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September 11 2020 Process Analytical

Can SilcoTek Change the Corrosion Game in Metal Filters?

We put metal filters to the test to see if our coatings improve corrosion resistance. Can SilcoTek Change the Corrosion Game in Metal Filters? Powder metallurgy offers a variety of advantages over...

August 28 2020 Process Analytical

How to Tell if Stainless Tubing is SilcoNert Coated

* A customer recently asked if you can tell if stainless steel tubing has been SilcoTek coated. In this blog we'll discuss coating stainless tubing and how to tell if the coating is there and working...

August 21 2020 Process Analytical

Preventing Analyzer Sampling System Failures (CEMS)

Get tips on preventing analyzer sampling system failures and learn how to keep process analytical and sampling systems running at peak performance and save money! Preventing Analyzer Sampling System...

June 12 2020 Process Analytical

Cleaning Stainless Steel

Unfortunately there's no one best way to clean stainless steel. The degree and quality of cleaning stainless steel surfaces depends on the use and overall industry standards. We discuss methods and...

April 10 2020 Process Analytical

Improving Corrosion Resistance in Biopharmaceuticals

We discuss how to improve corrosion resistance in biopharmaceutical testing and learn how to improve test reliability and decrease costs. Improving Corrosion Resistance in Biopharmaceuticals Key...

March 06 2020 Process Analytical

Nobel Prize Laureate to Speak at SilcoTek

SilcoTek will be hosting Nobel Prize winner Dr. Rai Weiss. He'll be touring our facility and will be giving presentation. Want to be in the room when Dr. Weiss speaks? Now's your chance! Nobel Prize...

February 28 2020 Process Analytical

How to Get the Best Price for CVD Coatings

SilcoTek® has been making and selling coatings since 1987. Our company and technology have changed but cost saving techniques remain tried and true. Here are some tips on how to get the most value...

November 29 2019 Process Analytical

Barrier Coating Benefits and Pitfalls

People use barrier coatings to improve the performance of their products. For example, coatings can improve corrosion resistance, make surfaces inert, reduce product contamination, or for improve...

October 18 2019 Process Analytical

What is the Thermal Performance of Silicon Coatings?

How do silicon coatings perform in high temperature and what is the thermal conductivity of silicon coatings? We turn up the heat on our coatings to see how they perform. What is the Thermal...