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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...

January 22 2021 Corrosion

Rouging Causes and Solutions

We look into the pitfalls and problems caused by stainless steel rouging in high purity water, WFI, biopharmaceutical, and BPE manufacturing equipment. In a previous blog post we discussed how our...

January 15 2021 Silicon coating properties

Wear Resistance vs. Hardness Which is Better?

Customers may ask for a hard coating, but often what they're really asking for is a wear resistant coating. What's the difference and which is better? That depends. Wear Resistance vs. Hardness Which...

January 08 2021 Process Analytical

Addressing Common Stainless Steel Surface Imperfections

In this blog post we'll discuss the various types of surface defects that contribute to an imperfect stainless steel appearance, and how to correct or prevent imperfections. In this blog post you...

December 31 2021 SilcoTek

Our Year in Review 2020

Yes 2020 was a lousy year, but we did get some things done! Read about our achievements in our year in review. Our Year in Review 2020 I think for all of us 2020 started out with high hopes and...

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