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September 25 2026

What Makes a Part Difficult to Coat?

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reaches surfaces that are difficult or impossible to coat with methods that require a direct line of sight. SilcoTek’s CVD process seamlessly coats parts with internal...

September 22 2026

What Is an Inert Flow Path?

In analytical and process sampling systems, the sample often travels through numerous components before it reaches the detector. Each surface along that route can potentially interact with the...

September 11 2026

Protecting Metal Surfaces from High Temperatures with CVD Coatings

High temperatures can create serious challenges for stainless steel and other alloys. As operating temperatures rise, surfaces may begin to oxidize, corrode, collect carbon deposits, or lose the...

September 04 2026

Reducing Listeria Risks in Food Processing with CVD Coatings

Recent Listeria outbreaks and cheese recalls have renewed concerns about how easily bacteria can persist and spread in food processing environments. Unlike many foodborne pathogens, Listeria...

August 28 2026

Enhancing HPLC Performance with Inert-Coated Stainless Steel Columns

When an HPLC separation produces poor peak shape or insufficient resolution, analysts often begin by adjusting the stationary phase, particle size, mobile phase, temperature, or flow rate. However,...

August 21 2026

Enhancing Analytical Accuracy with Advanced CVD Coatings

Accurate analytical results depend on more than the instrument performing the measurement. Every surface that contacts a sample before it reaches the detector can influence the final result. Tubing,...

August 11 2026

Common Corrosion Challenges in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Semiconductor manufacturing demands exceptional precision. As device geometries continue to shrink and process requirements become more stringent, even microscopic levels of contamination can affect...

July 24 2026

Join SilcoTek at the Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course

If you work in natural gas measurement, sampling, regulation, or analytical instrumentation, the Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course (AGMSC) is one of the industry's premier educational events....

July 17 2026

The Value of Coating vs. Replacing Components

When equipment performance begins to decline, it's easy to assume the only solution is replacing the affected components. Corrosion, fouling, contamination, chemical adsorption, and cleaning...

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