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Spiral PTFE Backup Rings vs. Split PTFE Backup Rings: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Sealing Needs
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Jun 4, 20243 min

Spiral PTFE Backup Rings vs. Split PTFE Backup Rings: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Sealing Needs

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) backup rings play a crucial role in preventing leaks and ensuring the integrity of high pressure systems.

The Engineer's Toolbox: Polyurethane Elastomers for High-Performance Seals and Belts
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Canyon Components

Mar 15, 20247 min

The Engineer's Toolbox: Polyurethane Elastomers for High-Performance Seals and Belts

Polyurethane elastomers boast the characteristic elasticity of "rubber" materials and the durability & toughness of "plastic" materials.

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel
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Canyon Components

Oct 23, 20233 min

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic has earned widespread recognition as a unique and remarkable engineering material.

The Cornerstone of the Polymers World: Polyethylene (PE) Plastic
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Canyon Components

Jul 31, 20232 min

The Cornerstone of the Polymers World: Polyethylene (PE) Plastic

From packaging to construction, PE has become an essential material in our daily lives.

Polyoxymethylene [Acetal] (POM): High-Speed, Low Drag
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Canyon Components

Jul 26, 20233 min

Polyoxymethylene [Acetal] (POM): High-Speed, Low Drag

POM plastic boasts an array of exceptional properties that make it an ideal choice for various applications across diverse industries.

PVC: Exploring the Applications, Benefits, & Sustainable Potential
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Canyon Components

Jul 7, 20233 min

PVC: Exploring the Applications, Benefits, & Sustainable Potential

PVC is a popular choice due to its durability, affordability, and ease of processing.

PC/ABS - The Superior Choice for Automotive
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Canyon Components

Jun 30, 20233 min

PC/ABS - The Superior Choice for Automotive

PC/ABS is renowned for its outstanding properties, making it a preferred choice in numerous industries.

Nylon: The Dynamic Powerhouse
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Canyon Components

Jun 26, 20232 min

Nylon: The Dynamic Powerhouse

Nylon, a versatile and robust thermoplastic material, has established itself as a powerhouse in the world of engineering plastics.

Polycarbonate Plastic: “Hey, come help me try to break this water bottle!”
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Canyon Components

Jun 23, 20232 min

Polycarbonate Plastic: “Hey, come help me try to break this water bottle!”

From protective eyewear to automotive components, polycarbonate plastic continues to demonstrate its remarkable strength and versatility.

Neoprene: Exploring the Benefits and Applications of O-Rings and Gaskets
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Canyon Components

May 1, 20233 min

Neoprene: Exploring the Benefits and Applications of O-Rings and Gaskets

Chloroprene was the first synthetic rubber, and was developed commercially in the 1930s by DuPont under the name Neoprene®.