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June 19 2020 SilcoTek

What Are the Dielectric Properties of SilcoTek Coatings?

We tested the electrical insulating and dielectric properties of our silicon CVD coatings. Here's what we learned. What Are the Dielectric Properties of SilcoTek Coatings Aside from the most common...

May 15 2020 SilcoTek

How Do I Pick the Right Coating For My Application?

SilcoNert? Dursan? Silcolloy? SilcoTek offers 8 standard coatings and lots of specialty coatings. So which coating is best for my application? Here's some help picking a coating. How Do I Pick the...

April 17 2020 SilcoTek

Are There Byproducts from SilcoTek Coatings?

SilcoTek coatings are known for their inertness, fouling resistance and corrosion resistance, but are there any byproducts that come from the coatings? Are There Byproducts from SilcoTek Coatings?...

March 27 2020 SilcoTek

Top 5 Tips on Working From Home

So like half of the people in the US you've been working remotely due to COVID-19. After the dust settles and you get down to working you realize this work at home thing has its ups and downs. Here...

March 13 2020 SilcoTek

Tips on Buying and Using SilcoTek Barrier Coatings

Confused about how to buy and use our coatings? Here are some simple tips to help make improving your products easy! Tips on Buying and Using SilcoTek Barrier Coatings In this blog post you will...

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...

January 31 2020 SilcoTek

How Sulfide Inclusions in Steel Impact Silicon Coating Quality

Ever send in a part for coating only to find there's a problem with getting it coated? It may not be the coating, it may be the steel. Learn about how sulfide can impact CVD silicon coating quality....

December 27 2019 SilcoTek

Wishing You a Happy New Year!  Our Year in Review

Welcome to 2020! Where did the decade go? Well for SilcoTek it was a decade of impressive growth and improvement. We review our progress and look forward to 2020. Wishing You a Happy New Year! Our...