Backup Rings vs. Standard Seals: Why High-Performance Industries Need More Than Just O-Rings

In challenging industrial environments from aerospace to oil and gas, O-rings are often the only choice for sealing solutions. But while they are essential to many systems, they also have limitations.This is where backup rings prove indispensable. Here we discuss how O-rings...

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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.

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Backup Rings vs. Standard Seals: Why High-Performance Industries Need More Than Just O-Rings

In challenging industrial environments from aerospace to oil and gas, O-rings are often the only choice for sealing solutions. But while they are essential to many systems, they also have limitations.This is where backup rings prove indispensable. Here we discuss how O-rings...

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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...

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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.

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Backup Rings vs. Standard Seals: Why High-Performance Industries Need More Than Just O-Rings

In challenging industrial environments from aerospace to oil and gas, O-rings are often the only choice for sealing solutions. But while they are essential to many systems, they also have limitations.This is where backup rings prove indispensable. Here we discuss how O-rings...

How Advanced CNC Milling Reduces Material Waste and Increases Efficiency

As we become more aware of how human activities affect the environment, companies are becoming more concerned about waste. If your brand is looking for ways of becoming more sustainable, using parts manufactured with CNC milling can help you reduce waste in...

Optimising the Performance of Custom-Made Seals for Complex Systems

Seals are essential to many industries and various equipment, but sometimes a standard seal isn’t good enough for a complex system. A one size fits all approach does not work for sealing components so it’s best to find a supplier that can...

Reinforcing our Environmental Commitment by Switching to Rechargeable Batteries

We take our environmental commitment seriously. Despite the number of initiatives we’ve introduced to help us reduce our carbon footprint, we’re always on the lookout for new ways of going greener. And our latest initiative is to phase out disposable batteries in...