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Founded in 1951, our goal has always been 100% customer satisfaction. Utilizing the principles of continuous improvement, our 42,000 square foot facility contains a variety of equipment designed to create a highly efficient, multi-capable, world-class manufacturing facility. We're conveniently located in a suburb of Chicago. Quality.

We are ISO 9001:2000 Registered. Our rigorous QA program is implemented during every step of our operation. Computerized data collection provides complete measurement and statistical analysis. Relax, you can depend on AFG for performance, quality and service.
 
Victor Reinz is a global leader in non-asbestos fiber materials.  These premium materials are now available from AFGCO.  Available in sheets or cut parts, Victor Reinz materials are preferred  by OEMs around the world from industrial to commercial, chemical plants, refineries, food processing, shipbuilding, power generation, beverage, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, gas and water installations - Flanges, valves, tanks, radiators, compressors, pumps, plate heat exchangers, and ammonia sealing applications. AFGCO can supply your Victor Reinz requirements.
 
Sponge.  AFGCO processes a variety of closed cell and open cell sponge materials.  We process silicone and UL rated sponge.  We also die cut and slit neoprene and blended sponge materials.  AFGCO cuts cross-linked polyethylene in natural (white) and black in two and four pound densities.
 
Industries served.  AFGCO is a proud partner to customers in a variety of industries.  Our customer list is a who’s who in business brands.  From locomotive to automotive, lawn and garden, appliance, traction roller coils, pumps, transmissions, injection molders, construction machinery and diesel engines.  Large and small production.  We are proud to service them all.
 
AFGCO is ISO 9001:2000 registered.  You can count on AFGCO for complete quality and satisfaction.  Every step in our operation is controlled and monitored.  Every team member is trained and dedicated to meet our most important objective: complete customer satisfaction.
 
Felt.  From SAE wool grades to synthetics, pressed or needled, AFGCO can recommend felts for applications including bearing seals, filters, oil seals, polishing, wicks, dust shields, acoustical needs and more.  Tell us about your own application and AFGCO will help select a material for you.
 
Interface Solutions (Armstrong) materials.  Email or call us for all your non-asbestos gasket materials from Interface Solutions (formerly Armstrong).  AFGCO is a leading VAN member dedicated to processing and distributing Interface materials.  Contact us for all grades of Interface materials, RN-8011, N-8092, CS-301, MP-15, CMP-4000, VB-72 to name just a few.
 
Insulation materials.  AFGCO has a variety of materials that meet the insulation requirements for most applications.  FORMEX and FORMEX GK are flame retardant grades of polypropylene and offer high dielectric strength, low moisture absorption and UL 94V-O flame class rating.  AFGCO also offers Nomex and other dielectric materials.
 

3M™ Form-in-Place Gasket FIPG is an epoxy-based resin system, ideal for sealing hard disk drive covers. This epoxy-based, elastomer material is designed for use on hard disk drive covers, serving as both a reusable gasket and contamination barrier.

 

AFGCO is a 3M Converter.

We can supply roll goods, coils, or add a 3M product to a material for die cutting.

 
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From SAE wool grades to synthetics, pressed or needled, AFGCO can recommend felts for applications including bearing seals, filters, oil seals, polishing, wicks, dust shields, acoustical needs and more. Tell us about your own application and AFGCO will help select a material for you.AFGCO processes a variety of closed cell and open cell sponge materials. We process silicone and UL rated sponge. We also die cut and slit neoprene and blended sponge materials. AFGCO cuts cross-linked polyethylene in natural (white) and black in two and four pound densities.AFGCO has a variety of materials that meet the insulation requirements for most applications. FORMEX and FORMEX GK are flame retardant grades of polypropylene and offer high dielectric strength, low moisture absorption and UL 94V-O flame class rating. AFGCO also offers Nomex and other dielectric materials.

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Listed below is AFGCO material line card. Click from the main menu on the right under materials to select more information on our most popular gasket materials available. Call AFGCO at (708) 780-9000 for additional information on any material you see or need for your requirements.

FELT

SAE Grades
Acoustic Grade
Wool
Needled
Blended
Synthetic
Polyester
Polypropylene Decorative-Colors Adhesive Backed
Wicking
Orthopedic
Sheet Felt
 

RUBBER

Neoprene
Buna-N
Silicone
Gum
FDA Ingredient
EPDM
Coated Fabrics
Flourosilicone

 

SPONGE

Open Cell
Closed Cell
Adhesive Backed
Automotive Grades
Poron


 


ELECTRICAL

Nomex
Mylar™
Fishpaper
Phenolic
UL Grades
ITW Formex
Aramid Laminates

 

FIBRE/CELLULOSE

Interface Solutions
Garlock
High Temperature
General Purpose
Vulcanized
Blotter Paper
Chip Board
Binders Board
Aramid

CORK

Composition


CORK & RUBBER

Synthetic Rubber
Polymers for a wide
Range of Applications


PLASTICS

Mylar™
Polyethylene
Teflon™
Nylon
Vinyl
ABS
Delrin™

 

FOAMS

All available Adhesive Backed
Polyether
Polyester
Filter
PVC
Densified Urethane

 

SPECIALTY ITEMS

Lathe Cut Rubber
Lathe Cut PTFE
Cap Seal Composites
Kitting
In-House Application of
Oil Soaking of Parts
Silk Screening
Part Number Identification


For Further Information on Additional Materials Or Technical Assistance, Please Call Our Customer Service Department At 708-780-9000
 
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3239 South 51st. Avenue, Cicero, Illinois 60804 Phone: 708-780-9000 • Fax: 708-780-9009 • sales@afgco.com