More than 100 buses operated by Interstate Bus Lines have been fitted with an upgraded access system designed and installed by pneumatics specialist, Festo.
In addition to automatically opening and closing bus doors, the new system includes courtesy steps that are automatically lowered in order for easier entry and exit. Festo has also incorporated a safety feature that prevents the doors from opening when the vehicle is moving.
"We originally designed one prototype, using various Festo pneumatic pilot and integration valves, along with fittings and tubing contained in a compact control panel," reports Neville Schwulst from Festo East London. "Upon seeing the end result, IBL Body Shop manager, Pieter de Necker, decided to fit their entire fleet with the system. It should benefit them not only in terms of safety, but also contribute to the comfort of their customers, especially the elderly."
Designed to meet worldwide standards in terms of quality, operational speed and durability; the range of pneumatic components provided by Festo, aim to reduce maintenance costs on the fleet of buses, due to their proven prolonged operation in similar tasks. Schwulst points out that the project serves as further indication that Festo not only offers leading edge products and technology, but also backs this up with skilled engineers capable of assisting in the design of efficient solutions for just about every application.
For more information contact Joanne Dix, Festo, +27 (0) 11 971 5560, [email protected]
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