Not every surface that needs to be made slip-resistant is rectangular. Tread plates have cut-outs, control pedals are round, ladder rungs are curved, machine covers are perforated. Where standard dimensions don’t fit, custom-made products are the better solution: cut-to-size pieces, discs, die-cut parts and precisely contoured moulded parts that fit on site without any rework.

What can be made

Discs and circular cut pieces for pedals, treads, controls and manhole covers
Rectangular and strip cut pieces in any length and width, cut to length and bundled on request
Precisely contoured die-cut parts to drawing, template or sample – including cut-outs and drill holes
Stair tread cut pieces with specified depth, rounded corners and defined edge distance
Ladder rung and tube moulded parts with a suitable development for curved surfaces
Symbols and pictograms as ready-made moulded parts instead of laborious stencil work
Special colours for corporate design, area identification or contrast requirements
Custom printing with warnings, numbering, company logo or area designations

Why a custom-made product pays off

Less installation time: parts are stuck on rather than cut on site – the biggest cost factor with large quantities.
Consistent quality: machine-cut contours are exact and repeatable; hand-cut edges fray and come loose sooner.
Less waste: the layout is optimised in advance instead of wasting material on site.
Clean edges: rounded corners come loose much less often than sharply cut ones – an underestimated durability factor.
Reproducible: contours once created can be reordered at any time, even years later.
Uniform appearance: identical parts across sites and installations.

Typical applications

Mechanical engineering: treads, maintenance hatches, platforms and control stations
Vehicle and trailer construction: running boards, entry steps, load beds, pedals
Plant engineering: ladder rungs, walkways, barriers and inspection openings
Public buildings: stair tread cut pieces with a uniform appearance
Shipbuilding and offshore: deck areas, companionways and access ladders
Agriculture and commercial vehicles: access steps, mudguard steps, trailer drawbars
Sports and leisure facilities: starting blocks, jetties, diving boards and pool edges

What information we need for a quotation

Geometry: drawing, sketch with dimensions, paper template or a sample part
Quantity and whether repeat orders are to be expected
Substrate: steel, aluminium, galvanised sheet, concrete, plastic, wood, grating
Conditions of use: indoors or outdoors, temperature range, wet, oil, chemicals, cleaning method
Required slip resistance to German standard DIN 51130 or DIN 51097
Visual requirements: colour, contrast, photoluminescent, reflective, printed
Fixing method: self-adhesive or mechanical, permanent or removable with minimal residue

A sample part or paper template is often quicker and more reliable than a drawing – especially for installations that have evolved over time and whose dimensions differ from the original design.

From sample to series

Enquiry with geometry and conditions of use – a sketch, drawing or sample part is sufficient.
Material proposal – covering, slip resistance class, adhesive system and version are specified.
Sample part – fit and adhesion are checked on the actual component.
Approval – contour and version are documented and archived.
Series production – delivered ready-made, sorted by assembly group and labelled on request.
Repeat order – later batches are produced from the stored data without further coordination.

Tips for long-lasting adhesion

Have corners rounded – right-angled corners are the most common point where a covering starts to come loose.
Allow an edge distance from the component edge so that water can drain away and the edge is not undermined.
Degrease the substrate thoroughly before installation; this applies especially to new, oily metal parts.
Observe the application temperature and allow the parts to acclimatise before installation.
On heavily textured substrates such as chequer plate, check whether a coating is the more sensible solution.

Conclusion

custom-made products are the more economical solution wherever standard goods would need reworking: for round, perforated or curved components, for larger quantities and wherever a uniform appearance is required. Precisely contoured parts last longer, are quicker to install and can be reordered identically at any time.

Frequently asked questions about custom-made anti-slip products

From what quantity is a custom-made product worthwhile?

That depends on shape, material and effort. Even for recurring components, a precisely fitting cut saves installation time. We will be happy to check this based on your drawing.

What documents do you need for a quotation?

A drawing or sketch with dimensions, the quantity, the substrate and the conditions of use. Photos help with the assessment.

Are custom-made products available with special properties?

Special colours, printing or photoluminescent versions are possible. Properties such as R13 or chemical resistance are available for versions with test certificates on request.

Custom-Made Anti-Slip Products: Cut Pieces, Discs and Die-Cut Parts