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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

PBT Plastic: Performance, Benefits, Toughness
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Canyon Components

Oct 30, 20233 min

PBT Plastic: Performance, Benefits, Toughness

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a versatile and high-performance material, sought after for its exceptional properties.

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.

CanRez™ CP75BK01: High Temp FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
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Canyon Components

Jun 28, 20233 min

Canrez® CP75BK01: High Temp FFKM Perfluoroelastomer

In this blog post, we will delve into the flagship for the CanRez™ line of FFKM materials: CP75BK01.