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August 01 2025 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Order Process: From Quoted to Coated

Let's talk about the order process flow here at SilcoTek. Whether you're a first-time customer or a long-time partner, knowing what to expect can make your experience smooth and efficient. Here’s a...

July 25 2025 Process Analytical

How to Build a Better Analyzer System with Inert Coated Flow Paths

Designing a high-performance analyzer system means accounting for every variable - flow rates, material compatibility, contamination risks, and long-term reliability. Yet one critical element is...

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,...