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Articulation Systems
Articulation systems for articulated (bendy) buses are mounted on the front or rear vehicle segments. An articulation system comprises a bearing, the system control and damping elements. Articulation systems can be adapted to accommodate a variety of axle loads. Another aspect of an articulation system is the folding bellows. Lastly, there is the power connection system, which can be located in several different locations in the bus gangway and even outside the bus. These systems comprise components such as cables and housing. This section lists suppliers who provide articulation and gangway systems for buses and coaches.
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Bumpers
A directory of suppliers who manufacture bumpers for buses and coaches, along with their latest updates and product news.
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Bus Body Shells
This page is a directory of suppliers who manufacture bus and coach body shells. These are the structural panels that make up a bus. The bus body sits atop the chassis.
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Bus Doors & Hatches
<span style="font-weight: 400;">This page lists suppliers who manufacture door systems or doors and hatches or components for these systems for the bus and coach sector. Bus doors can be sliding, inward-opening or outward-opening and come with other features such as retractable passenger steps for ease of access. But doors can also use a variety of power systems to operate, such as electric or pneumatic. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Likewise, luggage doors can be operated in different ways, such as manually or pneumatically.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Roof hatches can provide an emergency exit for passengers as well as additional ventilation when needed.</span>
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Bus Windows
A directory of suppliers who manufacture windows for the bus and coach sector along with the latest product and industry news, videos and more. Bus windows may be able to open, by sliding or hinging and can be tinted and curved depending on specifications. As with door hatches, some windows on buses are designated as emergency exits and must conform to the relevant standards.
Bus Body Components News
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Efficient and Sustainable Bellows for Buses
PEI Mobility produces state-of-the-art bus bellows, crafted from the latest materials and patented systems.
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PEI Mobility Develops Innovative Steel and Carbon Articulation
PEI Mobility recently unveiled a new steel and carbon articulation for the environmentally-friendly vehicle market.
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ZF at Busworld Türkiye 2024
ZF presents its latest technologies for bus manufacturers and fleets at the Busworld trade show in Istanbul from May 29 – 31.
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New Multifunction and Backlit Pushbuttons
Prima Industries pushbuttons range is one of the widest you can find in the industry in terms of design, colors, sizes and icons.
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ZF at Busworld Türkiye 2024
At the Busworld trade show in Istanbul from May 29 to 31, ZF will present its latest technologies for bus manufacturers and fleets.
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NEXCOM Showcases Full Range of Solutions at NVIDIA GTC
NEXCOM will join the NVIDIA GTC global AI conference, taking place from March 18 to 21 at the San Jose Convention Center in California, USA.
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Endurance Tests
PEI Mobility uses advanced equipment to assess the strength and fatigue of materials and the reliability of components over time.
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TSL-ESCHA and MAFELEC at the 26th Busworld Europe
TSL-ESCHA and MAFELEC presented their joint product portfolio at Busworld Europe 2023 in Brussels from 7 to 12 October.
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MCV to Manufacture Bus Bodies for Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses has signed an agreement with MCV for the manufacture of bus bodies for its city and intercity buses.
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New Zealand: Articulated Bus Trial Aims to Increase Transit Capacity in Wellington
Metlink is trialling an articulated bus on the number 2 route in Wellington to increase capacity for its growing number of passengers.
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B2B Event for the Bus and Coach Industry
PEI Mobility has confirmed its participation in Busworld 2023, which will be held in Brussels from 7 October 2023 to 12 October 2023.
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Bellows for Buses: Innovation in Motion
Years of activity and successes in the sector have led to the 8,000 bellows that PEI Mobility has produced worldwide.
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Masats Will Present Its Latest Innovations at the UITP Expo
Masats will be presenting several new public transport accessibility systems for the bus and railway sectors at the UITP summit in Barcelona…
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Dynamic Simulation in Development of High-Tech Products
PEI Mobility argues the importance of the use of dynamic simulation software within the development of high-tech products.
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ZF & Beep Bring Autonomous Level 4 Shuttle to U.S. Market
ZF announces partnership with mobility provider Beep to bring new-generation autonomous level 4 shuttle to U.S. market.
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IAA Transportation: PEI Mobility Great Protagonist
PEI Mobility, a supplier of products for the interconnection of articulated buses, attended IAA Transportation for the first time in 2022.
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PEI Mobility Redefines the Gangway System
PEI Mobility, expert in the production and sale of bellows for articulated buses, is expanding its product range.
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Masats Continues Innovating with The New Sliding Door 028d SLIM
MASATS S.A new electric sliding door, the 028d SLIM, was developed to solve space problems in double decker buses and autonomous vehicles.
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Woodall Nicholson Hydrogen Minibuses with MASATS Doors
Masats has been chosen to supply advanced electric door systems for the new HYVIA project of hydrogen-powered urban minibus.
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The First Hydrogen Bus in Spain with MASATS Doors
MASATS has supplied the doors for the first zero-emissions hydrogen bus recently put into circulation in Barcelona.
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New Masats Website Adds New Customer Services
Masats has just launched its new corporate website www.masats.es and also the US version www.masats-llc.com, featuring new customer services…
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PK52 Push Button Now Also Available with Plastic Bezel
The PK52 push button series is ready to impress, now available with a modern plastic bezel in 8 standard colours.
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Moscow Tests First Russian-Made Articulated Electric Bus
Mosgortrans has begun test runs of Moscow's first articulated electric bus to run on routes with high passenger traffic.
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20 Gemilang Electric Buses Begin Operating with Masats Doors
20 Gemilang Electric Buses begin operating in Singapore, featuring 3 Masats electric-powered doors for easier and more comfortable access.
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New Construction Type of Push Buttons for Glass Doors
TSL-ESCHA’s door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains.
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Milestone for TSL-ESCHA with One Million Hand Rail Buttons Sold
One million hand rail buttons sold is another milestone in the 35-year company history of TSL-ESCHA, of which the employees are very proud.
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Masats Launches the New Inward Sliding Door 029i
The all-new Sliding/Swing Door 029i from Masats brings the gentle movement, speed and safety of sliding doors to inward opening doors.