October is Manufacturing Month; AFC is proud to be partnering with the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium for their shop plant tours. Along with 12 other local manufacturers, we are excited to welcome students, parents, community members, and policymakers to explore McHenry Countyās manufacturing sector. Tour dates include October 10th, 19th, and 25th at 5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm. Join AFC for Manufacturing Month
The flexible packaging industry is one of the oldest and most established applications for PTFE coated fabrics and tapes. AFC's products are excellent for use in Plastic Bag Manufacturing, Form Fill and Seal Machines, Side Sealers, Shrink Wrap Tunnels, and Impulse/L-Bar Sealers. We have engineered our products for trouble-free performance to minimize downtime and increase productivity.
We work with leading packaging companies that are frustrated with excessive downtime caused by the need to replace tapes and fabrics, and companies that are tired of belting inconsistencies.
Products for Packaging Industry
DuraFabĀ® Industrial Fabrics (20 Series)
DuraFabĀ® Industrial Fabrics are the general workhorse of AFCās product line. The 20 series fabric is engineered to serve a broad range of industrial and...more
DuraFabĀ® Premium Fabrics (21 Series)
DuraFabĀ® Premium Fabrics are made for the most demanding applications, and utilize multiple coatings of a premium top coat to ensure maximum performance. This leads...more
DuraFabĀ® Mechanical Fabrics (22 Series)
DuraFabĀ® Mechanical Fabrics feature a more textured surface than DuraFabĀ®ās 20 Series Industrial Fabrics. The 22 series of fabric has been engineered to be...more
DuraFabĀ® Tear Resistant Fabrics (23 Series)
DuraFabĀ® Tear Resistant Fabrics are specially manufactured to increase overall flexibility and tear resistance, making them extremely durable in any high-speed application. The fabric is...more
DuraFabĀ® Gold Fabrics (25 Series)
DurFabĀ® High-Performance Fabrics are a gold fabric with PTFE coating that are excellent for the most demanding applications. This fabric is resistant to oils, grease...more
DuraFabĀ® HD Elite Red Fabrics (85 Series)
AFC's most dynamic product line to date, the HD (Heavy Duty) Elite series was engineered for superior heat transfer while resisting abrasion, punctures, oil, and...more
DuraSilĀ® Silicone Fabrics (300 & 301 & 302 Series)
DuraSilĀ® Silicone Fabrics are our most conformable, flexible, and wear resistant products. They are coated on one or both sides of the fabric with silicone...more
DuraLamĀ® High-Performance Fabrics (32 & 41 Series)
DuraLamĀ® High-Performance Fabrics are a gold laminate with PTFE coating that are excellent for the most demanding applications. This fabric is resistant to oils, grease...more
DuraStickĀ® Industrial Zone Tapes
DuraStickĀ® Industrial Zone Tapes (120 series) are manufactured from a woven fiberglass substrate and possess an optimal PTFE coating. Our Zone Tape has an adhesive...more
DuraStickĀ® Industrial Tapes
DuraStickĀ® Industrial Tapes (220 series) are manufactured from a woven fiberglass substrate and possess an optimal PTFE coating. This series offers the highest value to...more
DuraStickĀ® Gold Laminate Tapes
DuraStickĀ® Gold Tapes (225 series) are specially engineered to maximize application life while minimizing downtime in the most demanding environments. The 225 series of tape...more
DuraStickĀ® Silicone Sponge Tape
DuraStickĀ® Silicone Sponge Tape is manufactured through applying a specially formulated acrylic adhesive to a high temperature, fiberglass reinforced silicone sponge. The silicone sponge is...more