At Permaquip, safety is never optional. Every product we design, manufacture and support is built to protect the people who work on the railway and the infrastructure they maintain. That responsibility doesn’t end when a product leaves our factory, it continues throughout a product’s entire operational life.
That’s why every safety‑critical component we produce is SmartWater‑marked.
SmartWater gives us a unique forensic fingerprint on our products, allowing us to verify authenticity, trace components and ensure that only approved, compliant items are making their way onto the infrastructure. In an industry where reliability and safety are paramount, this level of traceability is essential.
This process allows us to:
- Track and authenticate safety‑critical components
- Identify unofficial or counterfeit parts before they reach the infrastructure
- Support operators and maintainers with clear, verifiable evidence of part origin
- Protect the integrity of the railway by ensuring only compliant components are in use
In short, SmartWater gives the industry (and us!) confidence. It helps our customers be 100% sure that when they see a Permaquip product on track, you know that it is exactly what we claim it to be – engineered, tested and approved to the standards you rely upon.
The risk of unofficial parts
Unofficial or non‑compliant components may look similar, but they do not undergo the rigorous testing, quality assurance and safety validation that Permaquip parts do. these look-alikes may seem like a great option, but using them can:
- Compromise worker safety
- Reduce product performance and lifespan
- Invalidate compliance documentation
- Introduce unknown risks into safety‑critical operations
Railway operators depend on Permaquip equipment because it is engineered to protect teams working in demanding environments. That protection is only guaranteed when official Permaquip parts are used.
Supporting the industry with full traceability
SmartWater marking is part of our wider commitment to transparency, traceability and safety. It allows us to support customers with:
- Verified spare parts
- Clear maintenance records
- Confidence in product authenticity
- Assurance that equipment remains compliant throughout its life
As the industry continues to focus on safety, whole‑life value and reliability, traceability becomes more important than ever. SmartWater ensures that Permaquip products – and the parts that keep them operating – remain fully trusted across the network.
Proof of Permaquip
SmartWater gives us the ability to stand behind every component we supply. It gives operators confidence that their equipment is genuine, and it reinforces the message that safety starts with knowing what you’re working with. Maintaining the premier safety and reliability that Permaquip is known for, means always choosing official parts, and with SmartWater, you can prove it.