New Spectrometer in the Quality Laboratory

In our company, quality control is not just a slogan – it’s a commitment that we fulfill through concrete actions. That’s why we continuously invest in the latest technologies, allowing us to maintain the highest standards in every aspect of our work.

As part of this commitment, we are pleased to introduce our newest acquisition – the OES 8000 Optical Emission Spectrometer. This device, thanks to its reliability and repeatability of results, provides significant support for our ongoing operations.

Its compact dimensions fit perfectly into our infrastructure, without causing disruptions in production processes. Moreover, the extended range of wavelengths makes it an ideal tool for complex analysis of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

With the advanced OES 8000 spectrometer, we can precisely investigate the chemical composition of various metals, such as low-carbon, alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass. All of this makes the spectrometer an invaluable tool in many fields, including metallurgy, process control, inspection and sorting, as well as in the iron and steel industry, foundry, and metallurgical industry.

Our measurements are always verified based on certified reference materials, ensuring their highest credibility.

We are excited about the possibility of utilizing the full potential of this modern tool. Our goal? To always provide the highest quality of services – the OES 8000 spectrometer is another step on this path.

New microscope for studying microstructure

In Marcopol, we constantly strive to invest in modern technologies to ensure the highest quality of products and services for our clients. Today, we are pleased to announce the acquisition of key equipment for the analysis and quality control of materials: microscope for studying microstructure.

🔬 The modern microscope for studying microstructure will allow us to:

🔸 accurately evaluate the microstructure of materials

🔸 detect imperfections in steel after heat treatment

🔸 achieve faster and more precise identification of potential quality issues

🔸 ensure continuous development of knowledge for our engineers and technologists

🔸 measure the depth of carburization

🔸 strive for compliance with the Automotive Industry Action Group’s CQI-9 standard

Marcopol Screw Manufacturer: An Established Supplier of Fasteners in the European Market

Marcopol Screw Manufacturer is a renowned supplier of fastening elements to the European market. Wood screws are a key product category in the company’s assortment. The broad range of wood screws includes various types of construction screws, carpentry connectors, and nails.

Marcopol’s Wood Screw Offer: A General Overview

In the wood screw offer, customers will find a rich palette of construction screws. Among them are both standard and stainless steel wood screws, including the following:

Hardened screws with universal application,
Construction screws for exotic wood,
Hex head screws,
Screws with thread on part of the shank,
Screws with washers and recesses,
Cylinder head screws,
Distance screws with conical heads,
Screws for mounting wooden decks.

All these screws allow for durable connections, and many of them are used as typical carpentry wood screws. In addition to the most popular screws, Marcopol also offers self-drilling wood screws and connectors that allow for work on elements made from other materials.

Standard Wood Screws

The offer of typical screws for connecting wooden elements (in standard execution) includes eight basic product categories described below.

Universal hardened wood screws with conical, underhead and cylindrical heads. Depending on market needs, the screws are available in two thread versions – full and partial, and in yellow or white zinc. The very wide dimensional offer starts from the size Ø 2.5.
UHS construction screws belong to the family of construction screws and have a building certification. Their application is very broad, both in the furniture industry and in skeletal construction.
Wood screws with a hexagonal head with a thread on part of the shank. These are screws that meet the requirements of DIN 571 and PN-M 82501~ standards. The range of available diameters starts from the size Ø 6 mm at a total length of 40 mm (head diameter 10 mm), and ends at the size Ø 12 mm at a total length of 300 mm with a head diameter of 19 mm. These screws are covered with white zinc and are suitable for wood-to-wood and wood-to-metal connections. The large surface area of their heads ensures the correct pressure of the mounted element, and the incomplete thread prevents cracks in the mounting element and ensures its correct pressure.
Wood screws with a hexagonal head with a washer with a thread on part of the shank. These are screws covered with white zinc, suitable for wood-to-wood connections. The range of diameters has been limited to Ø 6 mm with total lengths of 40 / 45 / 60 and 75 mm (head diameter 13 mm). In their case too, the large surface area of their head, reinforced with a washer, ensures the correct pressure of the mounted element, while the incomplete thread is designed to prevent cracks in the mounting element.
Wood screws with a cylindrical head with a hexagonal recess. These are screws covered with yellow or white zinc, available in one diameter Ø 6.5 mm with a total length from 40 mm to 110 mm (head diameter 15 mm) and with a socket for a 4 mm hex key. Here too, the thread is incomplete, and the screws themselves are suitable for wood-to-wood connections.
Long screws for wooden structures with a conical, underhead and hexagonal head with a washer and a TX socket. In the case of these screws, users deal with yellow zinc and diameters in the range Ø 8.0 – 10.0 mm with total lengths of 140 – 400 mm. These screws have an incomplete thread, behind which there is a small self-drilling section for easier insertion of the non-threaded part into the wood and to prevent cracking in the material.
Distance screws with a conical head. Their task is to make connections of wooden elements while maintaining a distance between them. They are available in size Ø 6.0 mm with total lengths from 60 to 140 mm and are covered with white zinc.
Screws for mounting deck boards. They are mainly intended for the installation of external wooden decks and vertical facade cladding. These screws have a double thread, with the lower thread allowing for attachment to the substrate, and the upper thread has a reverse winding direction, which reduces the tightening moment necessary for attachment. The conical shape of the screw head is used to mask the fixing in the substrate, a special HCP’coat protective coating (based on nanotechnology) provides high corrosion resistance for screws exposed to external atmospheric conditions. These screws are recommended for fixing e.g. spruce, pine, cedar, mahogany, oak, or maple, as well as composite materials. The offer includes Ø 5 mm in total lengths from 40 to even 80 mm, each time in different color shades.

To get familiar with the full offer of wood screws, please visit catalogue on www.marcopol.eu.

Knowing from experience the scope of responsibilities for a purchaser of C-parts, we are well aware of how challenging it is to manage this process. You need to meet the requirements of your own department while also fulfilling the expectations of production and management.

Part C components are incredibly important but often underestimated. Even if, as a procurement specialist, you consistently deliver the necessary C-parts in the right time and quantity, your work may go unnoticed. It’s only when part availability decreases and prices rise that everyone starts paying attention to you, and the procurement department is blamed for supply chain disruptions and production delays, which, of course, come at a cost.

Our company, Marcopol, as a supplier of C-parts, understands these challenges and strives to meet them. In our upcoming posts, we will present you with services and methods that enable effective management, ordering, and cost savings not only on C-parts but also on all fastening elements.

Challenges You Face as a Purchasing Department Employee

Marcopol emphasizes the benefits of consolidating suppliers of C-parts. If you have to deal with 20 or 30 suppliers, each with their own contact, ordering process, and logistics, you are faced with a lot of repetitive and painstaking work. It is not efficient to handle all that administration when, with the help of our company Marcopol, you can consolidate suppliers and obtain all the necessary C-parts faster and more efficiently.

The consequences of using a dispersed pool of suppliers can be significant, posing a serious challenge for those responsible for purchasing in manufacturing companies. However, if your company already has a relatively consolidated supplier base, these may not be the challenges you have to deal with.

Your challenges may be different and related to the level of service you receive from your current supplier. It’s good to have a supplier who has a vision and understanding of your business, needs, and the challenges of your production – not only now but also in the future. Without a developing partner, you may have difficulty adjusting and expanding your C-parts activities as your company’s needs change. Solutions offered by Marcopol, such as consignment stocks like IDEA, allow for quick response to changing conditions in which our business partners operate.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) You Need to Meet

The challenges described above are just some of the ones you will have to deal with in your role as a procurement specialist. In addition to them, there are several key performance indicators by which you are evaluated. One of them, of course, is KPI.

In the context of your work and your Procurement Department, KPIs can include various aspects of the process, such as:

1. Delivery Time – how long the process takes from ordering to goods delivery.

1. Order Fulfillment Accuracy – the percentage of deliveries that precisely match the order in terms of quantity and quality.

1. Procurement Costs – the total costs associated with procurement, including transportation, warehousing, management, etc.

1. Inventory Turnover Ratio – how often a company is able to sell and replace its entire inventory within a specified period.

1. Order Fulfillment Rate – how often orders are fulfilled on time.

1. Material Consumption – monitoring the efficiency of material utilization.

By partnering with our company, you no longer have to worry about the results – our team of experts always works towards providing the highest quality services and products that bring tangible benefits. Our mission is to help you achieve your business goals with ease.

How to improve the supply of C-parts?

The key to success is building strong and reliable relationships with suppliers. These relationships, especially in a post-pandemic world, allow suppliers to better understand the company’s needs, enabling them to act proactively and introduce improvements and changes ahead of time, on their own initiative, rather than simply focusing on ad-hoc task completion.

Marcopol, as an experienced supplier of C-parts, is a crucial partner in this regard. Through close collaboration and understanding of your needs, we are able to provide not only products but also know-how, helping to transform your challenges and problems into successes.

Marcopol is here to assist you with that. We invite you to collaborate with us!

We received the award in the category of “Construction Fasteners”.

The “Construction Brand of the Year” ranking is an annual research project undertaken by ASM, which allows for the identification of building material brands and general contractors that enjoy the highest level of customer trust.