2024-04-12 20:50
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Tips for making surfaces inert and corrosion resistant for life sciences, industry, laboratory and environmental sampling and testing.
2024-04-05 16:30
Analytica conference is one of the leading event in the field of data analysis, biotechnology, and other related industries. The conference will feature presentations, workshops, and discuss… Read More
2024-03-29 16:00
Managing corrosion problems in any industry is paramount to profitability. It is impossible to completely prevent corrosion forever, but reducing the need to replace process components is cr… Read More
2024-03-22 19:13
Current market conditions have created significant delays in the supply chain for stainless steel tubing. Additional post-manufacturing processes like surface treatment are often required bu… Read More
2024-03-15 19:32
This week, we wanted to get back to some of the basics of SilcoTek's coating technology. Why can coated parts from SilcoTek display different colors? Let's delve deeper into the reasons behi… Read More
2024-03-08 20:40
A recent article in the Journal of Chromatography A, entitled Portable Chemical Detection Platform for On-Site Monitoring of Odorant Levels in Natural Gas, describes a detection platform dev… Read More
2024-03-01 21:57
Let's recap Pittcon 2024! 5 SilcoTek team members attended the 75th annual Pittcon last week. We had so many of our customers in attendance and several had SilcoTek coated parts on display!… Read More
2024-02-23 17:00
From February 26th to 28th, 5 SilcoTek team members will be attending the 75th Pittcon Conference and Exposition at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Keep an eye out for thes… Read More
2024-02-16 17:09
Gas regulators play a crucial role in maintaining precise pressure control across various industries, with engineers and technicians relying on them to operate flawlessly, even under challen… Read More
2024-02-09 18:34
In today's dynamic landscape, the raw material supply chain plays an important role in meeting increasing global demand. The need for enhanced material purity has never been more crit… Read More
2024-02-02 17:00
From February 3rd through the 7th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Patrick Dick will be attending the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) Exhibition in Boston, MA at the… Read More
2024-01-26 21:21
In the realm of industrial and consumer products, the widespread presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has long been a cause for concern due to their links to health and env… Read More
2024-01-19 17:00
Last week, we talked about metallurgy and how SilcoTek's coatings don't change the physical properties of 316L stainless steel. To build on that topic, we also wanted to talk about substrate… Read More
2024-01-10 21:52
SilcoTek commissioned Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of our Dursan® coating process on the bulk metallurgical properties of 316… Read More
2024-01-05 17:00
In the world of analytical chemistry, precision is paramount. When it comes to analyzing trace amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), even the slightest interaction between the sample a… Read More
2023-12-22 17:00
As 2023 comes to an end, we at SilcoTek are taking the opportunity to reflect on our year, consider what the future will bring, and thank all our customers who help make our success possible… Read More
2023-12-15 20:22
Creating a semiconductor device on a silicon wafer is a wildly complicated and expensive process. For the most part, each step needs to be done with the utmost care in order to ensure pro… Read More
2023-12-08 21:45
Hydrophobicity is defined as, "lacking affinity for water." For many applications, hydrophobicity is essential for proper fuctioning. SilcoTek specializes in applying advanced co… Read More
2023-12-01 17:00
It's been a while since we last talked about everyone's favorite nemesis: CORROSION. We have all dealt with corrosion in some form in our lives and in (likely) every occasion, it's frustrati… Read More
2023-11-24 17:00
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what we're thankful for here at SilcoTek. I asked our employees to send me a message with what they're most tha… Read More
2023-11-17 20:28
From November 13-15, SilcoTek's Dr. Jesse Bischof attended the Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center in Plainsboro, NJ. At the show, he spoke about Replaci… Read More
2023-11-03 16:00
Air Monitoring Vehicle
Image from Connecticut's Official Government Website
Announced in a May 1, 2023 article by Fox61 news, Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental… Read More
2023-10-27 20:29
On October 11th, 2023, SilcoTek's Clay Smith presented "Breakthroughs in Material Compatibility of Inert Coatings for Sampling and Analytical Systems" at the Gulf Coast Conference in Galvest… Read More
2023-10-20 20:29
In July, the International Conference on Environmental Systems presented a paper in which researchers have been looking into microbial control in wetted components of a Spacecraft Potable Wa… Read More
2023-10-13 16:41
This week, we wanted to go through the process of an order from start to finish at SilcoTek. From your first inquiry to invoicing, there are step by step processes we go through to ensure yo… Read More
2023-10-06 20:04
This week, on October 10th and 11th, SilcoTek's Clay Smith and Joel Farris will be attending Gulf Coast Conference in Galveston, Texas. Please look for these friendly faces:
Cla… Read More
2023-09-29 16:00
According to Grand View Research, the global stainless steel market size was valued at $111.44 billion USD in 2022. That's a lot of tubing! As with most equipment, tubing can present problem… Read More
2023-09-22 16:00
Please join us as Nik Snyder, SilcoTek Technical Sales Specialist, presents our newest CVD coating technology, Siltride®. Mr. Snyder will present information on how Siltride was devel… Read More
2023-09-15 19:32
On September 18th, 20th, and 21st, SilcoTek's Dr. Jesse Bischof will be attending Biotech Week in Boston, Massachussetts, specifically BioProcess International (BPI). The event will be held… Read More
2023-09-08 20:27
Dielectric Properties of SilcoTek Coatings
Aside from the most common surface properties required of SilcoTek’s CVD coatings (such as chemical inertness, c… Read More
2023-09-01 16:00
Ordering SilcoTek Coatings from SilcoTek GmbH
Rene Unglauben (left) and Nils Herbach (right) posing next to the SilcoTek sign during their visit last week.
From August 22 to 25th… Read More
2023-08-25 16:00
Importance of Reliable Results for Monitoring Air Quality
Cannabis is a hot topic right now and we wanted to weigh in on how SilcoTek coatings can help. In an article from… Read More
2023-08-18 19:19
This week, we wanted to talk about how our 2 newest coatings, Siltride® 1000 and Silcolloy 2000®, can help with corrosion. In many industries, corrosion is a tremendous pain in the b… Read More
2023-08-11 16:00
In April 2023, NPR reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules to tighten emissions standards for mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired powe… Read More
2023-08-04 16:00
Figure 1 - Representative surface of coupon prior to coating.
In the world of materials and surface engineering, achieving optimal performance and durability is a never-ending pursuit. F… Read More
2023-07-28 18:40
Chronic flare and stack sampling issues in petrochemical and refining operations can have significant consequences, affecting not only the efficiency of the processes but also posing potenti… Read More
2023-07-21 16:00
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo is a conference taking place in Anaheim, CA from July 23-27 at the Anaheim Convention… Read More
2023-07-14 16:15
The SilcoTek team has been hard at work creating, testing, and perfecting so that we can present our NEW SiltrideSM 1000 CVD coating process! The new Siltride technology is a brand new pro… Read More
2023-07-07 16:00
SilcoTek's Jim Mattzela and Nik Snyder will be attending SEMICON West on July 11-13 in San Francisco, CA at the Mascone Center. Please come visit with us in booth #233!
This year… Read More
2023-06-30 16:00
Improving Mercury Detection with Equinor in Europe’s Largest Methanol Production Plant
Equinor, one of the largest international energy companies in the world, o… Read More
2023-06-23 16:00
This week, we wanted to talk about how to get the most out of your SilcoTek® coatings. Much like our roads, SilcoTek coatings can show signs of wear over time. Of course, there are thing… Read More
2023-06-14 13:40
The 2023 HPLC International Symposium is a highly regarded conference focused on liquid phase separations and related technologies, particularly in conjunction with mass spectrometry. The pr… Read More
2023-06-09 17:49
Smoke-filled haze from wildfires in Canada diminishes visibility in New York City on June 7, 2023. Source: Getty Images.
SilcoNert-Coated Air Sampling Equipment Enables Accurate, Low-Level… Read More
2023-06-02 18:07
SilcoTek Now Offers Expedited Service for Coatings
First, Some History
Since the initial vision for SilcoTek was formed before our company's inception in 2009, we have always been sol… Read More
2023-05-26 16:00
SilcoTek® Coatings Propel Climate-Smart Agriculture Forward
In a recent blog article by Picarro, they detailed an experiment at the University of Georgia's agricultural experimental… Read More
2023-05-19 16:00
Measuring the Porosity (or lack thereof) of SilcoTek® Coatings
SilcoTek® provides thin film coatings deposited via Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Customers often ask for t… Read More
2023-05-12 18:35
SilcoNert® Coated Thermal Desorption Tubes from Markes International Enable Ultra-Sensitive VOC Analysis
We often publish information about how our coatings benefit industrial or res… Read More
2023-05-05 16:00
Earlier this year, SilcoTek® partnered with SENSOR Sampling Systems, a division of SOR Controls Group, to bring you a game-changing case study. Read on to see why SOR's Product Manager… Read More
2023-04-28 16:00
SilcoTek will be attending the Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) in Saratoga, NY on May 1-4. Look for these smiling faces to discuss how SilcoTek coatings can help in yo… Read More
2023-04-21 16:00
This week, we're talking about the 4th and final book in our Ultimate Guide E-Book series, entitled Troubleshooting and Protecting the Sampling System. Over the last few months, we've done b… Read More
2023-04-14 16:00
Please join us at the Analyzer Technology Conference at Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, TX from April 18 - 20, 2023.
About Analyzer Technology Confer… Read More
2023-04-07 16:00
"IN THE LIGHT"
FISHING is an acronym used here at SilcoTek® to represent our core values. This week, we wanted to talk about the second "I", which stands for "in the… Read More
2023-03-31 17:06
This week, we're featuring the third book in our Ultimate Guide E-book series, Managing Challenging Sampling Environments.
Click the links to see the blog posts on books one and two… Read More
2023-03-24 16:00
Silcolloy 2000: New CVD Coating for High Pressure Stability and Corrosion Resistance
Earlier this week, SilcoTek® launched a new coating, Silcolloy® 2000! A few proprietary p… Read More
2023-03-24 16:00
Silcolloy 2000: New CVD Coating for High Temperature Stability and Corrosion Resistance
Earlier this week, SilcoTek® launched a new coating, Silcolloy® 2000! A few proprietar… Read More
2023-03-17 16:00
March 18-22, SilcoTek will be traveling to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for the 2023 Pittcon Conference and Exposition. We invite you to visit the SilcoTek staff in&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-03-10 17:00
"A Better World Through SilcoTek Coatings"
This is our vision.
It may seem vague to some, but to us it has a lot of meaning. But, what does the SilcoTek vision really mean… Read More
2023-03-03 17:12
Wear is a Nightmare
Wear can cause problems in most applications and can be frustrating, expensive, and time-consuming to deal with. We were curious about the wear resistance of our coa… Read More
2023-02-24 17:00
Starting on Sunday, February 28th, SilcoTek's Luke Patterson and Patrick Dick will be attending the SLAS Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center in booth #413. They will be happy… Read More
2023-02-17 17:00
The second book in our four part Analytical e-book series is entitled, An Introduction to Inert Coatings. It takes you through our process, the benefits the coating provides, and data to hel… Read More
2023-02-10 17:00
SilcoTek inert, corrosion resistant, hydrophobic and icephobic CVD coatings benefit hydrogen use and production by improving trace detection of sulfurs, ammonia, and other reactive compounds… Read More
2023-02-03 17:11
Engineers aim to specify materials that provide the optimal combination of safety, performance, and cost effectiveness in their products’ applications. Coating solutions are favor… Read More
2023-01-27 17:00
SilcoTek® has adopted Intel's Copy Exactly! philosophy. What is Copy Exactly? Intel states, "the methodology focuses on matching the manufacturing site to the development site… Read More
2023-01-20 17:00
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 contrac… Read More
2023-01-13 17:00
ince SilcoTek’s researchers first pioneered Silcosteel® for making stainless steel gas chromatography columns inert in the late 1980s, several alternatives have emerged for overcom… Read More
2023-01-09 17:36
How do you know if your coating is still performing as it should? We get this question quite often and the answer is... not that simple. Each situation is different, which makes it difficult… Read More
2022-12-30 20:00
2022 has been a year for the record books. In the wake of the pandemic and starting to get back to "normal," SilcoTek has made many improvements and enhancements in all aspects of the bu… Read More
2022-12-23 06:00
Have you ever wondered why certain flavors taste or smell differently depending on the brand? SilcoTek has helped Givaudan, a world leader in creating many natural and artificial flavor… Read More
2022-12-16 17:00
This week, we wanted to share a real world example that comes from within. A SilcoTek® employee had a baby girl who was errantly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at birth due to suspected… Read More
2022-12-09 18:00
We frequently get questions about the electrical conductivity of our coatings. SilcoTek® offers coatings that are both conductive and insulative for various applications. We will charact… Read More
2022-12-02 17:00
One of SilcoTek's most important strategic directives is to coat every part perfectly and on time, every day. This week, we wanted to discuss our receiving process and what happens to y… Read More
2022-11-25 17:00
We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving feast and spent some quality time with your loved ones! With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to talk a little about how SilcoTek® coati… Read More
2022-11-18 17:00
Because SilcoTek® attended Compamed in Düsseldorf, Germany this week, we wanted to share some ways that our CVD coatings can enhance medical device applications. Compamed is a trade… Read More
2022-11-11 21:40
Dursan Coated Hardware Outperforms Traditional Approaches to Combating HPLC Issues
The Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) is a yearly event that is held for scientists and students to… Read More
2022-11-04 16:00
The recent passage of the CHIPS Act in the United States (and similar funding around the world) has generated a lot of buzz around the semiconductor industry. North America has been extremel… Read More
2022-10-28 16:00
Two of our quotes team members, Corey Robinson and Kevin Morrison.
Best Practices for Quoting SilcoTek® Coatings
Before sending a request for a quote to SilcoTek, we ha… Read More
2022-10-21 19:30
If you are performing an analysis using a sampling system, there can be many roadblocks in the way of obtaining accurate and reliable results. One of the most frustrating of these is adsorpt… Read More
2022-10-14 16:00
Get Information About the Benefits of Dursan Coated Analytical Flow Paths
Dursan® is a functionalized silica-like coating (a-SiOX:CYHZ) that creates a barrier between your sample and th… Read More
2022-10-07 16:00
Some people welcome the leaves turning, lower temperatures, and are enjoying their pumpkin spice lattes. If you're anything like me, this time of the year is always a drag. As the weather in… Read More
2022-09-30 16:00
While all of the rules are not fully in place yet, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2021 requiring most companies to reduce methane (CH… Read More
2022-09-23 16:00
SilcoTek® coatings are used in a variety of applications for altering surface energy and providing corrosion protection. This blog post reviews a case study where a customer experienced… Read More
2022-09-16 16:00
Molding PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) presents the processor with a host of important issues, and many companies in the molding industry have similar problems.
Heating PVC results in the outgas… Read More
2022-09-09 16:00
SilcoTek’s high performance CVD coatings are used to enhance material performance in a variety of demanding applications. Any coating from any supplier will eventually degrade in highl… Read More
2022-09-02 16:00
SilcoTek® and NASA have had a long history together, and our journey continues with the Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor (S.A.M.) system. This system is designed to monitor the atmosphere w… Read More
2022-08-26 16:00
SilcoTek® recommends customers who use coated stainless-steel parts in high temperature applications (over 450°C) to preheat the parts prior to sending them in for coating. This reco… Read More
2022-08-19 16:00
Saving money? Improved Sustainability? Sounds great, right? Most manufacturing companies are always looking to save money on processing and increase sustainability. When we think of saving m… Read More
2022-08-12 16:00
SilcoTek® occasionally receives parts for coating that already have silver plating on them. Our materials compatibility guide lists silver plating as a substrate that “needs more i… Read More
2022-08-05 16:00
Assorted sampling components coated with SilcoNert® 2000.
SilcoNert, Sulfinert, Silcosteel, Siltek… What’s the Difference?
Introduction
Whether you’ve bee… Read More
2022-07-29 16:00
As we bid adieu to Marty Higgins and wish him well in his retirement, we have some big shoes to fill! I'd like to take a minute and introduce myself and provide a little background a… Read More
2022-07-22 16:00
One last trip down memory lane! A quick journey through time about the development of a coating company.
SilcoTek Through the Years
SilcoTek has come a long way since our incepti… Read More
2022-07-15 13:13
In this blog post we discuss coatings for gas delivery systems and the importance of getting it right the first time.
SilcoTek Coatings for Pure Gas Delivery
The raw material supply ch… Read More
2022-07-08 14:44
Pressure gauges have been around for a long time. So why are they hard to coat? We discuss pressure gauge basics and why they're not coated.
Challenges to Coating Pressure G… Read More
2022-07-01 12:29
A recent paper presented at ASMC highlights how SilcoTek coatings can improve the corrosion resistance and lifetime of exhaust scrubber systems.
Improved Corrosion Resistance in Exhaust S… Read More
2022-06-24 11:30
Covid, war, and a host of other disruptions have severely constrained material supply. What about SilcoTek? Are supply disruptions affecting coating lead times? Nope… Read More
2022-06-17 16:18
We discuss coating the internal surfaces of small bore tubing and needles. How is the coating applied? Does the coating perform? How small a bore can we coat? … Read More
2022-06-10 13:23
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
2022-06-03 16:36
Let's discuss some new applications and uses for our coatings. Some are really out there!
New Applications and Uses for Our Coatings
A wide range of industries have recognized the… Read More
2022-05-27 16:38
Functionalized, amorphous, bond, lattice, bulk? What do all these confusing terms mean? In this blog we explain common CVD coating terms.
Common CVD Coating Terms Def… Read More
2022-05-20 14:19
This blog post will explore recent developments in breath analysis including a newly developed FDA approved COVID test that relies completely on analyzing exhaled breath.
How Coatings Co… Read More
2022-05-13 11:45
We test the effectiveness of a non alkaline cleaning method for aluminum and stainless steel. Read about the results!
Vapor Stripping Cleaning Method for Aluminum and Stainless St… Read More
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