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Low Temperature FKM vs. Low Temperature Silicone: Choosing the Right Elastomer for Extreme Cold
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Sep 29, 2025 • 6 min

Low Temperature FKM vs. Low Temperature Silicone: Choosing the Right Elastomer for Extreme Cold

Compare low temperature FKM and silicone elastomers for sealing in extreme cold. Learn which material offers better flexibility, chemical resistance, and reliability across aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

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

Low-Temperature Sealing: O-Rings and Materials for Cryogenic and Arctic Applications
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Canyon Components

Aug 25, 2025 • 10 min

Low-Temperature Sealing: O-Rings and Materials for Cryogenic and Arctic Applications

Learn how to choose O-rings and materials for cryogenic and arctic service. Compare VMQ/PVMQ, FVMQ, low-temp FKM (Viton GLT/GFLT), FFKM, and spring-energized PTFE, with design tips and AED guidance.

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Canyon Components

Jul 18, 2025 • 8 min

Metal Seals & Spring‑Energized Seals: When to Replace Elastomer O‑Rings for Extreme Conditions

In extreme temperatures, pressures, or chemical exposures, elastomer O-rings can degrade rapidly. Our latest guide helps you determine when to upgrade to metal seals or spring energized seals.

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

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

PTFE: Slicker than a Banana Peel
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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.

Kalrez® vs. CanRez™: Performance, Availability, & Affordability
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Canyon Components

Aug 28, 2023 • 3 min

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

Discover CanRez: Outshining Kalrez in industrial applications. Affordable, efficient, eco-friendly – the smarter choice for the future.

CanRez™ CP75BK01: High Temp FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
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Canyon Components

Jun 28, 2023 • 3 min

Canrez® CP75BK01: High Temp FFKM Perfluoroelastomer

In this blog post, we will delve into the flagship for the CanRez™ line of FFKM materials: CP75BK01.