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August 14 2015 Process Analytical

Can Inert Coatings Be Applied To Seal Surfaces?

No not that kind of seal, I'm talking about mechanical sealing systems, although this guy is cuter. Protecting fittings from corrosion and keeping them inert is important, but questions arise...

August 07 2015 Process Analytical

10 Ways Refiners Jeopardize H2S Sampling Reliability

A recent article in Hydrocarbon Processing, "10 Sure Ways To Substandard Reliability Performance" by H. P. Block discussed attitudes and factors contributing to poor plant reliability. The article...

July 31 2015 Process Analytical

Tales From The Front: Look Inside SilcoTek Inert Coating Manufacturing

Imagine you're a manufacturer offering custom coating solutions; your customers come from a wide range of industries and applications, from manufacturing high precision automotive fuel injectors, to...

July 17 2015 Process Analytical

How To Prevent H2S Scavenging In Downhole Oil And Gas Sampling

H2S scavenging in oil and gas downhole sampling tools can have a significant impact on the ability of producers to accurately assess the safety, quality and value of a well. Vladislav Achourov,...

July 02 2015 Process Analytical

Happy 4th! SilcoTek's role in explosives detection.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from SilcoTek! After the cookout, most of us will be venturing out to gaze at the local fireworks display. When I'm watching the fireworks, I'm reminded of the role...

June 12 2015 Process Analytical

Can Inert Coatings Stand Up To Chemical Process Environments?

Can you help us with a problem? Technical Service gets a lot of calls from chemical and petrochemical plant operators asking that question. Usually material failures, quality issues, or high...

May 22 2015 Process Analytical

Training Inert Coatings To Do What Ceramics Can't

I had a dog once, she was a happy playful companion, but training her to fetch or stay in the yard was impossible. She turned out to be a lot of trouble when she decided to run off the leash. In the...

May 15 2015 Process Analytical

Selecting Best Inert Coating For Challenging Oil And Gas Environments

Over the years, many inert coating solutions have been developed to enhance sampling system compatibility with reactive compounds like H2S and mercury (Hg), such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),...

May 01 2015 Process Analytical

Taking a Licking, 3 Ways Inert Coatings Stand Up To Harsh Environments

SilcoTek® coatings are used around the world in some not so nice places. You can find our products under ground in oil and gas downhole high pressure & abrasive conditions, inside refinery and coal...

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