Equipment & asset identification
Nextep answerEquipment, rating and warning labels
Transportation
Identification and components built for the road, rail and sea.
Performance-engineered labels, cable markers, gaskets and insulation for rolling stock, vessels and heavy machinery.
Discuss your application →WHERE NEXTEP FITS
Made for what the product has to withstand.
Solutions for rail, marine and heavy equipment applications. We start with the application, then align material, construction and process to the performance requirement.
RailwaysMarineHeavy equipment
FROM CHALLENGE TO SOLUTION
How Nextep responds.
Cable and panel marking
Nextep answerCable and wire markers, panel labels
Corrosion and weather
Nextep answerCorrosion- and weather-resistant constructions
Sealing & insulation
Nextep answerGaskets, foams, adhesive die-cuts, films and insulation
Critical checks
- Vibration and shock
- Salt, moisture and weather
- Long-life serviceability
Typical Nextep solutions
- Equipment & asset labels
- Cable markers
- Gaskets & seals
- Protective films & insulation
ENGINEERING, NOT GUESSWORK
From application definition to revision-controlled repeat supply.
Our in-house print, lamination, die-cutting, slitting and inspection processes are coordinated around your specified product.
Explore the portfolio →BEFORE WE QUOTE
Questions we will ask about your Transportation application.
Every segment has its own deciding factors. Have these answers ready and we can recommend the right construction faster.
Answer these in an enquiry →- How much vibration and shock does the part see?
- Does it face salt, moisture or washdown?
- Is there a fire, smoke or toxicity standard to meet?
- What cable and panel marking scheme do you use?
- What is the surface, and where is it mounted (underframe, cab, deck)?
- What temperature range applies in service?
HOW WE WORK ON YOUR PROGRAM
From first drawing to repeat supply.
- 1
Understand the duty
Vibration, washdown, salt, temperature and where the part is mounted.
- 2
Review standards
Fire, smoke or other requirements your project calls for.
- 3
Trial on the equipment
Samples fitted to a vehicle, vessel or machine.
- 4
Pilot fit
A first batch installed and checked in service.
- 5
Repeat supply
Consistent labels and parts for fleets and spares.
QUESTIONS
Transportation: common questions.
Do your labels cope with vibration and shock on rolling stock and vehicles?
Adhesive and face material are chosen for vibration, surface and temperature, and checked on samples fitted to your equipment.
What suits marine environments with salt and moisture?
Corrosion- and weather-resistant constructions, selected against salt spray, washdown and temperature.
Can you provide cable and panel marking for rail and marine systems?
Yes. Cable and wire markers, panel labels and equipment labels, printed to your numbering scheme.
Do rail or marine projects need flame or smoke performance?
Some do. Share your standard and we check which materials can meet it before quoting.
What about heavy equipment and abrasion?
Durable faces and protective laminates are chosen for abrasion, cleaning and exposure to dirt and fluids.
EXPLORE MORE
Other industries we serve.
QUALITY & APPROVALS
Built to recognised quality systems.
Nextep works to recognised quality systems across industrial, automotive and aerospace programs. Ask us to confirm the scope that applies to your part.
NEXT STEP
Let’s frame the right specification.
Share your substrate, environment and lifecycle requirement with our team.