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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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Canyon Components

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.

Metal Detectable O-Rings vs. X-Ray Detectable O-Rings: Pros and Cons
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Canyon Components

Jan 15, 20243 min

Metal Detectable O-Rings vs. X-Ray Detectable O-Rings: Pros and Cons

Both metal detectable and X-ray detectable O-rings significantly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of food safety.

AS568 O-rings and O-ring Groove Design Guide
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Canyon Components

Jan 10, 20242 min

AS568 O-rings and O-ring Groove Design Guide

O-rings are critical components in many mechanical systems, providing essential sealing functions in a wide range of applications.

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.

XNBR: Properties and Applications of a High-Performance Synthetic Rubber
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Canyon Components

Jun 20, 20233 min

XNBR: Properties and Applications of a High-Performance Synthetic Rubber

In this blog, we will take a closer look at XNBR rubber and its various applications.

FKM Rubber: Exploring the Versatility & Performance
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Canyon Components

May 15, 20235 min

FKM Rubber: Exploring the Versatility & Performance

In this blog, we will take a closer look at FKM rubber and its various applications.

HNBR: Exploring the Benefits and Applications
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Canyon Components

May 12, 20233 min

HNBR: Exploring the Benefits and Applications

In this blog, we will take a closer look at HNBR rubber and its various applications.

Canyon Components

Canyon Components

May 10, 20234 min

Nuclear Safe EN 14582 O-rings & Gaskets

In this blog, we will explore the importance of Nuclear Safe EN 14582 O-rings and their impact on the nuclear industry.

USP Class VI - "Medical Grade" Materials
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Canyon Components

Mar 27, 20234 min

USP Class VI - "Medical Grade" Materials

USP Class VI (Or USP Class 6) is a set of guidelines established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)