PEEK plastic Posts

PEEK 101: Why Engineers Upgrade from Metal and Commodity Plastics

Canyon Components

Sep 11, 2025 • 8 min

PEEK 101: Why Engineers Upgrade from Metal and Commodity Plastics

Learn what PEEK is, how it compares to metals and common plastics, and how to specify parts for heat, chemicals, wear, and clean environments.

Custom assembly pressure release valve with stainless steel springs and PTFE Teflon bushings

Canyon Components

Aug 8, 2024 • 4 min

Reverse Engineering Services at Canyon Components: Unveiling the Secrets of Innovation

Whether you're dealing with rubber, metal, plastic, composites, ceramics, or other materials, our expert team is here to help you understand, improve, and recreate your critical components with precision and efficiency.

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.

The Impact of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization on Elastomers: Insights and Implications

Canyon Components

Mar 7, 2024 • 3 min

The Impact of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization on Elastomers: Insights and Implications

Learn how ETO sterilization affects the physical properties of elastomers, and the implications for their use in medical applications.

Vacuum Baking of O-Rings: Advantages & Impact on Pumpdown Times

Canyon Components

Feb 9, 2024 • 3 min

Vacuum Baking of O-Rings: Advantages & Impact on Pumpdown Times

Delve into the multifaceted advantages of vacuum baking O-rings, elevating performance, reliability, and application versatility.

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN): In-SAN-ely Clear Plastic

Canyon Components

Nov 3, 2023 • 2 min

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN): In-SAN-ely Clear Plastic

Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) is a versatile and widely used material, prized for its exceptional properties and adaptability.

PBT Plastic: Performance, Benefits, Toughness

Canyon Components

Oct 30, 2023 • 3 min

PBT Plastic: Performance, Benefits, Toughness

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a versatile and high-performance material, sought after for its exceptional properties.

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.

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin

Canyon Components

Aug 2, 2023 • 3 min

Polyether-imide (PEI): The Ultimate Temperature Resin

PEI has become a favored choice in various industries, offering a myriad of benefits for critical applications.