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Elastomers are flexible polymers known for their resilience, elasticity, and ability to maintain sealing performance under stress, heat, and chemical exposure. Used in O-rings, gaskets, and custom parts, they are essential across aerospace, industrial, and medical applications.

Elastomers

Metal and Spring-Energized Seals | Replacing O-Rings for Extreme Use

Backup rings prevent extrusion and extend the service life of O-rings in high-pressure or wide-clearance sealing applications. Available in PTFE, nylon, and other durable materials, they ensure reliable performance in static and dynamic hydraulic or pneumatic systems.

Backup Rings

Spiral vs Split PTFE Backup Rings | Choosing the Right Seal Solution

Aflas is a high-performance fluoroelastomer made from tetrafluoroethylene and propylene, offering outstanding resistance to heat, chemicals, and steam. It excels in oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation applications where conventional FKMs may fail.

Aflas

Comparing Viton & Aflas

Polyurethane (PU) offers outstanding abrasion resistance, tensile strength, and elasticity, making it ideal for dynamic sealing applications. Commonly used in O-rings and gaskets for hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial systems, it provides excellent wear resistance and resilience under high pressure and motion.

Polyurethane (PU)

Polyurethane Elastomers

FKM Viton is a premium fluoroelastomer known for its excellent resistance to fuels, oils, and high temperatures. Commonly used in O-rings and gaskets, it ensures long-lasting sealing performance in automotive, aerospace, and chemical processing applications.

FKM Viton

AFLAS vs Viton | Performance in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

PTFE Teflon provides outstanding chemical resistance, low friction, and a broad operating temperature range. Commonly used for seals, bearings, and housings supporting O-rings and gaskets, it performs reliably in chemical processing, semiconductor, and industrial applications.

PTFE Teflon

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel

Kalrez and Canrez FFKM materials provide outstanding chemical and thermal resistance for the most demanding sealing environments. These perfluoroelastomers maintain elasticity and integrity in aggressive solvents, amines, and high-temperature process conditions.

Kalrez (FFKM, Canrez)

Kalrez® vs. Canrez®: Performance, Availability, & Affordability

PEI (polyether-imide) is a high-strength thermoplastic known for its excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance, and dielectric properties. Commonly used in housings for O-rings, gaskets, and precision components for aerospace, medical, and electrical applications, it provides reliable performance in demanding high-temperature environments.

PEI (Polyether-imide)

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin

POM (acetal, polyoxymethylene) is a strong, low-friction engineering plastic known for its excellent dimensional stability and wear resistance. Commonly used in housings, valves, and fittings that support O-rings and gaskets, it provides precision, rigidity, and chemical resistance for industrial and automotive applications.

POM (Acetal, Polyoxymethylene)

Polyoxymethylene [Acetal] (POM): High-Speed, Low Drag

PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional strength, wear resistance, and thermal stability. Commonly used in precision O-rings, gaskets, and structural components, it withstands harsh chemicals and continuous use at temperatures up to 480°F, making it ideal for aerospace, semiconductor, and oil and gas applications.

High Performance Posts

Metal and Spring-Energized Seals | Replacing O-Rings for Extreme Use

Spiral vs Split PTFE Backup Rings | Choosing the Right Seal Solution

Comparing Viton & Aflas

Polyurethane Elastomers

AFLAS vs Viton | Performance in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel

Kalrez® vs. Canrez®: Performance, Availability, & Affordability

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin

Polyoxymethylene [Acetal] (POM): High-Speed, Low Drag

Take a “PEEK”: PEEK Properties, Applications, and Advantages

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