PTFE Posts

High‑Performance Plastics for Sealing and Components: Comparing PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE

Canyon Components

Jul 24, 2025 • 8 min

High‑Performance Plastics for Sealing and Components: Comparing PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE

A comparison of high‑performance plastics—PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE—for seals and custom components. Learn how each polymer’s temperature range, chemical resistance and mechanical properties affect material selection and explore Canyon Components’ manufacturing capabilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

XNBR: Properties and Applications of a High-Performance Synthetic Rubber

Canyon Components

Jun 20, 2023 • 3 min

XNBR: Properties and Applications of a High-Performance Synthetic Rubber

In this blog, we will take a closer look at XNBR 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.

HNBR: Exploring the Benefits and Applications

Canyon Components

May 12, 2023 • 3 min

HNBR: Exploring the Benefits and Applications

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

Canyon Components

May 10, 2023 • 4 min

Nuclear Safe EN 14582 O-rings & Gaskets

In this blog, we will explore the importance of Nuclear Safe EN 14582 O-rings and their impact on the nuclear industry.