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October 09 2020 Process Analytical

It's like having an R&D Scientist Working For You

When you place an order with SilcoTek, there are a lot of people working for you; including your own R&D staff. Well not really but that's pretty much what you're getting! It's Like Having an R&D...

September 04 2020 bio-medical

Dursan Passes USP Class VI Testing.  Why Is That Important?

Dursan non-reactive coating passed the demanding USP class VI testing. So what? We discuss why USP Class VI compliance is important. Dursan Passes USP Class VI Testing. Why is That Important? In this...

August 28 2020 Process Analytical

How to Tell if Stainless Tubing is SilcoNert Coated

* A customer recently asked if you can tell if stainless steel tubing has been SilcoTek coated. In this blog we'll discuss coating stainless tubing and how to tell if the coating is there and working...

August 21 2020 Process Analytical

Preventing Analyzer Sampling System Failures (CEMS)

Get tips on preventing analyzer sampling system failures and learn how to keep process analytical and sampling systems running at peak performance and save money! Preventing Analyzer Sampling System...

August 07 2020

Tips for Preventing Analytical Test Errors

Unexpected results? Failed tests? False positive results? These test problems can be symptoms of a reactive sample flow path. We discuss tips for preventing analytical test errors. Tips for...

July 10 2020 Chemical Inertness

Can Stainless Steel Outgassing Contaminate My Process?

Stainless steel is pretty pure isn't it? Well that depends. In this blog we discuss potential contamination of sensitive analytical instrumentation. Can Stainless Steel Outgassing Contaminate My...

July 02 2020 SilcoTek

What are the Properties and Benefits of SilcoTek Coatings?

Customers often ask "What are the properties of your coatings and what are the benefits?" In this blog post we'll do a quick overview of coating properties and benefits. What are the Properties and...

June 12 2020 Process Analytical

Cleaning Stainless Steel

Unfortunately there's no one best way to clean stainless steel. The degree and quality of cleaning stainless steel surfaces depends on the use and overall industry standards. We discuss methods and...

May 15 2020 SilcoTek

How Do I Pick the Right Coating For My Application?

SilcoNert? Dursan? Silcolloy? SilcoTek offers 8 standard coatings and lots of specialty coatings. So which coating is best for my application? Here's some help picking a coating. How Do I Pick the...