Bus Body Components

The suppliers in this section manufacture bus and coach body components, such as body shells, doors and hatches, windows, articulation systems and bumpers. You can navigate into each subcategory to find suppliers who manufacture a specific item or you can get an overview of suppliers in this area on this page along with the latest industry and product updates.

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.
Bumpers

A directory of suppliers who manufacture bumpers for buses and coaches, along with their latest updates and product news.
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.
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>
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.

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