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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...

December 18 2020 SilcoTek

Santa Strikes Back! The Revenge of the Elves

SilcoTek wishes everyone a healthy and safe Christmas 2020. Happy holidays to all! The following excerpt from a recent Sales and Marketing meeting may or may not have happened. Santa Strikes Back!...

December 11 2020 LC & GC Chromatography

SilcoTek is Going to Mars Again!

SilcoTek is on board the ExoMars 2022 mission. Let's find out how our durable and inert coatings contribute to the mission. SilcoTek is Going to Mars Again! We're going to Mars! We'll not "us" but...

December 04 2020 Corrosion

Coated vs. Electropolished What's Best For Corrosion Resistance

We tested and compared the corrosion resistance of coated, uncoated, and electropolished stainless steel. The results show a clear winner and supports the idea that more is more. Coated vs....

November 27 2020 Silicon coating properties

What is the Acceptable Appearance of SilcoTek Coatings

Ever wonder why SilcoTek coatings have a rainbow color and why the color appearance changes from part-to-part? Get the answer and more in our latest blog post. What is the Acceptable Appearance of...

November 20 2020 Corrosion

Comparing SilcoNert to an Optimized SilcoNert Surface

Can a process tailored for aluminum improve performance on stainless steel? We tested and found some surprising results. Comparing SilcoNert to an Optimized SilcoNert Surface SP12 is a special...

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