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FLUORTEN: 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT YOUR SIDE
Fluorten manufactures standard and custom-engineered solutions in high-performance plastics through injection molding, in-house mold design and manufacturing, extrusion, CNC machining, and industrial 3D printing.
INSIGHTS
Food-grade materials and certifications for the food Industry – Fluorten
In the food industry, selecting food-grade materials is essential to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability.
From Artemis to Cryogenic Systems: The Role of PTFE – Fluorten
The Artemis II mission has brought renewed attention to a major challenge: managing liquid hydrogen under extreme cryogenic conditions.
PEEK semi-finished products: quality and supply – Fluorten
The performance of PEEK semi-finished products depends on quality, dimensional stability, and consistent production availability over time.
Metal replacement and high-performance polymers – Fluorten
Metal replacement: high-performance polymers combine thermal, chemical, and mechanical strength with light weight, low friction, and corrosion resistance.
VICTREX CT™ 100 and CT™ 200, Fluorten accepts the challenge of cryogeny
For cryogenic applications, where the engineering requirements are too high for standard polymers, Victrex designed two high-performance PEEK polymers, VICTREX CT™100 and CT™200, and Fluorten took part in the testing process.
PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
Fluorten develops technical components by selecting the most suitable material, optimizing component design, and choosing the manufacturing technology best suited to each application.
F10PTFE and fluoropolymer components
Technical components in virgin F10PTFE, filled PTFE, and fluoropolymers for industrial applications.
F10HPP technopolymer components
High-performance plastic components for industrial applications.
Victrex CT™ 100 and CT™ 200 components
PEEK components engineered to ensure reliable performance, even under cryogenic conditions.
Polyimide components
PI components offering high thermal stability and wear resistance, even in dry-running applications.
Fluid power seals
Sealing systems designed to reduce friction and wear while ensuring reliable performance in hydraulic systems.
Spring energized seals – SES
Spring-energized seals for dynamic, static, and highly demanding applications.
Sliding rider rings / structural pads
Low-friction wear pads and support elements for sliding and structural support applications.
PTFE rotary shaft seals
Seals designed to ensure reliability, long service life, and reduced friction in dynamic applications.
FTEN®-1000 components
Filled fluoropolymer products developed by Fluorten.
F10PEEK components
Finished PEEK components with outstanding mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
PCTFE components
PCTFE solutions for cryogenics and applications requiring high gas barrier performance.
Semi-finished products for CNC
Rods, tubes, and sleeves designed to optimize CNC machining time, costs, and quality.
Components for compressors
Compressor components designed to improve efficiency, durability, and reliability.
Fluor/SC etched tapes
Chemically treated PTFE tapes designed to improve adhesion and support specialized industrial applications.
Ball valve components
Seats, seat inserts, seals, gaskets, and components for high-performance ball valves.
3D printed components
3D-printed technical components for prototyping, product development, and customized production.
Custom components
Custom-designed components manufactured according to the customer’s technical requirements.
INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PLASTIC COMPONENTS
Complementary manufacturing processes working together to ensure quality, precision, and flexibility throughout every stage of production.
Injection molding enables the production of high-performance plastic components with outstanding dimensional accuracy and repeatability. Suitable for low-, medium-, and high-volume production, it allows the manufacture of complex geometries while ensuring consistent quality and reliable process control.
CNC machining enables the production of high-performance plastic components with tight tolerances and complex geometries. Thanks to advanced machining equipment and highly controlled manufacturing processes, Fluorten produces custom components, prototypes, and production parts in a wide range of engineering polymers.
Empowered compression molding technology optimizes the production of high-performance technical components by ensuring excellent dimensional accuracy, material consistency, and uniform mechanical properties. This advanced manufacturing process expands possibilities for complex industrial applications.
Industrial 3D printing of high-performance plastics enables the rapid production of functional prototypes and technical components, reducing product development and validation time. It is the ideal solution for feasibility studies, low-volume production, and complex geometries, providing the flexibility required by modern product development processes.
5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE FLUORTEN
Custom-engineered solutions
Since 1966, Fluorten has been transforming PTFE and high-performance engineering polymers into custom-engineered solutions. Our expertise is part of our DNA, while precision defines every stage of our manufacturing process, ensuring reliable, high-quality components for virtually any industrial application.
Integrated manufacturing, from concept to finished component
We manufacture custom plastic components through CNC machining, injection molding, and industrial 3D printing. By managing every stage of production in-house, we ensure repeatable, traceable, and certified results, even for the most demanding operating conditions.
Materials that make the difference
We carefully select and test every raw material in-house, gaining a thorough understanding of its performance under critical operating conditions. This expertise allows us to maximize the performance of PTFE and high-performance engineering polymers, delivering durable, high-performance solutions.
Responsible innovation
We continuously invest in research, development, and automation while recognizing that technology alone is not enough. Every component is the result of combining advanced manufacturing technologies with engineering expertise, delivering innovative and reliable solutions for our B2B customers.
A technical partner, not just a supplier
At Fluorten, we work alongside our customers as a technical partner – not simply as a supplier. Every project is developed collaboratively, and every solution is engineered for long-term performance.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Discover the engineering polymers and fluoropolymers carefully selected and processed by Fluorten to meet a wide range of application requirements.
Fluorten’s high-performance plastics combine lightweight properties, mechanical strength, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and high-temperature performance, making them ideal for a broad range of industrial applications.
Thanks to extensive material expertise, a comprehensive portfolio of engineering polymers, and multiple manufacturing technologies, Fluorten helps customers select the most suitable material based on performance requirements, operating conditions, and the final application.
Key Benefits:
EFFICIENCY
Versatile application possibilities
Improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime
Energy savings
COST SAVINGS
Excellent machinability
Lightweight
High resistance
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
Complex geometries
Optimized manufacturing processes
From low- to high-volume production
PTFE
(Polytetrafluoroethylene) A semi-crystalline fluoropolymer characterized by outstanding chemical inertness, a low coefficient of friction, and excellent high-temperature resistance.
FTEN®-1000
Fluorten's proprietary family of filled fluoropolymers, engineered to enhance mechanical properties, tribological performance, and wear resistance.
PCTFE
(Polychlorotrifluoroethylene) A fluoropolymer with a low coefficient of friction, extremely low moisture permeability, and excellent dimensional stability across a wide temperature range.
Polyimide (PI)
A high-performance polymer with no melting point, offering exceptional resistance to high temperatures, wear, and heavy mechanical loads.
Engineering Polymers
Also known as engineering plastics, these high-performance materials offer outstanding mechanical and physical properties, making them an ideal choice for metal replacement applications.
PEEK
(Polyether Ether Ketone) A semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer that combines outstanding mechanical strength with excellent chemical resistance, maintaining its properties even at elevated temperatures.
Fluoropolymers
Specialty polymers containing fluorine atoms, fluoropolymers are recognized for their exceptional chemical resistance, thermal stability, low coefficient of friction, and non-stick properties. Fluorten's portfolio includes materials such as PTFE, PFA, PVDF, PCTFE, ETFE, ECTFE, and FEP. Thanks to these characteristics, fluoropolymers are the ideal choice for manufacturing technical components and protective linings designed to operate in highly aggressive environments and under extreme operating conditions.
Solutions for the most demanding industries
Fluorten develops custom-engineered technical components for applications where reliability, precision, and performance are essential requirements.
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ENERGY
COMPRESSORS
AEROSPACE
FOOD
CHEMICAL
ELECTRONICS
MEDICAL
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