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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.

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.

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.

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.

PC/ABS - The Superior Choice for Automotive
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Canyon Components

Jun 30, 20233 min

PC/ABS - The Superior Choice for Automotive

PC/ABS is renowned for its outstanding properties, making it a preferred choice in numerous industries.

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.

Polycarbonate Plastic: “Hey, come help me try to break this water bottle!”
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Canyon Components

Jun 23, 20232 min

Polycarbonate Plastic: “Hey, come help me try to break this water bottle!”

From protective eyewear to automotive components, polycarbonate plastic continues to demonstrate its remarkable strength and versatility.