2020-06-26 16:55
Extended organic solvent exposure can cause corrosion, metal ion leaching, and damage flow path surfaces . This blog discussion investigates how to keep surfaces corrosion free and t… Read More
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Tips for making surfaces inert and corrosion resistant for life sciences, industry, laboratory and environmental sampling and testing.
2020-06-19 12:15
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 f… Read More
2020-06-12 14:52
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.&n&hell…Read More
2020-06-05 16:27
SilcoTek® is helping customers in the plastics molding industry solve mold sticking and corrosion problems. The result? Longer mold life and better product quality.
Impr… Read More
2020-05-29 18:56
Powdered metal materials are often used in the manufacture of housings, components, and filtration media due to their controllable porous nature and economical manufacturing proces… Read More
2020-05-22 21:02
We compared coated surfaces and the benefits of moisture management to understand how to know when a coating is hydrophobic. Here's what we learned.
How Do I Know I Have a Water R… Read More
2020-05-15 18:03
SilcoNert? Dursan? Silcolloy? SilcoTek offers 8 standard coatings and lots of specialty coatings. So which coating is best for my application? Here's some hel… Read More
2020-05-08 16:39
Reduced pollution due to COVID-19 demonstrates the need for improved pollution controls and accurate analysis of trace VOCs. In this blog we discuss how silicon coatings improve VOC a… Read More
2020-05-01 16:11
Not all stainless is created equally. Selecting the best stainless steel for the application is essential for improved corrosion resistance, even if the stainless has a corrosion res… Read More
2020-04-24 16:35
Most part cleaning processes are pretty straightforward and involve some sort of solvent based cleaning system. What about hard to clean or severely stained parts? We discuss h… Read More
2020-04-17 18:23
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 SilcoTe… Read More
2020-04-10 16:47
We discuss how to improve corrosion resistance in biopharmaceutical testing and learn how to improve test reliability and decrease costs.
Improving Corrosion Resistance in B… Read More
2020-04-03 14:50
Inert silicon coatings, like Dursan, solve problems in a wide range of industries. We discuss solutions and benefits coatings offer in medical diagnostic applications.
Solving Comm… Read More
2020-03-27 18:03
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… Read More
2020-03-20 17:30
We discuss how to test coatings for corrosion resistance using polarization testing and update our readers on steps SilcoTek is taking to keep our employees and community safe during the C… Read More
2020-03-13 16:52
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 b… Read More
2020-03-06 15:26
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? No… Read More
2020-02-28 15:38
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 h… Read More
2020-02-21 15:57
Sintered metal materials are often used as filtration media due to their controllably porous nature; however, they do not necessarily exhibit the same chemical and physical features as t… Read More
2020-02-14 18:02
Corrosion can damage process components and reduce efficiency, but metal ion contamination can ruin a product, your process and your business. We discuss how to improve corrosion res… Read More
2020-02-07 17:16
A recent paper published in ACS Energy Fuels discusses the link between the quality of mercury analysis and exposure to trace sulfur compounds in natural gas analysis.
The I… Read More
2020-01-31 16:52
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 si… Read More
2020-01-24 17:25
SilcoTek® is helping OEM and end-users in the packaging equipment market to minimize the need for costly part replacement and production line downtime using our Dursan® coating tec… Read More
2020-01-17 16:18
SilcoTek offers coatings for many applications, but are they FDA compliant? And what does an FDA compliant coating really mean?
Does SilcoTek Offer FDA Compliant Coatings?
Yes! O… Read More
2020-01-10 15:07
Coating aluminum with a silicon CVD coating can present significant material challenges. In this blog post we'll discuss the latest developments in applying our coatings to aluminum… Read More
2020-01-03 15:58
The quality of natural gas testing results are only as good as the method, tools and training. We discuss some helpful tips and sampling guidelines.
Tips for Improved Natural Gas… Read More
2019-12-27 15:46
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.
Wish… Read More
2019-12-20 13:00
We do a case study with Santa. Let's see how it turns out!
A Very Merry Christmas Case Study
In this blog post you will learn:
Absolutely nothing!
How to have fun at… Read More
2019-12-13 15:09
Just in time for the holidays our new building expansion is complete! Our team began moving into the new facility last month. Let's take a quick tour shall we?
Moving Day!&n&hellip…Read More
2019-12-06 12:30
Chromatographers use Bio-inert HPLC systems to prevent interaction with stainless steel surfaces. They may not realize that bio-inert doesn't mean metal free. Keywords: B… Read More
2019-11-29 14:52
People use barrier coatings to improve the performance of their products. For example, coatings can improve corrosion resistance, make surfaces inert, reduce product contamination, o… Read More
2019-11-22 15:46
Galvanic corrosion can can selectively destroy critical components. That's why prudent materials management is critical. Sometimes material selection options are limited. … Read More
2019-11-15 15:24
Metal ion leaching is of interest to a variety of industries. Aggressive solutions, such as acids or bleach, can cause a significant number of metal ions to dissolve into the liquid… Read More
2019-11-08 15:04
At SilcoTek, we coat lots of tubing with our corrosion resistant and inert coatings. But what's the longest tube I can have coated? That all depends on the tube. Read on… Read More
2019-11-01 17:42
Did you know the base material can have an impact on the performance of CVD coatings? We tested the compatibility of most metals and other materials commonly used in analytical testi… Read More
2019-10-25 15:31
SilcoTek® is helping customers in the plastics molding industry solve their surface problems successfully by using ourDursan® coating technology on their metal molds.
Can CVD Co… Read More
2019-10-18 12:15
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… Read More
2019-10-11 15:23
Not all 316 stainless steel is created equally. In this blog post we compare the corrosion resistance of 2 stainless steel manufacturers. And we find out how to level the playi… Read More
2019-10-04 18:05
In order to receive NSF approval for food service, coatings must go through a thorough series of tests. In this blog post we'll discuss how a coating is evaluated for food service… Read More
2019-09-27 15:18
Sometimes picking the right coating can be confusing. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing the right coating for your application.
How Do I Pick a Coating That W… Read More
2019-09-20 14:19
Testing for biological contamination and the need for a bio-inert surface is not limited to only medical diagnostics and medical device components. We discuss what are bio-inert coat… Read More
2019-09-13 15:26
For researchers finding a coating that has minimal light transmission can be critical to the success of their project. Let's discuss light and how super thin silicon CVD coatings enh… Read More
2019-09-06 15:40
SilcoTek coatings help achieve part-per-quadrillion analysis. Here's why that's important.
Background:
Scientists from a wide variety of industries have been utilizing Silc… Read More
2019-08-30 12:08
Corrosion in sample transfer, process monitoring, GC or HPLC sample flow paths can cause contamination, chemical adsorption, or test failures. Let's take a deep dive into how to im… Read More
2019-08-23 15:14
New coatings are making surfaces more oil resistant. How does that benefit me?
Low surface tension liquids like oil or organic solvents are designed to wet the surface… Read More
2019-08-16 15:55
Our coatings are being used to measure fatty and amino acids in Ocean Worlds. We're part of an experiment looking for signs of life in our solar system!
Background:
T… Read More
2019-08-09 14:30
So you're the proud owner of a super inert SilcoTek® coating like SilcoNert® or Dursan®. Now what? Ignore proper coating care and coating performance and durability… Read More
2019-08-02 14:12
Have questions about how to buy coatings and send parts to a custom coating vendor? Let's shed some light on the subject.
In our last blog post, we discussed how to select and eva… Read More
2019-07-26 15:01
SilcoTek coatings do a lot of things like improving test sensitivity and reliability, improving corrosion resistance, coking resistance and improving mold release. But how to evaluat… Read More
2019-07-19 15:53
Last week we discussed how to select a coating vendor. In this week's blog post we'll discuss standards and how coatings comply and in some cases don't comply with industry standar… Read More
2019-07-12 15:23
Selecting the right vendor, be it a coating company or a component supplier, can be quick and easy. Especially if you ignore doing your homework and rely on luck! That option… Read More
2019-07-05 14:56
Metal filters are critical to improving process and environmental quality. Unfortunately in doing their job, filters can corrode or capture particulates and eventually clog and foul… Read More
2019-06-28 15:18
Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the analytical sampling flow path. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct critic… Read More
2019-06-21 16:01
We apologize for the inconvenience and would do just about anything to avoid asking our customers to disassemble parts. But it's for a good reason, quality.
Let's get this straight… Read More
2019-06-14 14:59
In this blog we'll discuss how to keep your parts safe during shipping and how to assure your parts get coated efficiently and promptly.
Another day on the SilcoTek® Manufacturing f… Read More
2019-06-07 14:40
Thanks to our customers, SilcoTek is growing! Read on to learn about our plant expansion.
SilcoTek® is growing! We're in the process of doubling the size of our manufact… Read More
2019-05-31 14:49
Analysts have conquered measuring at part-per-million, part-per-billion, and even part-per-trillion levels, but can they conquer part-per-quadrillion measurement? PPQ is coming and S… Read More
2019-05-24 12:18
Nitric acid passivation is commonly used in an effort to remove exogenous iron from surfaces and to prevent staining in the hope that the stainless steel flow path will become mo… Read More
2019-05-17 12:24
Protein biologic molecule analysis using HPLC is big business. Let's discuss how Dursan® coating contributes to improving protein analysis in HPLC systems.
According to data c… Read More
2019-05-10 15:04
Are there any special stainless steel tubing cutting or installation procedures needed for SilcoTek coated tubing? Here's a handy guide to installing and maintaining in… Read More
2019-05-03 14:55
If you've ever taken a really close look at our coatings they may appear to be cracked. Looks can be deceiving so why does the coating appear cracked? We do some sleuthing and… Read More
2019-04-26 12:25
Reliable trace level VOC analysis is an important factor when measuring air quality. How to improve analysis quality? The Key-VOCs project studied VOC measurement. … Read More
2019-04-19 14:46
Sintered metal filters and alloy filter media are popular for their high temperature capability and durability, but they're prone to corrosive attack which can shorten filter life and lead… Read More
2019-04-12 15:48
Our coatings are going to Mars! Why do you care?
The European Mars Rover (The ExoMars Rover Mission), which is scheduled to be launched in 2020, has an instrumentation pack t… Read More
2019-04-05 15:43
It makes sense to consider using inert, protective coatings in seal areas. But questions arise concerning coating surface durability. Can SilcoTek® inert coa… Read More
2019-03-29 13:51
Testing for biological contamination and the need for a bio-inert surface is not limited to only medical diagnostics and medical device components. We discuss factors to consider whe… Read More
2019-03-22 14:46
Metal filter problems like corrosion, pore occlusion, and surface reactivity can lead to high maintenance costs, process failures or product contamination. Lets's discuss how to pr… Read More
2019-03-15 14:39
Testing a corrosion resistant coating can be challenging and confusing. There seem to be an abundance of companies who use data to pull their punches. Here are some ideas on ho… Read More
2019-03-08 14:14
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… Read More
2019-03-01 16:44
Testing hydrogen fuel quality per ISO 14687 and SAE J2719 can require expertise and equipment but are inert non reactive coatings needed for hydrogen fuel analysis? … Read More
2019-02-22 13:40
We compare coating surfaces and investigate the impact of surface energy on coating performance. What does a water drop have to say about coating quality? Here's what we l… Read More
2019-02-15 17:24
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… Read More
2019-02-08 15:24
Why would someone use Dursan® in their HPLC column and equipment flow paths? Let's discuss the benefits of using a CVD coated flow path for solving HPLC test problems… Read More
2019-02-01 16:42
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 saf… Read More
2019-01-25 18:03
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 m… Read More
2019-01-18 17:13
We offer coatings that prevent corrosion, improve analytical sensitivity, repel water, and prevent fouling. But did you know we also offer barrier coatings for research, UHV, and sem… Read More
2019-01-11 17:37
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 a… Read More
2019-01-04 17:09
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… Read More
2018-12-28 12:58
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 forw… Read More
2018-12-21 13:22
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… Read More
2018-12-14 15:58
We tested the the corrosion resistance of Dursan® in TFA, a common ion pairing agent in the analysis of peptides and small proteins in HPLC testing. Is Dursan resistant to… Read More
2018-12-07 16:32
In this blog post we discuss key factors to consider when selecting a coating for bioinert test applications in medical diagnostics and HPLC.
Stainless steel, a common medical diag… Read More
2018-11-30 17:01
Not getting the sample quality you expect? The problem may be corrosion in the sample cylinder. In this blog post we discuss ways to identify and correct sample cylinder corros… Read More
2018-11-23 13:49
We explore the impact of moisture on analytical test results and learn how to manage moisture.
A single drop of water may appear to be harmless, but it can have a huge impact on th… Read More
2018-11-16 16:09
Renewable energy as become a vital source of power nationwide. Whether it's solar, wind, or bio fuels, renewable sources of energy are here to stay. But how to make renewable i… Read More
2018-11-09 14:55
We asked some basic questions about the role bio-inert coatings play in improving HPLC test results. We got some interesting answers.
AZoM, the materials science online publicatio… Read More
2018-11-02 15:47
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… Read More
2018-10-26 12:59
Have a coating question? Just ask the expert. We did and learned a lot!
I spent the better part of my early school years sitting at the back of the classroom looking down ho… Read More
2018-10-19 14:28
We say all the time that SilcoTek® coatings are used in a wide range of applications. But where exactly? Let's discuss specific methods and standards where our coatings are… Read More
2018-10-12 15:22
We take an in-depth look into solving process sampling problems by focusing on the 3 Ms of sampling. What are the 3 Ms you ask?
OK I'll tell you what the 3 Ms are straight a… Read More
2018-10-05 12:43
Want to improve your product, process sampling or emission monitoring (CEMS) process? Here are some ideas on solving contamination and reliability problems.
Customers experienci… Read More
2018-09-28 14:59
At SilcoTek we're all about making the surface less reactive, but what makes a surface reactive and how can I stop a surface from affecting my product or process? Good question. &hellip…Read More
2018-09-21 16:05
Assembling and maintaining a sample cylinder is easy. Just screw in the valves and use, right? Well getting the results you want consistently throughout the life of the sample… Read More
2018-09-14 15:40
SilcoTek® CVD coatings like SilcoNert® and Dursan® are used in analytical column, metal capillary column analysis, sulfur analysis and process systems. But can they be us… Read More
2018-09-07 11:30
Dursan®? SilcoNert®? Silcolloy®? And what the heck is Notak™? What's with all the coatings? Why does SilcoTek® offer so many CVD coatings? Let… Read More
2018-08-31 15:33
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Industries ranging from analytical laboratory, HPLC, and bio tech to oil & gas exploration, and petrochemical should pay attention to cleaning and maintaining a stainless s… Read More
2018-08-24 14:38
Nearly half of all sample transfer systems have failed or are failing. That can't be good for process control. Get tips on how to keep sample systems running, avoid regulatory… Read More
2018-08-17 14:21
Did you know that SilcoTek® non-stick coatings reduce process downtime caused by unwanted build-up, fouling, and coking? Let's learn about how coatings can improve coking and fou… Read More
2018-08-10 13:29
Where are SilcoTek® coatings used? Many customers know us for our inert coatings used in process sampling. Think that's all there is? Well we've got a few surpr… Read More
2018-08-03 15:37
We smashed and stretched our impact resistant and wear resistant coating. Here's what happened....
It looks like our R&D staff had some pent-up anger lately. We set them… Read More
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