SilcoTek Coating Blog

Subscribe for weekly updates on how SilcoTek's coatings create a better world

February 19 2021 bio-medical

The Benefit of Bio Inert Coatings for HPLC Diagnostics and Pharma

We discuss the benefits of bio inert coatings in medical diagnostics, HPLC, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Learn why USP Class VI compliance is important. The benefit of Bio Inert Coatings for...

September 04 2020 bio-medical

Dursan Passes USP Class VI Testing.  Why Is That Important?

Dursan non-reactive coating passed the demanding USP class VI testing. So what? We discuss why USP Class VI compliance is important. Dursan Passes USP Class VI Testing. Why is That Important? In this...

April 03 2020 bio-medical

Solving Common Problems in Medical Diagnostics

Inert silicon coatings, like Dursan, solve problems in a wide range of industries. We discuss solutions and benefits coatings offer in medical diagnostic applications. Solving Common Problems in...

January 24 2020 Corrosion

How Silicon Coatings Improve Packaging Operations

SilcoTek® is helping OEM and end-users in the packaging equipment market to minimize the need for costly part replacement and production line downtime using our Dursan® coating technology. Here's how...

January 17 2020 bio-medical

Does SilcoTek Offer FDA Compliant Coatings?

SilcoTek offers coatings for many applications, but are they FDA compliant? And what does an FDA compliant coating really mean? Does SilcoTek Offer FDA Compliant Coatings? Yes! Our Dursan® coating is...

September 20 2019 bio-medical

What are Bio-inert Coatings and How Do I Select a Bio-inert Coating?

Testing for biological contamination and the need for a bio-inert surface is not limited to only medical diagnostics and medical device components. We discuss what are bio-inert coatings and factors...

March 29 2019 bio-medical

Selecting a Coating for Bio-inert Applications

Testing for biological contamination and the need for a bio-inert surface is not limited to only medical diagnostics and medical device components. We discuss factors to consider when selecting a...

December 07 2018 bio-medical

Selecting a Coating for Bioinert Test Applications

In this blog post we discuss key factors to consider when selecting a coating for bioinert test applications in medical diagnostics and HPLC. Stainless steel, a common medical diagnostic flow path...

October 26 2018 bio-medical

Have a Bio-inert Coating Question?  Ask the Expert.

Have a coating question? Just ask the expert. We did and learned a lot! I spent the better part of my early school years sitting at the back of the classroom looking down hoping to avoid being asked...