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Low Temperature FKM vs. Low Temperature Silicone: Choosing the Right Elastomer for Extreme Cold

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Sep 29, 2025 • 6 min

Low Temperature FKM vs. Low Temperature Silicone: Choosing the Right Elastomer for Extreme Cold

Compare low temperature FKM and silicone elastomers for sealing in extreme cold. Learn which material offers better flexibility, chemical resistance, and reliability across aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 6 min

Permeation and Outgassing in Seals: Designing for Vacuum, High-Purity Gases, and Solvents

Permeation and outgassing threaten seal reliability in vacuum, aerospace, chemical, and medical systems. Learn how FKM, FFKM, PTFE, and specialty elastomers ensure purity and long-term performance.

PEEK 101: Why Engineers Upgrade from Metal and Commodity Plastics

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Sep 11, 2025 • 8 min

PEEK 101: Why Engineers Upgrade from Metal and Commodity Plastics

Learn what PEEK is, how it compares to metals and common plastics, and how to specify parts for heat, chemicals, wear, and clean environments.

The ROI of Switching to Canrez®: A Practical Migration Guide from Kalrez®

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Sep 5, 2025 • 9 min

The ROI of Switching to Canrez®: A Practical Migration Guide from Kalrez®

Cut lead time and total cost by migrating from Kalrez® to Canrez—compound cross-refs, pilot plan, risk controls, and an ROI model you can run in minutes.

Spring‑Energized Seals vs O‑Rings: When to Upgrade for Cryogenic and Aggressive Chemistries

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Sep 3, 2025 • 5 min

Spring‑Energized Seals vs O‑Rings: When to Upgrade for Cryogenic and Aggressive Chemistries

Know when to replace O-rings with spring-energized PTFE seals for cryogenic, vacuum, high-purity and aggressive chemistries. Comparison, selection and design tips.

Kalrez® Compound Selector & In‑Stock Guide: 4079 vs 6375 vs 6230 vs 3018 (and more)

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Aug 28, 2025 • 10 min

Kalrez® Compound Selector & In‑Stock Guide: 4079 vs 6375 vs 6230 vs 3018 (and more)

Kalrez compound selector with in‑stock guidance. Compare 4079, 6375, 6230, 3018 and more, then map to a Canrez FFKM alternative for faster delivery and lower total cost. Includes steam, amine, oxidizer, AED, and semiconductor options.

Low-Temperature Sealing: O-Rings and Materials for Cryogenic and Arctic Applications

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Aug 25, 2025 • 10 min

Low-Temperature Sealing: O-Rings and Materials for Cryogenic and Arctic Applications

Learn how to choose O-rings and materials for cryogenic and arctic service. Compare VMQ/PVMQ, FVMQ, low-temp FKM (Viton GLT/GFLT), FFKM, and spring-energized PTFE, with design tips and AED guidance.

O-Ring Failures Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies

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Aug 18, 2025 • 10 min

O-Ring Failures Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies

Learn about common O-ring failure modes, their causes, and how to prevent them. Canyon Components provides advanced materials, compliance expertise, and solutions for reliable sealing.

What Is Explosive Decompression in O‑Rings (AED) and How to Prevent It

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Aug 14, 2025 • 9 min

What Is Explosive Decompression in O‑Rings (AED) and How to Prevent It

Explosive decompression in O‑rings explained. Learn causes, symptoms and prevention strategies, plus AED materials qualified to API 6A, NORSOK M‑710 and NACE TM0297 for high‑pressure gas service.

Compression Set in Elastomers: How It Happens and How to Prevent It

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Aug 11, 2025 • 5 min

Compression Set in Elastomers: How It Happens and How to Prevent It

Learn about compression set in elastomers, its causes, effects on seal performance, and prevention strategies. Canyon Components helps you choose materials that resist compression set.