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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.

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.

Vacuum Baking of O-Rings: Advantages & Impact on Pumpdown Times
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Canyon Components

Feb 9, 20243 min

Vacuum Baking of O-Rings: Advantages & Impact on Pumpdown Times

Delve into the multifaceted advantages of vacuum baking O-rings, elevating performance, reliability, and application versatility.

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.

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.

Injection Molding: Design for Manufacturing
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Canyon Components

Jun 22, 20235 min

Injection Molding: Design for Manufacturing

At Canyon Components, we’re experts in injection molded parts.