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July 15 2016 Process Analytical

Forget Surface Care At Your Peril

SilcoTek® recently held a webinar discussing the care of our silicon coated surfaces. The webinar discussed coating care and specific tips to maintain the superior performance of SilcoTek products....

July 08 2016 SilcoTek

It's Still Not Too Late To Fulfill One New Year Resolution

Well we're half way through 2016 with 1/2 the year in the can, it's time to take stock of those New Year resolutions. Forgot those didn't you. I feel your pain, I'm not exactly hitting resolution...

July 01 2016 SilcoTek

Celebrating Amexit, 5 Coating Benefits For The Revolution!

* On the 240th anniversary of Americas exit from Great Britain or shall we call it "Amexit"; we wish all a happy and safe Independence Day. (Not the movie, the real thing.) Of course since this is a...

June 24 2016 Corrosion

A New Ally In The Fight Against Galvanic Corrosion

SilcoTek® R&D continues to improve, test, and optimize our coatings and processes. Their latest corrosion tests demonstrate the effectiveness of Dursan® and Silcolloy® coatings in reducing galvanic...

June 17 2016 sulfur analysis

One Way To Assure Tier 3 Compliance

Tier 3 gasoline standards are looming on the horizon. By 2017 refiners will be required to reduce sulfur in gasoline from the tier 2 level of 30ppm to an average of 10ppm. The EPA anticipates...

June 10 2016 Corrosion

6 Problems - 6 Coating Solutions For The Refinery

Refineries are complex animals with no shortage of problems, environmental regulations and production issues. Tired of problems landing on your doorstep? Well here's a refreshing change, solutions!...

June 03 2016 Corrosion

Got Corrosion?  Dursan Is The Answer.

Did you know SilcoTek's Dursan® coating demonstrates comparable performance to Hastelloy® C22 in hydrochloric acid immersion comparison testing? ASTM G31, 24 hour HCl immersion of various coupon...

May 27 2016 Process Analytical

I've Got A Great Looking Coating.  Now What?

Part 2 of our series on how to get a great coating. Don't worry this is the end of our story, it's not a Star Wars saga. You followed our insightful instructions in part one of our story and sent in...

May 20 2016 SilcoTek

5 Ways To Get The Very Best Coating & Knock Out The Competition

Another day on the SilcoTek® Manufacturing floor. Orders arrive they're opened, cataloged, entered into the system, photographed and prepped for inert coating. SilcoTek receives hundreds of boxes a...