY
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Unit 4, Swallowfields,
Welwyn Garden City, UK
AL7 1JD
Tel: 01992 515880
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