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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.
- 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.
- Turning
  
  CNC turning of PTFE and engineering plastics. Live tooling on our lathes mean competitive pricing and shorter lead times.
- Micro Parts
  
  We are proud to have assisted with development of many insulating components with a diameter of 1mm or less.
Engineering & Design

We provide a bespoke fluoropolymer component design & manufacture service and can deliver the right solution to your problem.
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...
- Seals
  
  We design and manufacture world-class plastic, rubber and elastomer seals.
  - 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.
  - 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.
  - RCD Seals
    
    AFT Fluorotec have a broad range of experience in designing and manufacturing RCD seals for the oil & gas industry.
  - 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).
  - VICTREX PEEK Seals
    
    With outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance properties, PEEK is an ideal material to use for sealing applications.
  - Compressor Parts
    
    We pride ourselves on our expert knowledge of the compressor parts industry, providing a wide range of compounds suitable for your application.
- Tubes & Rods
  
  We can produce fluoropolymer tubes and rods in any size, shape or material type.
- Backup Rings
  
  We can design and manufacture an almost limitless range of VICTREX PEEK back up rings (BUR’s) as well as PTFE rings.
- Valve Seats
  
  We manufacture valve seats manufactured from our AF range of materials, including PTFE and VICTREX PEEK materials.
- PTFE Bellows
  
  What Are PTFE Bellows? PTFE bellows are flexible, accordion-like structures made from Polytetrafluoroethylene, a synthetic fluoropolymer known for its exceptional properties. These bellows are designed to provide a combination of flexibility and chemical resistance while maintaining their structural integrity. PTFE bellows are...
- Desalter Bushings
  
  Desalter Bushings, also known as Desalter Entrance Bushings, Desalter Vessel Entrance Bushings, and Dehydrator and TR Bushings, are crucial components in the oil refining industry. These specialised bushings are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the desalting process, a critical...
Slide Bearings

AFT Fluorotec have been manufacturing slide bearings for the UK construction industry for many years.
- PTFE Bearing Design
  
  Browse some of our typical PTFE slide bearing and skidway plate configurations and get in touch to discuss your requirements.
- Selection & installation guide
  
  PTFE slide bearings can be fixed to the installation by full welding, tack welding, mortar embedment or bolting.

7 Advantages of Using PTFE Slide Bearings in Construction

16th March 2016 | PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

Discover 7 advantages of using slide bearings in construction projects from supermarkets to car parks and stadia.

11 Reasons to Choose AFT Fluorotec for Your Slide Bearings

18th February 2016 | Oil & Gas, PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

Learn more about the 11 main reasons why you should choose us for your PTFE slide bearings.

An Architect's Guide to Slide Bearings

15th February 2016 | PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

If you're an architect looking to learn more about slide bearings in construction, you'll find everything you need to know in this article.

5 Reasons Why Slide Bearings Shouldn't Be An Afterthought

18th January 2016 | Slide Bearings, Construction, Oil & Gas

Slide bearings are a critical part of construction projects that often get overlooked. Find out why it pays to order them well in advance.

9 Ways Life Would Be Different Without Non-Stick Coatings

4th September 2015 | PTFE Coatings, Non-Stick Release Coatings, Food & Drink, Science & Medical, Construction

Non-stick coatings are all around you, helping you do many of day-to-day things we all take for granted. In this article we’ll take a look at how your daily life could be very different if non-stick coatings had never been discovered by...

Engineers How PEEK Coatings Can Make Your Life Easier

2nd April 2015 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PEEK Coatings, Food & Drink, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Science & Medical, Power & Renewables, Construction, Electronics

PEEK coatings such as VICOTE® from VICTREX® have a number of useful properties and applications.

10 Reasons Why PTFE and Fluoropolymer Coatings Can Help You

16th February 2015 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings, Xylan Coatings, Teflon Coatings, Automotive, Food & Drink, Oil & Gas

AFT Fluorotec Coatings are happy to offer our top 10 recommendations as to how and why a PTFE or fluoropolymer coating system can help your business. Thanks to our variety of coating types and coating system, and their versatility they can be...

Dyneon PTFE Compounding Technology

2nd September 2014 | PTFE, Tubes & Rods, Electronics, Construction

AFT Fluorotec works closely with Dyneon and can provide PTFE components and semi finished tubes produced from genuine 3M materials.

Non-Stick PTFE Industrial Bakeware Coatings

6th December 2013 | Non-Stick Release Coatings, PTFE Coatings

AFT Fluorotec have launched a new range of non stick PTFE industrial bakeware coatings. This allows AFT Fluorotec to offer volume production of industrial PTFE and non stick PTFE coatings for industrial bakeware. We have key product offerings in non stick PTFE...

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