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Chemical Damage in O-Rings: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Oct 27, 2025

Chemical Damage in O-Rings

Learn how chemical exposure degrades O-rings, what causes it, and how to prevent chemical damage through material selection and maintenance.

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Compression Set in Elastomers: How It Happens and How to Prevent It

Aug 11, 2025

Compression Set in Elastomers

Learn about compression set in elastomers, its causes, effects on seal performance, and prevention strategies. Canyon Components helps you choose materials that resist compression set.

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O-Ring Bounce Testers Explained: How the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI) Helps You Identify Elastomer Materials

Aug 8, 2025

O-Ring Bounce Testers | Identify Elastomer O-rings with Canyon COI

Quickly identify unknown O-ring materials with the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI), a bounce tester based on ORID principles. Learn how it works and when to use it.

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Mar 12, 2025

VT90BK51 | Next-Gen Low Temperature FKM

VT90BK51 sets a new benchmark in FKM (Viton™) elastomer technology, offering an unmatched combination of resilience, chemical resistance, and sealing integrity at a competitive price.

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Jan 3, 2025

Low-Temp and AED Viton

Low-Temp and AED FKM | Viton Seals & O-rings for Extreme Oil & Gas Use In the demanding environments of the oil and gas industry, selecting materials that can withstand extreme conditions is crucial. Combining low-temperature FKM (Viton™) with anti-explosive decompression (AED) properties offers a robust solution for such applications. Understanding Low-Temperature FKM (Viton™) Fluoroelastomers, commonly known as FKM or by the brand name Viton™, are renowned for their exceptional chemical res

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

May 13, 2024

Comparing Viton & Aflas

This blog post explores the differences between Viton and Aflas, including the types of Viton, their properties, and common uses.

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

Feb 9, 2024

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.

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Navigating Hostile Terrain: Asahi AFLAS vs. DuPont Viton in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

Feb 2, 2024

AFLAS vs Viton | Performance in Hydrogen Sulfide Environments

A comparative analysis of Asahi AFLAS and DuPont Viton in H2S environments, shedding light on their respective strengths & weaknesses.

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Metal Detectable O-Rings vs. X-Ray Detectable O-Rings: Pros and Cons

Jan 15, 2024

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.

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Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers

May 30, 2023

Viton®: Exploring the Versatility and Resilience of Fluoroelastomers

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

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* Disclaimer: Kalrez® is a registered trademark of DuPont™. It represents a high-performance perfluoroelastomer used in demanding sealing applications. Please note that the Kalrez® brand is not owned by Canyon Components. All rights and ownership of the Kalrez® trademark are held by DuPont™, ensuring the quality and reliability associated with this renowned brand.