compression set Posts

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

Canyon Components

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.

O-Ring Bounce Testers Explained: How the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI) Helps You Identify Elastomer Materials

Canyon Components

Aug 8, 2025 • 6 min

O-Ring Bounce Testers Explained: How the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI) Helps You Identify Elastomer Materials

Quickly identify unknown O-ring materials with the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI), a bounce tester based on ORID principles. Learn how it works and when to use it.

Canyon Components

Mar 12, 2025 • 3 min

Canyon Components Introduces VT90BK51: The Next Evolution in Extreme Low Temperature FKM (Viton™) Performance

VT90BK51 sets a new benchmark in FKM (Viton™) elastomer technology, offering an unmatched combination of resilience, chemical resistance, and sealing integrity at a competitive price.

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

Canyon Components

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.

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.

Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers

Canyon Components

May 30, 2023 • 6 min

Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers

In this blog, we will take a closer look at Viton® rubber and its various applications.

FKM Rubber: Exploring the Versatility & Performance

Canyon Components

May 15, 2023 • 5 min

FKM Rubber: Exploring the Versatility & Performance

In this blog, we will take a closer look at FKM rubber and its various applications.

Benefits and Limitations of Encapsulated O-rings

Canyon Components

Apr 5, 2023 • 3 min

Benefits and Limitations of Encapsulated O-rings

In this blog, we will explore the benefits and applications of encapsulated O-rings.