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March 08 2019 SilcoTek

What's New at Pittcon This Year?

Pittcon 2019 is fast approaching. The science exposition will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Convention Center on March 17th through the 21st in Philadelphia, PA. Are you planning on attending? Why...

February 15 2019 SilcoTek

How to Measure Thin Film Coating Thickness

Having trouble measuring a coating? We discuss how to measure thin film coating thickness. At SilcoTek® we specialize in applying ultra thin coatings to stainless steel and other metal alloys, glass,...

February 01 2019 SilcoTek

Why are Fixtures Needed For CVD Coating?

Fixtures are used to hold things in place, like a light fixture holds a light bulb. So why are fixtures needed for CVD coating? The fix is in, we discuss why keeping a part safe and sound is key to a...

January 25 2019 SilcoTek

Why Can't I Spray SilcoTek Coatings On My Parts At My Facility?

We get this question a lot. Customers have a large part and they want it coated with one of our CVD coatings. They wonder " why can't I spray SilcoTek coatings on my parts at my facility "? Well we'd...

January 11 2019 SilcoTek

Why Do CVD Coatings Have a Thickness Range

In last week's blog we discussed what is a CVD coating. This week let's discuss why we specify a CVD coating thickness range rather than a specific thickness. The short answer, we probably could but...

January 04 2019 SilcoTek

What is a CVD Coating?

A CVD coating is a material applied to a surface by a method called chemical vapor deposition. Let's discuss how the coatings are made, coating benefits, and how to get the most out of your coating....

December 28 2018 SilcoTek

Looking Forward to the New Year

It's 2019! Really? It seems like we just punched the clock on 2017! When you're busy time goes fast. And are we busy. Let's do a quick review 2018 and look forward to 2019. The SilcoTek team...

December 21 2018 SilcoTek

Happy Holidays From The SilcoTek Team!

The team at SilcoTek would like to wish you and your family the happiest of holidays! And here's to a safe and profitable New Year! I'm sure Santa and SilcoTek will do great things next year! If...

November 02 2018 SilcoTek

Choosing the Right Coating for Your Application

Sometimes selecting the right coating can be a real head-scratcher. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application. SilcoTek’s technical experts are...

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