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March 31 2017 Process Analytical

The Problem With Sticky Surfaces

We've all been there, walking along minding our own business when splat! That dreaded step into the abyss. Gum or worse DOG POOP! Now everything stops. Your number one priority now is to remove the...

March 24 2017 Process Analytical

Tips On Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

* Industries ranging from analytical laboratory, oil & gas exploration, refining, chemical process, semiconductor, HPLC, & bio tech should pay attention to cleaning and maintaining a stainless steel...

February 10 2017 Process Analytical

5 Signs Your Sampling System Is Not Performing

An under-performing sampling system can cost an operator more than just time and money. A lousy system can be the cause of poor yield, slow response, bad decisions, and regulatory or contract...

January 20 2017 Process Analytical

How To  Build Quality Into Process Analytical Systems

Process analytical technology (PAT) has been evolving and improving pharmaceutical processes for years. FDA guidelines highlight design, manufacturing, and quality systems that contribute to improved...

November 11 2016 Process Analytical

Trouble Finding The Right Inert Coating?  SilcoTek Can Help.

Question of the week, how many coatings does SilcoTek® make? Well if you go to our navigation bar and click the coatings tab, the answer is there plain an simple, sort of.... You're probably thinking...

September 30 2016 Process Analytical

Finally It's Over!  An Inert Coating Cost Calculation

* Well we're just about done with our series on how to calculate the cost of inert coatings. First we bored you to death with factors to consider when estimating coating costs. Next we piled on with...

September 23 2016 Process Analytical

What's It Cost Part Deux.  The Benefit Side Of A Coating Cost Equation

In last week's blog post, we discussed the cost side of justifying the purchase of inert, corrosion resistant coatings. If you thought the total coating cost associated with a SilcoTek® purchase was...

September 16 2016 Process Analytical

What's The Coating Cost?  How To Rationalize A Coating Purchase

What's the price? We get that question with every order. After issuing the quote customer responses range from "That's it? That's very reasonable." to "Why so much?" In a B2B transaction, the...

September 09 2016 Process Analytical

The Fix For Ammonia Testing Problems

Trace ammonia sampling in automotive, refinery, and industrial applications can be tedious at best and impossible under worst case conditions. If you've ever experienced progressively erratic and...