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August 24 2018 Process Analytical

How Coatings Improve Process Control

Nearly half of all sample transfer systems have failed or are failing. That can't be good for process control. Get tips on how to keep sample systems running, avoid regulatory penalties, and save...

August 17 2018 Non-stick, Anti-fouling

Preventing Fouling in Heat Exchangers, Fuel Delivery & Filtration

Did you know that SilcoTek® non-stick coatings reduce process downtime caused by unwanted build-up, fouling, and coking? Let's learn about how coatings can improve coking and fouling resistance, and...

August 10 2018 SilcoTek

Where are SilcoTek Coatings Used?

Where are SilcoTek® coatings used? Many customers know us for our inert coatings used in process sampling. Think that's all there is? Well we've got a few surprises for you! In this blog post you...

August 03 2018 SilcoTek

How to Test a CVD Coating for Impact Resistance

We smashed and stretched our impact resistant and wear resistant coating. Here's what happened.... It looks like our R&D staff had some pent-up anger lately. We set them lose on our CVD coating,...

July 27 2018 SilcoTek

What Tools are Needed to Evaluate a CVD Coating?

What tools are needed to evaluate a CVD coating surface? Let's discuss material characterization and how it applies to CVD coatings. In this blog post you will learn: How surface characterization...

July 20 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Key Factors in Producing Reliable Trace VOC Analysis

Reliable trace level VOC analysis is key to improving air quality. How to improve analysis quality? The Key-VOCs project studied VOC measurement. Here's what they found out. In this blog post you...

July 13 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

Preventing HPLC Tubing Corrosion and Contamination

We tested our inert CVD coating, Dursan®, in tough HPLC tests. Find out what we learned. Aren't stainless steel and PEEK just fine for HPLC analysis? Well if you like to replace flow path components...

July 06 2018 LC & GC Chromatography

How Inert Coatings Improve Metal Capillary Column Analysis

Metal capillary columns offer durability but do they perform? Are metal columns non reactive and are they up to the task of analysis in the field? Let's find out. In this blog you will learn: The...

June 29 2018 SilcoTek

What Are The Top CVD Coating Myths?

Like mister Yeti and Nessie here, SilcoTek® coatings have their own cloud of myths hanging over their heads. No offense to the believers out there, you go right on searching for those mythical...