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Chemical damage causes swelling, cracking and leaks. See how to pick O-ring materials that resist attack from fuels, acids and solvents.

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#ORings #ChemicalResistance
Chemical Damage in O-Rings: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention | Canyon Components
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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October 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Low temperature FKM vs low temperature silicone. Need fuel resistance and lower permeation in the cold? Go FKM. Need maximum flexibility at very low temperatures and UV stability? Go silicone. Get the full guide.

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#ORings #LowTemperature
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 ind...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Chasing cleaner vacuum and gas lines? See how to cut permeation and outgassing with smarter materials, geometry and bakeout practices.

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#Vacuum #Sealing
Permeation and Outgassing in Seals: Designing for Vacuum, High-Purity Gases, and Solvents
Permeation and outgassing threaten seal reliability in vacuum, aerospace, chemical, and medical systems. Learn how FKM, FFKM, PTFE, and specialty elastomers ensure purity and long-term performance.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Canrez® FFKM pricing just dropped. Premium FFKM without the premium price.

◼ Competitive vs Kalrez®
◼ Great for aggressive media and high temperature
◼ Fast quotes

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#Canrez #FFKM #ORings
September 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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PEEK is strong, light, and highly resistant to heat and chemicals. Many grades operate to 260°C or higher. See why teams replace metal and commodity plastics and how to design with it.

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#PEEK #Engineering
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.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Thinking about moving from Kalrez® to CanRez®? See how to validate performance, control risk, and quantify ROI with a step-by-step migration plan.

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#CanRez #FFKM #Engineering
The ROI of Switching to Canrez®: A Practical Migration Guide from Kalrez®
Cut lead time and total cost by migrating from Kalrez® to Canrez—compound cross-refs, pilot plan, risk controls, and an ROI model you can run in minutes.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Cold, vacuum or aggressive solvents giving your O-rings trouble? See when to step up to spring-energized seals and how jacket and spring choices improve performance in cryogenic and chemical service.

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#SpringEnergizedSeals #ORings
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.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Kalrez compound confusion ends here. Compare 4079 vs 6375 vs 6230 vs 3018 and more, then check what is in stock for fast turnarounds.

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#Kalrez #FFKM #ORings
Kalrez® Compound Selector & In‑Stock Guide: 4079 vs 6375 vs 6230 vs 3018 (and more)
Kalrez compound selector with in‑stock guidance. Compare 4079, 6375, 6230, 3018 and more, then map to a Canrez FFKM alternative for faster delivery and lower total cost. Includes steam, amine, oxidize...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Cold soak leaks? See which O-ring materials and designs survive cryogenic and arctic conditions, plus quick selection tips.

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#LowTemperature #Cryogenic #ORings
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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August 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Mystery leaks? Learn the common O-ring failure modes, the telltale symptoms, and how to prevent them with smarter material and groove choices.

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#ORings #Sealing
O-Ring Failures Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies
Learn about common O-ring failure modes, their causes, and how to prevent them. Canyon Components provides advanced materials, compliance expertise, and solutions for reliable sealing.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Seeing blisters or cracks after fast venting? That is AED. CO2 and other gases can expand inside the seal during depressurization. Get practical prevention tips in our guide.

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#AED #CO2 #ORings
What Is Explosive Decompression in O‑Rings (AED) and How to Prevent It
Explosive decompression in O‑rings explained. Learn causes, symptoms and prevention strategies, plus AED materials qualified to API 6A, NORSOK M‑710 and NACE TM0297 for high‑pressure gas service.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Seals going flat? Learn what causes compression set and how to prevent it with smarter materials and better groove design.

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#ORings #Elastomers
Compression Set in Elastomers: How It Happens and How to Prevent It
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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August 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Need to ID an O-ring fast? The COI bounce test flags likely material family and hardness so you can match replacements and cut downtime.

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#ORings #Engineering
O-Ring Bounce Testers Explained: How the Canyon O-Ring Identifier (COI) Helps You Identify Elastomer Materials
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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August 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Need help with FDA, USP Class VI and NSF 61 compliance for seals and gaskets? Our guide breaks down each standard and helps you choose the right materials for sanitary applications.

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#SealingSolutions #Compliance
FDA, USP Class VI, and NSF 61: Demystifying Sanitary Material Compliance for Seals and Gaskets
Understand FDA, USP Class VI, and NSF 61 compliance standards for sanitary seals and gaskets. Learn how Canyon Components provides certified materials with documentation support.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Kalrez® O-Rings now in stock. Discover FFKM performance details, chemical resistance and availability on our webstore:

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#Kalrez #FFKM
Kalrez® O-Rings In Stock: What You Need to Know About FFKM Performance and Availability
Kalrez® O-rings in stock and ready to ship from Canyon Components. Learn about Kalrez FFKM grades, performance, and availability for high-performance sealing.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Clean food and pharma products depend on sanitary gaskets. Our guide covers material choices, compliance requirements and installation tips to keep your lines contamination-free:

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#SanitaryGaskets #FoodSafety
Ensuring Cleanliness: Choosing Sanitary Gaskets for Food & Pharma Applications
Understand how sanitary gaskets ensure hygienic sealing in food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing. Explore materials (EPDM, silicone, PTFE, FKM, FFKM), compliance standards (USP Class VI, FDA), ...
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July 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Wondering which plastic reigns supreme for seals? Check out our head-to-head comparison of PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE and find the right fit:

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#HighPerformancePlastics
High‑Performance Plastics for Sealing and Components: Comparing PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE
A comparison of high‑performance plastics—PTFE, PFA, PEEK and UHMWPE—for seals and custom components. Learn how each polymer’s temperature range, chemical resistance and mechanical properties affect m...
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July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Discover how Parylene coatings protect seals and components with ultra-thin, conformal layers that resist corrosion and chemicals. Read more:

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#Parylene #CoatingScience
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July 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Beryllium Copper delivers exceptional strength, conductivity and corrosion resistance in one alloy. Learn how Canyon Components uses it for precision-machined parts:

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#BerylliumCopper
Beryllium Copper: High‑Performance Alloy for Precision Machined Parts
Discover the exceptional properties of beryllium copper (BeCu), a high-performance copper alloy used in aerospace, oil and gas, electronics, and more. We supply and machines custom BeCu parts with unm...
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July 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Elastomer O-rings not holding up under extreme heat, pressure or chemicals? Learn when to switch to metal seals or spring-energized seals for lasting performance:

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#ORings #MetalSeals
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.
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July 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Exciting update from Canyon Components! Meet VT90BK51 – our breakthrough in extreme low temperature FKM (Viton™) sealing, built to perform reliably in the harshest cold conditions. Check it out:

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#FKM #Viton #Innovation
Canyon Components Introduces VT90BK51: The Next Evolution in Extreme Low Temperature FKM (Viton™) Performance
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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March 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Blue Sky:
New on our blog: CanRez® CP65TB11 – a cost-effective alternative to Kalrez® 9100 for semiconductor sealing. Discover how you can achieve quality performance without the high price tag:

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#SemiconductorSealing #CostSavings
CanRez® CP65TB11 vs. Kalrez® 9100: A Cost-Effective Alternative for Semiconductor Sealing
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to Kalrez® 9100, CanRez® CP65TB11 is the ideal solution.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Exciting news! Our micro O‑rings are here—designed for precision sealing in even the smallest applications. Check them out now:
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#MicroOrings #Innovation
Micro O-rings - Precision Sealing in Medical Devices, Electronics, and more!
Learn about micro O-rings, precision-engineered for small-scale sealing applications in industries like electronics, medical devices, and aerospace. Discover their features, common uses, and advantage...
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February 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Exciting news! We’ve just launched USP Class VI silicone components on our new webstore. Perfect for high‑grade, biocompatible applications. Check it out:
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#USPClassVI #Innovation
Buy O-Rings | Canyon Components
Shop high-quality O-rings at Canyon Components. Find durable, precision-engineered O-rings for various applications. Explore our selection and order online today!
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February 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🌟 Big News! 🌟 The new Canyon Components Web Store is now LIVE! 🎉

Shop O-rings, including FFKM like Kalrez® & CanRez®, plus custom sizes, materials, and designs—all in one place! 🛒

Your go-to for off-the-shelf AND fully custom solutions!

#FFKM #O-Rings #Kalrez

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Buy O-Rings | Canyon Components
Shop high-quality O-rings at Canyon Components. Find durable, precision-engineered O-rings for various applications. Explore our selection and order online today!
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January 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM