AFT Fluorotec

AFT Fluorotec Welcome to AFT Fluorotec Group, your trusted specialist in PTFE and PEEK materials processing and precision machined components in engineering plastics.

We design and manufacturing customise PTFE seals and components for diverse industrial applications. AFT Fluorotec limited - specialist processor of fluoropolymer materials, and CNC engineers in plastics. Other products include PTFE and polyurethane Seals, and PTFE slide bearings and Skidway systems. AFT Fluorotec Coatings our sister company offer PTFE and PFA coatings for Industrial applications, and industrial bakeware for the food industry.

12/08/2026

Behind every precision polymer component we ship is a team that made it possible.

From the first conversation to the final despatch, there is a team member at every stage ensuring what reaches you is exactly what was agreed.

A component that is correctly specified, precisely machined, thoroughly inspected, and reliably despatched is not the result of one person or one process. It is the result of every team doing their job properly, every time.

That is what our customers rely on. And that is what we are built to deliver.

05/08/2026

Star sliding head CNCs. Tight tolerances. High volume. In-house.

For engineers specifying small, complex polymer components at production volumes, the question is never just whether a supplier can make the part. It is whether they can make it to the same tolerance on the hundredth component as they did on the first.

Sliding head turning is built for exactly that. The process holds tight tolerances on small, intricate geometries in PEEK, PTFE, PCTFE and other high-performance polymers, producing consistent results across high-volume runs without the variation that creeps in when production is outsourced or capacity is stretched.

With multiple Star sliding head CNCs running in-house at our Welwyn Garden City facility, alongside our multi-axis turnmill centres and 5-axis machining capability, we have the capacity and the process control to support programmes from prototype through to full production volume.

If you are sourcing precision polymer components and consistency across the run matters as much as the first-off approval, work with us today.

See our full machining capabilities at the link below.
https://www.fluorotec.com/manufacturing/capabilities/

29/07/2026

Meet James McAllister, Managing Director at AFT Fluorotec.

Behind every precision polymer component and fluoropolymer coating we produce is a team led by someone who understands both the engineering and the commercial realities our customers face.

James leads AFT Fluorotec with a focus on technical excellence, long-term partnerships, and a manufacturing capability that continues to grow. If you have ever spoken to us about a challenging application, the culture that drives those conversations starts here.

At AFT Fluorotec Coatings Limited, we help businesses solve demanding surface performance challenges through specialist ...
27/07/2026

At AFT Fluorotec Coatings Limited, we help businesses solve demanding surface performance challenges through specialist industrial coating solutions.

From improving release and reducing friction, to protecting components from corrosion, chemicals, wear and high temperatures, our coatings are selected around the application, the operating environment and the customer’s priorities.

Our services include:
• PTFE and fluoropolymer coatings
• Non-stick and release coatings
• Low-friction coatings
• Anti-corrosion and chemical resistant coatings
• Non-slip coatings
• Thermal spray coatings
• PEEK coatings
• Sol-gel coatings
• Teflon®️, Xylan®️, Halar®️ and Tefzel™️ coating systems
• Custom coating solutions for specialist applications
• Surface preparation and blast cleaning
• Controlled coating removal and recoating
• Rapid refurbishment for food processing, bakery, packaging and engineering equipment

We work across a wide range of sectors including food and bakery, packaging, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, electrical, pharmaceutical and chemical applications.

Whether it is a new component, a refurbishment project, or a problem coating application that needs a more tailored approach, our team can help specify a practical coating solution.

Find out more at Fluorotec.com

Sales in a technical coating business is about far more than sending a price.At AFT Fluorotec Coatings, every enquiry st...
24/07/2026

Sales in a technical coating business is about far more than sending a price.

At AFT Fluorotec Coatings, every enquiry starts with understanding the application, the operating environment, the material being coated, and what the customer needs the coating to achieve. That may be improved release, reduced friction, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, wear resistance, electrical insulation, or simply helping a customer extend the working life of existing components.

Good technical sales connects the customer, production, quality, and suppliers. It turns an initial question into a practical coating recommendation, a clear quotation, and a reliable route through production.

It is also about asking the right questions early. What temperature will the part see? What chemicals are involved? Is food contact compliance required? Are there tight masking areas, dimensional tolerances, or inspection requirements? The better the information at the start, the better the result at the end.

For AFT Fluorotec Coatings, sales is not just about winning work. It is about building trust, supporting long-term customers, developing new opportunities, and helping manufacturers get more from their components through the right coating specification.

That is where strong technical sales makes a real difference.

23/07/2026

And that is a wrap on Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

What a day. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped for a conversation, whether we knew you already or met you for the first time today. The quality of the discussions across coatings, materials, and engineering challenges made it exactly the kind of event worth being at.

Farnborough never disappoints, and today was no exception. We will be following up with everyone we spoke to over the coming days.

Until next time.

Farnborough International Airshow

An exciting day for our coatings team as they attend Farnborough International Airshow 2026.Farnborough brings together ...
23/07/2026

An exciting day for our coatings team as they attend Farnborough International Airshow 2026.

Farnborough brings together the best of global aerospace and defence, and it is exactly the kind of environment where the conversations that matter happen. Our team is there today representing AFT Fluorotec across advanced fluoropolymer coatings, thermal spray, surface engineering, and high-performance engineering plastics.

If you are at the show and want to talk through a coating challenge, a material specification, or simply find out more about what we do, speak to our fantastic team members Steven and Ryan!

See you at Farnborough!

22/07/2026

Precision matters. So does proof.

Anyone can claim tight tolerances and quality processes. The difference is whether those claims are independently audited, documented, and held to a standard that aerospace and defence supply chains actually require.

At AFT Fluorotec, we hold AS9100D certification at our main Welwyn Garden City manufacturing facility, alongside ISO 9001 across all operations. For engineers specifying components for aerospace, eVTOL, defence, or advanced manufacturing programmes, that is not a minor detail. It is the foundation every other claim about quality is built on.

See our full quality and certifications commitment at the link below.
https://www.fluorotec.com/who-we-are/quality-environmental-commitment-certifications/

17/07/2026

Not every polymer component can be turned on a lathe and considered finished.

Complex geometries, tight tolerances, and multi-surface features in PEEK, PTFE, PCTFE, and other high-performance polymers require 5-axis machining capability. The kind that holds tolerance across every face of the component in a single setup, without the dimensional risk that comes from repositioning.

That capability sits in-house at our Welwyn Garden City facility, alongside our sliding head, turnmill, and moulding operations.

One team. One quality system. Every stage of the process under our control.

See our full machining capabilities at the link below.
https://www.fluorotec.com/manufacturing/capabilities/

Surface finish inspection is not just a final check, it is part of coating performance.At AFT Fluorotec Coatings Limited...
07/07/2026

Surface finish inspection is not just a final check, it is part of coating performance.

At AFT Fluorotec Coatings Limited, we understand that applying a specialist coating is only part of the process. Verifying the finished surface is what helps confirm the coating has been applied correctly, consistently and in line with the application requirement.

Surface finish inspection can include:
- DFT measurements to confirm coating thickness.
- Low and high voltage holiday and pinhole detection testing to identify discontinuities that may not be visible by eye.
- Surface resistance or surface resistivity checks where electrical performance is part of the coating requirement.
- Surface roughness assessment to understand texture, preparation quality and how the substrate or coating surface may perform in service.

These checks are especially important where coatings are used to support release, wear resistance, chemical resistance, corrosion protection, electrical performance or process reliability.

A good finish should not only look right, it should be measured, tested and understood.

At AFT Fluorotec Coatings Limited, our focus is on providing specialist coating solutions supported by practical inspection, technical experience and clear communication with our customers.

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Unit F City Park, Swiftfields
Welwyn Garden City
AL71LY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441992721909

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