Reverse Engineering Posts

Custom assembly pressure release valve with stainless steel springs and PTFE Teflon bushings

Canyon Components

Aug 8, 2024 • 4 min

Reverse Engineering Services at Canyon Components: Unveiling the Secrets of Innovation

Whether you're dealing with rubber, metal, plastic, composites, ceramics, or other materials, our expert team is here to help you understand, improve, and recreate your critical components with precision and efficiency.

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

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May 13, 2024 • 3 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

Canyon Components

Mar 15, 2024 • 7 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.

The Impact of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization on Elastomers: Insights and Implications

Canyon Components

Mar 7, 2024 • 3 min

The Impact of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization on Elastomers: Insights and Implications

Learn how ETO sterilization affects the physical properties of elastomers, and the implications for their use in medical applications.

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

Canyon Components

Feb 9, 2024 • 3 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

Canyon Components

Feb 2, 2024 • 3 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

Canyon Components

Jan 15, 2024 • 3 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

Canyon Components

Jan 10, 2024 • 2 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

Canyon Components

Aug 28, 2023 • 3 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

Canyon Components

Jun 28, 2023 • 3 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.