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PEEK plastic offers exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability across a wide temperature range. Common in aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries, it provides a lightweight alternative to metals for high-performance, precision components.

PEEK plastic

PEEK 101

Spring-energized seals use a metal spring inside a PTFE or PEEK jacket to maintain consistent sealing pressure across temperature and pressure changes. Commonly used in place of O-rings and gaskets for extreme environments, they provide excellent chemical resistance, low friction, and long service life in aerospace, cryogenic, and chemical processing applications.

spring-energized seals

Spring-Energized Seal vs O-Ring | When to Upgrade, Extreme Conditions

Explosive decompression happens when trapped high-pressure gas inside an elastomer rapidly expands, causing blistering, cracking, and sudden seal failure. Choosing ED-resistant compounds, correct groove design, and AED-rated O-rings and gaskets reduces the risk of catastrophic leaks in oil and gas, downhole, and high-pressure pneumatic systems.

explosive decompression

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

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

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

FFKM (perfluoroelastomers) combine the elasticity of rubber with the chemical resistance of PTFE, offering the highest performance among elastomers. Used in O-rings and gaskets for semiconductor, chemical, and aerospace applications, they provide unmatched resistance to heat, plasma, and aggressive chemicals.

High Pressure Posts

PEEK 101

Spring-Energized Seal vs O-Ring | When to Upgrade, Extreme Conditions

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

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

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

Polyurethane Elastomers

AFLAS vs Viton | Performance in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel

Canrez® CP75BK01: High Temp FFKM Perfluoroelastomer

FKM Rubber: Exploring the Versatility & Performance

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