How we work
Vision
Our philosophy: quality as responsibility
In Sixten, quality is not just a certification: it is a daily commitment.
For us, it means making products and services that meet real, operational and documented needs.
Through a robust and continuously optimized quality management system, we define clear processes, shared methodologies, and constant communication between business functions and the customer.
Every choice-from the material to the production cycle-is geared toward three fundamental goals:
Customer satisfaction
We anticipate needs and critical issues through our technical experience gained from decades of work in the industry.
Industry leadership
We aim to be the benchmark in seals and sealing systems, with high professionalism and expertise.
Continuous innovation
We improve products and services by monitoring innovative materials, technologies and solutions to stay one step ahead.
Know how
Technical knowledge: the value that creates value
Sixten's strength stems from its expertise on materials, applications and wear dynamics.
We are constantly adding to our knowledge to always come up with the best performing solution: the one that withstands abrasion, temperature changes, high pressures and the most intense work cycles.
This applied knowledge allows us to accurately estimate the service life of a gasket, prevent premature failure, and design products that truly meet customer requirements.
For us, "quality" means being able to say - with data in hand - how many hours, how many cycles, how much reliability we can guarantee.
Production
Dedicated design and production
We specialize in both the marketing of standard seals and the design and production of the custom part.
Companies working on small batches, automatic machines, special equipment or spare parts considered "obsolete" by large manufacturers find in Sixten a partner capable of:
- make gaskets to specification
- reproduce unavailable spare parts
study dedicated solutions to unique machinery
validate prototypes with real tests
Manufacturing is never copy-paste: it is an engineering job.
Traceability
Total traceability: safety, control, transparency
For us, traceability is not a requirement: it is a strategic pillar.
Every material sleeve and gasket produced follows a controlled, documented and verified path according to strict criteria.
Thanks to our traceability system, we are able to reconstruct:
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- origin of material
certificates of conformity
- production batch
phases of processing and checks carried out
Certifications available upon request:
FDA (Food and Drug Administration - USA / 177-2600, CFR 21)
KTW (Kunststoffe und Trinkwasser - contact with potable water)
.Customer first
A service modeled on real customer needs
For us, service is not a department: it is a way of thinking.
We start from the concrete needs:
- have the material right away → we prepare everything in advance
do not stop production → we guarantee constant availability
- have clear answers → we provide data, life cycles, and technical analysis
- find solutions to problems → we design and manufacture dedicated spare parts
We are present, fast, and technically prepared.
And that's the difference our customers have always recognized.
Continuous research, development and innovation
The market is evolving at great speed, and technology is demanding increasingly high-performance materials and solutions. Sixten is constantly investing in researching new materials, profiles and configurations, collaborating with technology partners and following the evolution of regulations and application needs.
Our goal is simple: anticipate market demands, offer solutions that last longer and work better, and build concrete innovation, not theoretical.
Real warehouse, not virtual: our operational strength
The Italian customer has immediate needs.
And we have chosen to respond with a model that is unique in the industry:
we work with a real warehouse, planned three months in advance.
This allows us to guarantee:
- immediate availability of materials
- continuity of production
- no downtime
- quick and on-time deliveries
Intelligent picking: zero errors, maximum speed
Precision starts with logistics.
That is why we have introduced a digital picking system that minimizes the margin of error and ensures fast, controlled and tracked workflow.
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We use:
- light-reading pallets
- dedicated applications
- tracking the entire supply chain, from order confirmation to DDT