Whether you are a bakery that needs a better coating solution for your baking trays, or an oil & gas company looking for an effective coating solution for your components, we can help.
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
We work with our clients to understand the environment of the of end product, to ensure the material we recommend is suitable.
We've collated some of the mostly commonly asked questions about PTFE and fluoropolymer coatings.
Common coatings terminology demystified in our glossary - know your 'cold flow' from your 'sintering'.
We know that not all coatings applications have a one size fits all solution.
We provide a bespoke fluoropolymer component design & manufacture service and can deliver the right solution to your problem.
We can design and manufacture in a range of engineering plastics. Get in touch with our team of experts to discuss your requirements.
We can manufacture large filled PEEK bearing cages and also coat existing cages in PEEK to improve their temperature resistance.
We can design and manufacture an almost limitless range of VICTREX PEEK back up rings (BUR’s) as well as PTFE rings.
Frac balls made from PEEK or glass filled nylon can be manufactured in any size you need.
The versatility of our PTFE and PEEK insulators is one of their key strengths.
Laser marking gives you the flexibility to engrave your components with a broad range of designs and text.
We are proud to have assisted with development of many insulating components with a diameter of 1mm or less.
We offer comprehensive plastic CNC milling services from the micro in size to much larger 1 meter long components.
Tornos Deco technology allows us to produce cost-competitive parts to the very highest standards.
CNC turning of PTFE and engineering plastics. Live tooling on our lathes mean competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
We manufacture valve seats manufactured from our AF range of materials, including PTFE and VICTREX PEEK materials.
We can produce fluoropolymer tubes and rods in any size, shape or material type.
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.
Durable & Reliable VICTREX PEEK & PTFE Valve Seals.
Radial rod & piston seals for static and dynamic applications.
Internal and external face seals.
Designed for and used with integrated or separate back-up rings.
Prevent the ingress of unwanted media, dust and water.
Suited to small diameters where groove size is restricted.
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.
We can design and manufacture wiper seals in a range of profiles and materials.
We have a large selection of rod seals with different profiles.
When you’re looking for precision made pistol seals you can count on, you’ve come to the right place.
Our symmetrical seals suit a wide variety of applications in different industry sectors.
In many applications, back up rings are used to prevent the gap extrusion of the seals or O rings.
O rings are primarily used as static seals, but can also be utilised for dynamic applications.
The majority of our mining seals are manufactured in PU, but we also produce them in NBR and POM.
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 work in close partnership with many structural steel companies, architects and engineers and find ourselves the technical partners for many of these projects when it comes to talking about slide bearings.
Manufacturing procedures are carried out in line with our quality system and each batch of PTFE Skidway plates are subject to industry standard testing.
View some of our typical configurations for PTFE slide bearings and skidway plates.
We offer a specialist service based on over 25 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of PTFE sliding systems.
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 are a leading manufacturer of PTFE and fluoropolymer materials, manufacturing expansion bearings to meet your individual needs.
AFT Fluorotec Structural Bearings can reduce construction costs by designing for expansion rather than strain.
Recessed Slide Bearings can take exceptionally high loads up to 510 kg/cm2.
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 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 can design and manufacture a range of machined plastic parts & components and recommend the right material for your application.
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and is known for being one of the most versatile plastics available.
Being hydrophobic, non-wetting, high density and resistant to high temperatures, PTFE is an incredibly versatile material, probably best-known for its non-stick properties.
The key properties that Virgin PTFE is widely known for it's extreme chemical resistance, thermal stability, electrical insulation and it's very low coefficient of friction.
Glass fibre is used as a PTFE filler as it offers much improved compression and wear properties.
Carbon filled PTFE provides good thermal conductivity, low permeability and is also electrically conductive.
Bronze Filled PTFE is reinforced with bronze powder, resulting in a very hard wearing material.
Stainless Steel Filled PTFE is extremely hard wearing, has excellent strength and stability under extreme loads and elevated temperatures.
Our technical experts can quickly tell you what PTFE solution is best for your project.
PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene) coatings, often referred to as Teflon® or Xylan® coatings offer a tough, heat-resistant finish with almost complete chemical inertness.
This guide explains the coating procedure from start to finish, as performed by our expert engineers.
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.
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.
We can manufacture PTFE parts using over 500 grades of Virgin and filled PTFE.
VICTREX PEEK polymer provides exceptional performance over a wide range of temperatures and extreme conditions.
VICTREX PEEK is a semi-crystalline polymer widely regarded as one of the highest performing thermoplastics in the world.
AFT Fluorotec can work with your team to design the VICTREX PEEK components you need.
Our is a AF801 Virgin VICTREX PEEK is a very high performance engineering thermoplastic for extremely demanding applications.
Virgin VICTREX PEEK with 30% Glass fibre filler dramatically increases thermal bearing strength and also has excellent creep and radiation resistance.
Filled VICTREX PEEK with 30% Carbon Fibre filler gives the material a very high thermal bearing strength and lower coefficient of friction.
Formulated to give greater flexibility than standard VICTREX PEEK materials and a much lower coefficient of friction.
Specifically developed for use at elevated temperatures and for prolonged use at elevated temperatures, AF816 retains its key physical properties to temperatures 30OC higher than standard AF801 Virgin PEEK.
Components crafted from VICTREX PEEK materials are particularly effective in the oil and gas industry due to the material's tolerances to high temperatures and corrosive environments.
VICTREX PEEK has a wider range of processing options, is lighter and more durable than many metal counterparts, and as such makes an effective and cost efficient replacement for metals.
VICTREX PEEK coatings are typically used to improve resistance to chemicals, corrosion, abrasion and wear when applied to metal substrates.
We have a direct supply of material through the official Dupont™ distribution channels and only use genuine Dupont™ Vespel®
Through melt processing PCTFE resin can be modified to give different mechanical and optical properties by controlling the crystalinity of the material.
Our polyurethane materials range from shore A hardness 57 to 95 and are all Hydrolysis resistant – often referred to as H-PU.
We can offer 16 standard grades of rubber and/or elastomeric material that can be CNC machined or injection moulded into finished seals and or components.
FEP coatings (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene Copolymer) melt and flow during baking to provide smooth non-stick, non-porous films with excellent abrasion resistance.
PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) coatings melt and flow during baking to provide non-porous films and increased permeation resistance.
The resins within these coatings are the toughest within the fluoropolymer range and can be applied at film builds up to 1,000 micrometers.
Typical applications served by Halar® include those in contact with highly corrosive or ultra-pure chemicals such as strong inorganic bases and mineral & oxidizing acids.
We are experts in precision engineering plastics with an unrivalled level of ability.
Find out the suitability and resistance of chemicals and fluoropolymers.
One of our main strengths is the vast range of fluoropolymer materials we have available. We can even work with you to create a bespoke material that's ideal for your application.
Take a look at our graphic showcasing 5 high performance polymers and their renowned properties.
Read more about the unique properties of PCTFE and what this versatile material can be used for.
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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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