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November 10 2017 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

Hydrophobic vs. Hydrophilic Surfaces

They say opposites attract, not so when comparing hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces. Put the two together and you're either all wet or dry as a bone. We compared coated surfaces and the benefits...

November 03 2017 SilcoTek

Improved Results, But How To Install SilcoTek Coated Fittings & Valves

What's it like to work with SilcoTek coated fittings & valves? We tested and prodded inert, corrosion resistant valves and fittings to expose the worst and best of our coatings. Here's what we found....

October 27 2017 SilcoTek

How To Install Stainless Steel Tubing (SilcoTek Coated)

Congratulations! You've just purchased the most inert tubing available. You're looking forward to getting sample data quickly and accurately or being rid of that nagging corrosion problem. All you...

October 20 2017 Process Analytical

How to Prevent Gas Regulator Failures

Gas regulators are at the forefront of process control. Engineers and technicians rely on them to maintain precise pressure control often under severe conditions. Regulators are taken for granted...

October 13 2017 Process Analytical

How To Improve Analyzer Sample Systems (CEMS)

Nearly half of all sample transfer systems have failed or are failing. Get tips on how to keep sample systems running, avoid regulatory penalties, and save money! Sample transfer systems may seem to...

September 15 2017 LC & GC Chromatography

How To Identify & Prevent Analytical Test Problems

How is it that getting an analytical sample from the source to the analyzer, GC, or LC seems to be just as hard as doing the separation? When things go South there seem to be any number of variables...

September 08 2017 Process Analytical

Improve Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) Dispite Uncertainty

There's tremendous uncertainty swirling around the state of regulatory compliance. What to do? Move forward with quality and efficiency. Here are some tips on how to improve CEM performance.1...

September 01 2017 SilcoTek

CVD Coating Service (Manufacturing Update)

We took a tour of SilcoTek coating manufacturing, here's what we found out... Imagine you're a manufacturer offering CVD coating solutions; your customers come from a wide range of industries and...

July 21 2017 Hydrophobicity & Moisture Resistance

A Look Inside Our Research Team (Water Repelling Coating)

We pulled the curtain back on SilcoTek R&D to see what they're working on. Here's what happened..... A super water repelling surface. Full disclosure. The test coating we're about to discuss is not...