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December 22 2023

SilcoTek is Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024

As 2023 comes to an end, we at SilcoTek are taking the opportunity to reflect on our year, consider what the future will bring, and thank all our customers who help make our success possible. The...

January 13 2023 Silicon coating properties

How Does SilcoTek Compare to Other CVD Coatings?

Since SilcoTek’s researchers first pioneered Silcosteel® for making stainless steel gas chromatography columns inert in the late 1980s, several alternatives have emerged for overcoming the analytical...

September 23 2022 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Maximizing PVC Molding With SilcoTek Coatings

SilcoTek® coatings are used in a variety of applications for altering surface energy and providing corrosion protection. This blog post reviews a case study where a customer experienced problems with...

April 22 2022 bio-medical

SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes

In this blog post we discuss how non reactive, high purity coatings like Dursan improve in vitro diagnostic probes and needles. SilcoTek® Coatings Improve In Vitro Diagnostic Probes SilcoTek’s...

January 14 2022 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Improve Heat Exchanger Fouling Resistance and Reliability

Learn how SilcoTek® coatings reduce process downtime caused by unwanted build-up, fouling, corrosion, and coking. Improve Heat Exchanger Fouling Resistance and Reliability Our chemically...

September 10 2021 bio-medical

Coatings for Needles and Invitro Diagnostic Probes

We discuss coating small bore flow paths used in invitro diagnostics and learn about the benefits and performance of our coatings. Coatings for Needles and Invitro Diagnostic Probes SilcoTek’s...

August 13 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Coatings for Mass Spectrometry (MS) Systems

We discuss coatings for mass spectrometry systems and why they're used. Read on to learn how coatings enhance the performance of MS systems. Coatings for Mass Spectrometry (MS) Systems SilcoTek®...

November 27 2020 Silicon coating properties

What is the Acceptable Appearance of SilcoTek Coatings

Ever wonder why SilcoTek coatings have a rainbow color and why the color appearance changes from part-to-part? Get the answer and more in our latest blog post. What is the Acceptable Appearance of...

September 18 2020 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Slinging Mud.  How to Stop Fouling and Sticking

SilcoTek® is helping customers in refinery, chemical process, and plastic molding industries solve sticking and corrosion problems. The result? Higher product quality and less maintenance. Slinging...