Safe-T-Punch™ is a South African-engineered emergency egress solution designed to enhance passenger safety across bus, coach, and minibus fleets. Our flagship product is a mechanical punch device that enables passengers to break designated exit windows during emergencies—especially in conditions of accidents, fire, smoke, or power failure. With no reliance on power or electronics, Safe-T-Punch™ offers a fail-safe method of escape, guided by intuitive, photoluminescent instructions that remain visible in zero-light scenarios.
Emergency Window Egress Systems for Public Transport Vehicles
We specialize in Emergency Window Egress Systems for Passenger Buses, supplying mechanical punch devices that meet stringent international safety standards. Installed adjacent to designated emergency exit windows, Safe-T-Punch™ allows passengers to shatter toughened glass with minimal force, enabling rapid evacuation when conventional systems fail.
Our devices are paired with Grade C Photoluminescent Instruction Stickers, which comply with EU Directive 92/58/EEC, EN ISO 7010, and ISO 3864-1 & -4. These stickers provide clear, three-step pictograms that remain legible in darkness and smoke, ensuring universal usability across language and literacy barriers.Safe-T-Punch™ is ideal for integration into:
- Interior Bus Emergency Zones – where visibility and access to escape tools are critical
- Passenger Compartment Safety Systems – enhancing evacuation readiness without adding complexity
- Fleet Retrofit Programs for Coaches and Minibuses – offering a low-maintenance, regulation-compliant upgrade path for older vehicles
Our solution is tamper-resistant, requires no wiring or batteries, and is built to withstand vibration, temperature variation, and long-term use in public transport environments.
Safe-T-Punch™ has been successfully deployed across South African bus and coach fleets, including long-distance and urban transit vehicles. In one documented incident, passengers were able to evacuate a smoke-filled coach using Safe-T-Punch™—guided solely by its glowing instruction panel and mechanical reliability. The device’s simplicity and visibility proved critical in a high-stress, low-visibility environment.
As bus operators face increasing pressure to meet evacuation standards and passenger safety benchmarks, Safe-T-Punch™ offers a scalable, regulation-aligned solution that enhances safety without compromising operational efficiency. Whether for new builds or retrofits, Safe-T-Punch™ delivers peace of mind when it matters most.
Key Safe-T-Punch™ Models
- STP50P – 50mm diameter ABS plastic emergency window device, for use on 3mm – 12mm toughened glass, highly sustainable.
- STP40N – Safe-T-Punch™ 40mm diameter aluminium emergency window device to break glass 3mm-12mm. Best use inside and outside for mining, agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and military vehicles.
- STP40D – for retrofit to double glazed window assemblies and can jump the 10mm airgap.
- IDSS – Grade C photoluminescent universal instructions.
