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21 Fluoropolymer Facts for Engineeers
Fluoropolymers have an incredible range of commercial uses. Discover our 21 facts for engineers and learn something new.
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About AFT Fluorotec
AFT Fluorotec Ltd is a group of companies...
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Capabilities
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.
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Milling
Learn more about our CNC milling capabilities and how we can help bring your ideas to life. Our expert team is ready to take on your next project. We offer comprehensive plastic CNC milling services from the micro in size to much larger 1 meter long components.
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Turning
CNC turning of PTFE and engineering plastics. Live tooling on our lathes mean competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
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Micro Parts
We are proud to have assisted with development of many insulating components with a diameter of 1mm or less.
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Milling
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Engineering & Design
We provide a bespoke fluoropolymer component design & manufacture service and can deliver the right solution to your problem.
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Manufactured Plastic Parts
For over 25 years, we have been manufacturing high-performance plastic parts for our clients, and we have established ourselves as leading experts in the production of certain fluoropolymer products. Whilst we can design and produce almost any part or component that is...
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Seals
We design and manufacture world-class plastic, rubber and elastomer seals.
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Custom 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.
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Standard Seals
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.
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RCD Seals
AFT Fluorotec have a broad range of experience in designing and manufacturing RCD seals for the oil & gas industry.
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PTFE Seals
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).
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VICTREX PEEK Seals
With outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, PEEK is an ideal material to use for sealing applications.
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Compressor Parts
We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the compressor parts industry, providing a wide range of compounds suitable for your application.
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Custom Seals
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Tubes & Rods
We can produce fluoropolymer tubes and rods in any size, shape or material type.
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Backup Rings
We can design and manufacture an almost limitless range of VICTREX PEEK back up rings (BUR’s) as well as PTFE rings.
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Valve Seats
We manufacture valve seats manufactured from our AF range of materials, including PTFE and VICTREX PEEK materials.
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Seals
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Slide Bearings
AFT Fluorotec have been manufacturing slide bearings for the UK construction industry for many years.
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PTFE Bearing Design
Browse some of our typical PTFE slide bearing and skidway plate configurations and get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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Selection & installation guide
PTFE slide bearings can be fixed to the installation by full welding, tack welding, mortar embedment or bolting.
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PTFE Bearing Design
We have been designing and manufacturing precision plastic parts for clients across the world for over 25 years. Throughout this time, we've worked with clients to create complex machined parts from a wide variety of materials and in many cases, been able...
Our location and services
AFT FLUOROTEC LIMITED
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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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