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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.

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.

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.

Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers
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Canyon Components

May 30, 20236 min

Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers

In this blog, we will take a closer look at Viton® 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.

Unleashing the Power of Spring Energized Seals: Resilient Sealing in Extreme Environments
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Canyon Components

Apr 19, 20233 min

Unleashing the Power of Spring Energized Seals: Resilient Sealing in Extreme Environments

In this blog, we will explore the benefits and applications of Spring Energized Seals.

Fluorosilicone: The Highest-Performance Silicone
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Canyon Components

Apr 17, 20233 min

Fluorosilicone: The Highest-Performance Silicone

Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) is a specialized type of elastomer material that combines the properties of silicone rubber and fluorocarbon rubber.