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Frequently Asked Questions

Surface Treatments
What are the operating temperatures for Restek treated surfaces?
Maximum temperatures usually will be dictated by the construction material (glass, stainless steel, etc.), not by the surface treatment. In general, temperatures should not exceed those listed in Table I. Temperatures greater than 450°C for Sulfinert® or Siltek® treated surfaces or greater than 600°C for Silcosteel®, Silcosteel®-CR, or Silcosteel®-UHV treated surfaces can be used under certain conditions. Heat treatment of parts before applying a Silcosteel®, Silcosteel®-CR or Silcosteel®-UHV coating extends the maximum temperature limit. Please contact technical support at (800)356-1688, ext. 4 for additional information.  
Table I
Restek coatings are stable to the following temperatures in an inert atmosphere:
Sulfinert®450°C
Siltek®450°C
Silcosteel®600°C
Silcosteel®-CR600°C
Silcosteel®-UHV600°C
Important Note: Parts treated with a secondary polymeric deactivation layer are limited to temperatures of 400°C in inert atmospheres or 250°C when oxygen is present.