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SilcoTek July 22 2022

SilcoTek Through the Years

One last trip down memory lane!  A quick journey through time about the development of a coating company. SilcoTek Through the Years SilcoTek has come a long way since our inception as a small start...

Purity July 15 2022

SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery

In this blog post we discuss coatings for gas delivery systems and the importance of getting it right the first time. SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery The raw material supply chain has become...

Process Analytical July 08 2022

Challenges to Coating Pressure Gauges

Pressure gauges have been around for a long time.  So why are they hard to coat?  We discuss pressure gauge basics and why they're not coated. Challenges to Coating Pressure Gauges The most common...

Corrosion July 01 2022

Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber Systems

A recent paper presented at ASMC highlights how SilcoTek coatings can improve the corrosion resistance and lifetime of exhaust scrubber systems. Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust Scrubber...

SilcoTek June 24 2022

Are Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting SilcoTek Lead Times?

Covid, war, and a host of other disruptions have severely constrained material supply.  What about SilcoTek?  Are supply disruptions affecting coating lead times?  Nope. Are Supply Chain Disruptions...

bio-medical June 17 2022

Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated?  What About Performance?

We discuss coating the internal surfaces of small bore tubing and needles.  How is the coating applied?  Does the coating perform?  How small a bore can we coat?   Can Narrow Bore Tubing be Coated? ...

LC & GC Chromatography June 10 2022

Dursan HPLC Applications

  Why would someone use Dursan® in their HPLC column and equipment flow paths?  Let's discuss the benefits of using a CVD coated flow path for solving HPLC test problems.  Dursan HPLC Applications In...

LC & GC Chromatography June 03 2022

New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings

Let's discuss some new applications and uses for our coatings.  Some are really out there! New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings A wide range of industries have recognized the benefits CVD...

Chemical Inertness May 27 2022

Common CVD Coating Terms Defined

  Functionalized, amorphous, bond, lattice, bulk?  What do all these confusing terms mean?  In this blog we explain common CVD coating terms.  Common CVD Coating Terms Defined We often describe...