PEEK vs PTFE: Choosing the Right Material for Your Application
Selecting the right high-quality engineering plastics for specific applications is crucial to achieving optimal performance and durability. Among the top contenders in this category are PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). Each of these materials offers distinct properties, making them suitable...
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.
PEEK vs PTFE: Choosing the Right Material for Your Application
Selecting the right high-quality engineering plastics for specific applications is crucial to achieving optimal performance and durability. Among the top contenders in this category are PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). Each of these materials offers distinct properties, making them suitable...
AFC 4800 Non-slip/Anti-slip coating
What is AFC 4800 coating? AFC 4800 is a specially blended Aluminium Titanium alloy non-slip coating applied by thermal spraying. Once applied the coating provides a rough texture which has excellent non-slip properties whilst being extremely hard, infinitely durable and is abrasion...
Membrane-free Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen Production
AFT’s solution to prevent corrosion and reduce costs As the green hydrogen production industry grows, the challenges of keeping costs down become apparent. The corrosive qualities of pure hydrogen and oxygen gases both pose challenges in the production and storage of green...
Reviving Industrial Centrifuges
Discover how AFT Fluorotec's dedicated coating team successfully tackled the challenge of rejuvenating a large industrial centrifuge, ensuring minimal production downtime and surpassing customer expectations. This case study sheds light on our efficient solution to strip and re-coat the centrifuge, while highlighting our commitment to excellence.
PTFE Slide Bearings for Construction of School
Discover how Fluorotec provided slide bearing plates for a school construction project. Overcoming challenges of tight deadlines and specific requirements, our AF115/SS316 coated plates delivered excellent performance, low friction, and high compressive strength. The timely delivery, structural engineer approval, and positive customer experience highlights our commitment to excellence.
PEEK vs PTFE: Choosing the Right Material for Your Application
Selecting the right high-quality engineering plastics for specific applications is crucial to achieving optimal performance and durability. Among the top contenders in this category are PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone) and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). Each of these materials offers distinct properties, making them suitable...
From Reactive to Proactive: Building a Proactive Engineering Materials Strategy that Scales with Your Product
We’ve all heard of the phrase ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ which applies to all walks of life. Preparation is essential for any project and if you don’t implement an effective strategy before you begin a project, the likelihood is that...
Balancing Budget and Performance: How to Optimise Material Selection for High Pressure Applications
When creating parts for equipment with high pressure applications, using the right material is vital. But, of course, the cost considerations are also an important part of the decision-making process, which means you have to find a compromise between budget and performance....
Custom vs Off-the-Shelf Materials: Making the Right Choice for Your Project
Even the most reputable engineering teams can get tripped up by the “convenience” of off-the-shelf materials, especially in high-stakes applications. However, choosing pre-made parts over what’s exactly right for the job will definitely come at a risk. And is the price saving...
