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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.

Announcing Our New Premises

17th March 2015

We are delighted to announce or move to new premises which gives us the scope for future expansion.

PTFE Slide Bearings Used for HMS Queen Elizabeth

4th July 2014 | PTFE, Slide Bearings, Construction

AFT Fluorotec PTFE slide bearings were used during the construction of the Royal Navy’s largest ever Aircraft Carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

AFT Engineering Apprentices Win Awards

27th June 2014

We are exceptionally proud of our young apprentices who have both won awards this year for their excellent theory and practical work on their Engineering courses.

AFT Fluorotec Foodex 2014 Birmingham

24th March 2014

Please come by our stand R399 24th -26th March at the NEC Birmingham for FOODEX 2014

AFT Fluorotec Support Carbon Offsetting

16th August 2013

AFT Fluorotec are proud to support the Carbon Earth carbon offsetting project and their bid to plant 1000 natural broadleaved trees per acre, in Cardeston, south of Shrewsbury. The woodland has access to the public with rides and tracks and additional areas...

AFT Fluorotec and SW Plastics can now offer Polyurethane Seals and Rubber Seals

16th August 2013

AFT Fluorotec and SW Plastics can now offer a comprehensive range of Polyurethane seals and Rubber seals, in 30+ materials including: Viton, urethane, Nitrile, Polyurethane, HNBR, NBR, EPDM, FPM, FKM, AFLAS and Silicone with many variants in FDA Approved and RGD resistant...

AFT Fluorotec Sponsors Local School

1st July 2013

AFT Fluorotec have recently contributed towards the "kitting out" of the new school building at Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary school. The donation will go towards new equipment in the hall. The new hall will provide the school with enhanced facilities for Drama, Music...

SW Plastics Gets A Complete Makeover

17th January 2013

AFT Fluorotec daughter company SW Plastics has received a complete makeover and upgrade to their inspection department for the start of 2013. SW Plastics has invested in a Mitutoyo Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and a new Mitutoyo Quickscope optical measuring machine -...

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