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March 19 2021 Process Analytical

Tips for Preventing Gas Regulator Failures

We discuss tips on how to prevent gas regulator failures in spec gas and chemical process gas delivery systems. Tips for Preventing Gas Regulator Failures Gas regulators are at the forefront of...

March 12 2021

Preventing Cast and Powdered Metal Corrosion

We discuss the corrosion behavior of 316 stainless steel and Hastelloy sintered metal frits and how to improve corrosion resistance of powdered and cast metal materials. Preventing Cast and Powdered...

March 05 2021 Silicon coating properties

Chemical Vapor Deposition Benefits and Limitations

We discuss chemical vapor deposition and how to maximize the benefits of a CVD coating. In this blog post you will learn: How CVD (chemical vapor deposition) works. Characteristics of a CVD process...

February 26 2021 SilcoTek

Packaging and Shipping Tips For Keeping Your Parts Safe

In this blog we'll discuss how to keep your parts safe during shipping and how to assure your parts get coated efficiently and promptly. Another day on the SilcoTek® Manufacturing floor. Orders...

February 26 2021 Purity

Can SilcoTek Coatings be Used in Oxygen Service?

Can SilcoTek coating be used in oxygen service applications? We discuss oxygen service cleaning, cleaning methods, and coating compatibility with oxygen. Can SilcoTek Coatings be Used in Oxygen...

February 19 2021 bio-medical

The Benefit of Bio Inert Coatings for HPLC Diagnostics and Pharma

We discuss the benefits of bio inert coatings in medical diagnostics, HPLC, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Learn why USP Class VI compliance is important. The benefit of Bio Inert Coatings for...

February 12 2021 LC & GC Chromatography

Small Spaces, Coatings for Micro GC and Intricate Parts

We get lots of questions about whether we're able to coat small parts for micro precision instruments or micro GC applications. Let's review common concerns and performance data. Tips For Designing,...

February 05 2021 Process Analytical

Does Steam Exposure Change Silicon Coatings?

Does steam exposure alter our coating characteristics? We tested our coatings to find out. Does Steam Exposure Change Silicon Coatings? Customers asked what is the effect of steam exposure on our...

January 29 2021 Silicon coating properties

Coating Wear Resistance Vs. Hardness The Results

In a previous blog post we discussed the difference between a hard and wear resistant tough coating. Now let's compare the data, the results are surprising! Coating Wear Resistance Vs. Hardness The...