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July 17 2025

What You Need to Know About Recoating SilcoTek Treated Parts

One of the most common questions we get is: Can I recoat a part that’s already been treated with a SilcoTek coating? The answer is yes, but with important qualifications. Why You Might Need to Recoat...

July 14 2025 SilcoTek

6 Important Considerations When Ordering CVD Coatings

When considering the purchase of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) coating, it’s natural to focus on the per-piece price. However, a more effective and strategic approach is to evaluate the total...

July 04 2025

SilcoTalk Video: Solving Mercury Adsorption in Gas Analysis

In a new episode of SilcoTalk, SilcoTek’s Clay Smith shares how our coatings helped improve mercury measurement accuracy at Equinor’s Tjeldbergodden methanol plant, the largest in Europe. This...

June 27 2025 sulfur analysis

Enhancing Sulfur Analysis with SilcoNert-Coated Monel

Why Monel? Monel® is a nickel-copper alloy - known for its outstanding corrosion resistance in harsh chemical environments, especially where stainless steel can’t hold up. It’s a go-to material in...

June 20 2025

Guidelines for Choosing the Right Corrosion Resistant CVD Coating

At SilcoTek, customers frequently ask: "Which coating should I use to protect my parts from corrosion?" The answer depends on several factors, including acid type, concentration, temperature, and...

June 13 2025 SilcoTek

SilcoTek GmbH attending HPLC 2025: Chromatography Made Better With CVD

We’re excited to announce that SilcoTek GmbH's Johannes Keutt and Nils Herbach will be attending HPLC 2025 in Bruges, Belgium, taking place June 15 - 19. As one of the premier international symposia...

June 06 2025 bio-medical

Single-Use Systems Lead to Lasting Problems: Inert Coating Solutions

Single-use systems (SUS) have become a staple in the life sciences sector. From simple laboratory workflows to large-scale processing, disposable components offer clear advantages: reduced cleaning,...

May 30 2025 Silicon coating properties

Best Practices for Welding and Coating Parts with SilcoTek Coatings

When it comes to achieving optimal performance from SilcoTek’s high-performance CVD coatings, every step of the process matters - from design and fabrication to final installation. Welded assemblies,...

May 23 2025

Remembering Their Sacrifice: How SilcoTek Helps To Keep Us All Safe

On Monday, May 26th, the US celebrates a national holiday, Memorial Day, which comes as a reminder of the dedication and sacrifice of our armed forces. As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to reflect...