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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.

Halar® ECTFE Coatings
HIGH-QUALITY ECTFE APPLICATIONS

ECTFE is an engineering thermoplastic fluoropolymer used as a material for coating applications. It is known under the trade name HALAR®.

ECTFE coatings are often chosen for applications where the greatest chemical resistance is required, including operating at high temperatures. Its excellent corrosion-resistant properties provide protection from most ultrapure chemicals, strong inorganic bases, acids and organic solvents. It is widely used in the chemical processing, oil and gas and pharmaceutical industries.

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITY

Specifically designed for electrostatic powder coating, fluidized bed coating, or both, we are able to offer different grades of Halar® ECTFE coating to suit your particular application.

Our technicians are extremely skilled applicators, and our preparation methods ensure our coatings are applied properly and will not suffer from premature failure.

HALAR ECTFE COATINGS

OUR SERVICES IN Halar® ECTFE COATING

COATING SOLUTIONS FOR TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS

Halar® is hydrophobic and virtually unaffected by most harsh chemicals

Halar® ECTFE Properties

Halar® ECTFE is a semi-crystalline melt processable partially fluorinated polymer. This type of coating is particularly suitable for protection and anti-corrosion applications thanks to its unique combination of properties.

STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES

Very good chemical resistance

Optimum permeation resistance

Excellent electrical insulator

Very good thermal resistance

Abrasion resistance

Outstanding flame resistance

Susceptible to stress cracking at elevated temperatures

Physical Properties of Halar® ECTFE

Property	Value
Thickness	0.2 – 1.00mm
Hardness Shore D	75
Operating Temperature range oC	-50°C to +160°C
Tensile Strength	7500 PSI
Water Absorption	<0.02%
Useable pH Range	1 – 14
Specific Gravity	1.75
Coefficient of friction	0.19

Halar® ECTFE Coating Applications

Typical applications served by Halar® ECTFE include those in contact with highly corrosive or ultra-pure chemicals such as strong inorganic bases and mineral & oxidizing acids including vessels, reactors, chemical storage tanks, semiconductor ductwork, piping systems, exhaust hoods and electroplating equipment.

Anti Corrosion Coatings
Corrosion-resistant Halar® ECTFE coatings are used to protect metal components from corrosion due to environmental conditions such as moisture and salt and in more arduous environments where industrial chemicals or agents are present.

SOLUTIONS ACROSS A RANGE OF INDUSTRIES

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PTFE COATING SERVICES FOR BUTT FUSION AND HOT PLATE WELDING

Providing a rapid turnaround coating service for rental equipment providers servicing the gas and water industry.

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Oil & Gas

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DATA SHEETS

HALAR (ECTFE) DATASHEET (GREEN).pdf

HALAR (ECTFE) DATASHEET (BLACK).pdf

HALAR (ECTFE) ANTI-STATIC DATASHEET.pdf

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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Halar® ECTFE Coatings
HIGH-QUALITY ECTFE APPLICATIONS

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITY

Halar® ECTFE Properties

Halar® ECTFE Coating Applications

PTFE COATING SERVICES FOR BUTT FUSION AND HOT PLATE WELDING

OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Our Accreditations

Halar® ECTFE Coatings HIGH-QUALITY ECTFE APPLICATIONS

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITY

Halar® ECTFE Properties

Halar® ECTFE Coating Applications

PTFE COATING SERVICES FOR BUTT FUSION AND HOT PLATE WELDING

Carbon Capture & EOR

Semiconductor Halar ECTFE Coated Ductwork and Pipework Systems

Hydrogen Engines and PTFE

Corrosion in Mining Equipment

Our location and services

OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Our Accreditations

Halar® ECTFE Coatings
HIGH-QUALITY ECTFE APPLICATIONS