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UK company Deans Systems is moving into the coach door market with the introduction of a swinging plug door that lifts and locks. In October 2004, the company acquired Webasto Kiekert's designs. Deans Systems will face competition from European manufacturers such as Kassel and BCE. Gasket glazing and pneumatic actuation are preferred in the UK, whilst bonded glazing and electric motors are preferred in mainland Europe. The advantages of the swinging plug door for city buses are outlined. Peters Door Systems have developed a similar door also aimed at city buses. Deans doors carry a two-year warranty. Percy Lane Products produces emergency exit and coach locker doors as well as a range of pneumatic, electrical and electro-pneumatic entrance and exit doors.

• Corporate Authors:

  PLUM PUBLISHING LTD

  SUITE 1, CORNERSTONE HOUSE, STAFFORD PARK 13
  TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE  United Kingdom  TF3 3AZ
• Authors:
  • BANNER, S
• Publication Date: 2004-9-30

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 28-30
• Serial:
  • BUS AND COACH PROFESSIONAL
  • Issue Number: 89
  • Publisher: PLUM PUBLISHING LTD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Design; Intersection elements; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Entrances
• Geographic Terms: Europe; United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1272: Bus; 1271: Coach; 9011: Design (overall design); 426: Entrance; 8034: Europe; 425: Exit; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00988398
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 4 2005 12:00AM