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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.

Comparing Viton and Aflas: A Deep Dive into High-Performance Elastomers
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May 13, 20243 min

Comparing Viton and Aflas: A Deep Dive into High-Performance Elastomers

This blog post explores the differences between Viton and Aflas, including the types of Viton, their properties, and common uses.

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.

Navigating Hostile Terrain: Asahi AFLAS vs. DuPont Viton in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments
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Canyon Components

Feb 2, 20243 min

Navigating Hostile Terrain: Asahi AFLAS vs. DuPont Viton in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

A comparative analysis of Asahi AFLAS and DuPont Viton in H2S environments, shedding light on their respective strengths & weaknesses.

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.

Kalrez® vs. CanRez™: Performance, Availability, & Affordability
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Canyon Components

Aug 28, 20233 min

Kalrez® vs. Canrez®: Performance, Availability, & Affordability

Discover CanRez: Outshining Kalrez in industrial applications. Affordable, efficient, eco-friendly – the smarter choice for the future.

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin
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Canyon Components

Aug 2, 20233 min

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin

PEI has become a favored choice in various industries, offering a myriad of benefits for critical applications.

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.

Take a “PEEK”: PEEK Properties, Applications, and Advantages
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Canyon Components

Jul 19, 20232 min

Take a “PEEK”: PEEK Properties, Applications, and Advantages

PEEK plastic exhibits remarkable properties that make it an ideal choice for demanding industries, including aerospace and medical.

ABS Plastic - ABS-olute Durability
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Canyon Components

Jul 5, 20233 min

ABS Plastic - ABS-olute Durability

ABS plastic possesses several unique characteristics that make it a preferred choice for a wide range of products.