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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.

PBT Plastic: Performance, Benefits, Toughness
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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.

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.

Polypropylene (PP): Properties and Benefits
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Canyon Components

Jul 24, 20232 min

Polypropylene (PP): Properties and Benefits

From packaging to automotive components, PP has proven its worth as a reliable and cost-effective material.

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.

PET Plastic: Versatile, Sustainable, and Widely Used
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Canyon Components

Jul 17, 20233 min

PET Plastic: Versatile, Sustainable, and Widely Used

PET offers a unique combination of properties, making it a versatile and sustainable choice for various applications.

PMMA Plastic: (Plexiglass, Acrylic) Versatility, Transparency, & Diverse Applications
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Canyon Components

Jul 14, 20233 min

PMMA Plastic: (Plexiglass, Acrylic) Versatility, Transparency, & Diverse Applications

PMMA (Plexiglass) has gained significant popularity due to its exceptional transparency, versatility, & desirable physical characteristics.

PC/ASA: Properties and Applications
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Canyon Components

Jul 12, 20233 min

PC/ASA: Properties and Applications

Combining the strength of polycarbonate & the weatherability & UV resistance of ASA, PC/ASA offers a great combination of properties!