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Quality comes first
with Darcoid.

Nothing moves without Quality’s approval

Our QA team has developed a wealth of seal quality expertise over the years. We’ve audited manufacturing plants in 3 continents. We know where and how escapes can happen at every step of the seal manufacturing process and what controls need to be in place and verified.

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Exceeding industry standards

Our preference is to use PPAP as our gold standard for quality management methodology where the seal is mission critical for our customer.

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Trust but Verify

We secured ISO 9001 registration in 2002, one of the very first in our industry to do so. We were an early adopter of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. We became certified to the IATF 16949:2016 standard in 2021 to support our Tier 1 automotive customers.

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Does your supplier measure up?

If you’re not sure of your current supplier’s true commitment to quality then contact us and complete a simple 5 question quiz. The result will tell you how much you should be concerned, and will also show how you compare to your peers.

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Seal Quality Management

Quality Management

Our quality department has a bigger toolbox than most in our industry. Our customers have benefitted from our valuable Quality capabilities.

Benefits of a quality management system:

  • Improved quality
  • Improved on-time delivery
  • Emphasis on supplier quality improvement
  • Reduced variation
  • Increased efficiency
  • Reduced waste

Darcoid Certificates IATF

Certifications

Darcoid is certified to the IATF 16949:2016 standard and was an early adopter of the ISO standard. We were quick to realize the benefits of following what has now become a widely adopted standard which places such a strong emphasis on process conformity and continuous improvement.

  • One of the first in our industry to secure ISO 9001 certification
  • Secured IATF 16949 certification supporting our Tier 1 automotive customers
  • ASTM organizational member
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  • certificate QM15_10002365%20QM15_EN.pdf
  • certificate IATF16_10002365%20IATF16_EN.pdf

Zero Defect programs are only possible with outstanding people.

Our focus is to identify technology, push process improvement and develop people to make Darcoid processes best in industry.

Engagement with Darcoid equals YOUR success

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