spring-energized seals Posts

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

Canyon Components

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.

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

Canyon Components

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

Canyon Components

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.

Spiral PTFE Backup Rings vs. Split PTFE Backup Rings: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Sealing Needs

Canyon Components

Jun 4, 2024 • 3 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.

Canyon Components

Oct 23, 2023 • 3 min

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) plastic has earned widespread recognition as a unique and remarkable engineering material.

NACE TM0297 Certified O-Rings in Oil and Gas Applications

Canyon Components

Apr 28, 2023 • 5 min

NACE TM0297 Certified O-Rings in Oil and Gas Applications

In this blog, we will explore the importance of NACE TM0297 and its impact on the oil and gas industry.

An Introduction to NORSOK M-710: Ensuring Material Quality & Reliability in the Oil and Gas Industry

Canyon Components

Apr 10, 2023 • 3 min

An Introduction to NORSOK M-710: Ensuring Material Quality & Reliability in the Oil and Gas Industry

In this blog, we will explore the importance of NORSOK M-710 and its impact on the offshore and marine industries.

Anti-Explosive Decompression Elastomers & O-rings

Canyon Components

Mar 22, 2023 • 3 min

Anti-Explosive Decompression Elastomers & O-rings

Anti-explosive decompression (AED) O-rings are specially designed seals that are used in high-pressure gas applications to prevent explosive decompression.