Plastic Solutions for Bus & Rail

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With an increased focus on safety, sustainability and compliance, performance plastics materials are bringing innovation to the Bus & Rail industry.

When compared to glass, materials such as Polycarbonate and Impact Modified Acrylic can significantly lower system costs by consolidating parts to streamline production, avoiding secondary operations such as machining and polishing, reducing maintenance, downtime and replacement costs. 

When replacing metal, materials such as Acetal, UHMW and Nylon offer superior abrasion and impact resistance with excellent strength and stiffness, reducing maintenance, downtime and replacement costs, while reducing weight and increasing vehicular efficiency.

With the industry's largest distribution network, in-house expertise, and a focus on service, Polymershapes will ensure you have the materials you need when and where you need it!

 

Bus & Rail Industry Standards:

Z26.1, ASTME162, ASTME662, ASTME84, EN45545, SMP800C

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High Performance

 

Clear Plastic Solutions

 

Shelters

Dividers

Driver Enclosures

Replacement Glazing (Fritted and Non-Fritted)

 

 

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Reduce System Costs
Clear Material Options
Polycarbonate
Impact Modified Acrylic

Commonly known as LEXAN™ or MARGUARD™

  • Virtually unbreakable
  • Crystal-clear transparency
  • Lightweight compared to glass
  • Excellent formability
  • Anti-fog, UV resistant, abrasion resistant options
  • Anti-vandalism grades available 

Commonly known as Duraplex™

  • Stronger than standard acrylic
  • Superior, optically clear transparency
  • Lightweight compared to glass
  • Excellent weatherability
  • Easy to thermoform with no drying
  • Available in clear and tints

 

Engineered Plastic Solutions

 

Wear Plates

Impact Plates

Rollers

Sliders

Bezels

Gears

 

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Increased Vehicular Efficiency
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Reduce System Costs
Engineered Plastics Material Options
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Acetal

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

  • Outstanding impact strength
  • Easy thermoforming
  • Exceptional machinability
  • Excellent chemical resistance 

Commonly known as Acetron® or Delrin®

  • High strength and stiffness
  • Enhanced dimensional stability
  • Easy to machine
  • Low friction

 

Nylon
UHMW-PE

Commonly known as Nylatron®

  • Balance of strength and toughness
  • Good wear, impact & abrasion resistance
  • Good mechanical and electrical characteristics
  • Reduced noise, weight and wear of mating parts

Commonly known as Acetron® or Delrin®

  • High strength and stiffness
  • Enhanced dimensional stability
  • Easy to machine
  • Low friction

 

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