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June 28 2019 Corrosion

Tips for Solving Analytical Flow Path Corrosion Problems

Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the analytical sampling flow path. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct critical flow path corrosion...

June 21 2019 SilcoTek

Why Do I Have to Disassemble Parts Before CVD Coating?

We apologize for the inconvenience and would do just about anything to avoid asking our customers to disassemble parts. But it's for a good reason, quality. Let's get this straight right off the bat....

June 14 2019 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...

June 07 2019 SilcoTek

SilcoTek Manufacturing Expansion

Thanks to our customers, SilcoTek is growing! Read on to learn about our plant expansion. SilcoTek® is growing! We're in the process of doubling the size of our manufacturing and administration...

May 31 2019 Chemical Inertness

How to Achieve PPQ Performance in the Lab.

Analysts have conquered measuring at part-per-million, part-per-billion, and even part-per-trillion levels, but can they conquer part-per-quadrillion measurement? PPQ is coming and SilcoTek coatings...

May 24 2019 Corrosion

How to Improve Metal Passivation in Analytical and Process Systems

Nitric acid passivation is commonly used in an effort to remove exogenous iron from surfaces and to prevent staining in the hope that the stainless steel flow path will become more corrosion...

May 17 2019 LC & GC Chromatography

Improving Protein Analysis in HPLC Systems

Protein biologic molecule analysis using HPLC is big business. Let's discuss how Dursan® coating contributes to improving protein analysis in HPLC systems. According to data collected by Nature and...

May 10 2019 Process Analytical

How to Cut SilcoTek Coated Stainless Steel Tubing

Are there any special stainless steel tubing cutting or installation procedures needed for SilcoTek coated tubing? Here's a handy guide to installing and maintaining inert coated tubing. If you've...

May 03 2019 SilcoTek

Why does the coating appear cracked?  A tale of two sides.

If you've ever taken a really close look at our coatings they may appear to be cracked. Looks can be deceiving so why does the coating appear cracked? We do some sleuthing and solve the mystery of...