unbreakable glass for public transport waiting shelters

Unbreakable glass for public transport shelters - Hammerglass

Every year, bus companies have to spend huge sums of money repairing broken bus shelters – completely unnecessary. Taxpayer money that could be used for innovation, safety, and the public good. Hammerglass has developed a new generation of bus shelters with a sleek design that can withstand even heavy knocks. And we mean heavy knocks! This is how we win the fight against the saboteurs. Expensive, you say? Not at all, we reply. The cost of replacing ordinary tempered glass with Hammerglass is paid for after just one replacement.

We proudly present the Hammerglass waiting room!

The Hammerglass waiting shelter stands firmly and blends into its surroundings, keeping passengers in view and protecting them from wind and rain—and anyone attempting to break the glass will quickly give up. It's simply not possible.

The bus shelter is modular in design and can be customized to meet your needs—it can even be any length. The bus shelter is delivered as a kit and can also be supplied with its own concrete base. The most important difference is that a Hammerglass Bus Shelter features shatter-resistant panels made of Hammerglass or UWSB (Unbreakable Weather Shelter Basic). Both alternatives are 300 times stronger than glass, and there are no repair costs for broken or replaced glass. The entire canopy is designed for a long service life and lower maintenance costs.

Construction and installation

• Modular system - Unlimited length
• Hammerglass is 300 times stronger than glass - no glass breakage
• Half the weight of glass - no unnecessary heavy lifting
• The panes cannot be kicked out - the Hammerglass panes stay where they are!
• Hammerglass's unique nano-treated surface is very easy to clean - if graffiti, markings or other dirt occur, most common cleaning agents can be used to remove it
• Hammerglass does not burn - Unlike acrylic/plexiglass, the panels are self-extinguishing
• Available with or without concrete base

How much does all this cost?

Hammerglass is slightly more expensive than standard glass, but it doesn't have to be replaced due to broken glass or graffiti. Considered over the life cycle of the shelter, Hammerglass is a highly beneficial investment. If you're looking for a shatter-resistant alternative, choose UWSB (Unbreakable Weather Shelter Basic) panels, which are cheaper but don't have Hammerglass's special coating.

In case of scratches

Is Hammerglass susceptible to scratches? Both regular glass and Hammerglass can be scratched, but despite its hard coating, Hammerglass is a softer material than glass. To further reduce the impact of scratches, we designed the waiting shelter as a multi-segment system, meaning you only need to replace smaller panel sections rather than the entire sidewall. We also offer cross-patterned panels that effectively conceal scratches.

• Modular system - Replace only the damaged plate
• Pre-printed pattern conceals scratches
  

Replacement panels for damaged bus shelters

It's entirely possible to preserve existing bus shelters and have us install replacement Hammerglass panels. Hammerglass panels are flexible and can be shaped to fit curved profiles, such as those found in roof structures.

Replacing broken glass is the most expensive.By using Hammerglass in problem areas, glass breakage becomes a thing of the past and maintenance costs are minimized. This is the first step toward a healthier economy and a sustainable solution for the common good. And that's precisely the point.

"We save more than 10,000 EUR per month"

In a pilot project in Stockholm, around 20 bus shelters were equipped with unbreakable hammer glass.

"We selected the bus shelters most affected by vandalism, where the glass had to be replaced every two weeks. Since installing the Hammerglass panels, we haven't had to replace a single piece of glass! We estimate that we've saved more than €10,000 per month at these 20 bus shelters alone—truly unimaginable figures."

Nobina will now continue to replace glass with Hammerglass panels in its bus shelters:

"It's much more pleasant for employees to wipe off graffiti than to walk around with heavy plates in broken glass. Besides the work environment and finances, there's a third factor that's at least as important: that our customers can wait for the bus in a clean, undamaged waiting area. We're definitely very satisfied and would like to invite other transport companies to see for themselves." (Andreas Mehlqvist, Nobina)

Bring Hammerglass into your discussions!

Our designers can assist with drawings and suggestions for functional solutions. We are happy to set up demonstration panels at a greatly discounted price so you can test Hammerglass wherever it is needed.

Decorate with a variety of prints and colors

Sometimes standard glass isn't enough; you just want that little something extra. With HammerART, hammer glass panels can be customized with specially developed prints, offering unlimited possibilities for customization.

For bus shelters, we particularly recommend screen printing. Hammered glass panels can be decorated with, for example, municipal coats of arms or tightly fitting patterns in various colors. Digital printing of photos and artistic motifs is also possible, but places somewhat higher demands on the attachment and encapsulation of the print.

For larger series of panels, it is possible to produce color-impregnated hammer glass.