unbreakable glass for public transport shelters

unbreakable glass for public transport waiting areas - Hammerglass

Every year, bus companies have to spend huge sums on the repair of broken waiting shelters - completely unnecessary. Tax money that could be used for innovation, safety, and the common good. Hammerglass has developed a new generation of bus waiting areas in an elegant design that can withstand heavy impacts. And we mean heavy blows! This is how we win the fight against saboteurs. Expensive, you say? Not at all, we respond. The costs of replacing ordinary tempered glass with Hammerglass pay off after just ONE single replacement.

We proudly present the Hammerglass Bus Shelter!

The Hammerglass Bus Shelter is sturdy and blends into the surroundings, keeping the passenger in view while protecting them from wind and rain - and anyone attempting to break the glass will quickly give up. Because it is simply not possible.

The bus shelter is modular and can be adjusted in size according to needs - it can even be of any length. The bus shelter is delivered as a kit and can also come with its own concrete base. The most important difference is that a Hammerglass Bus Shelter features shatterproof panes made of Hammerglass or UWSB (Unbreakable Weather Shelter Basic). Both alternatives are 300 times stronger than glass, and there are no repair costs for glass breakage and replacement. The entire roofing is designed for a long lifespan and lower maintenance costs.

Assembly 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!
• The unique nano-treated surface of Hammerglass is very easy to clean - In case of graffiti, markings, or other dirt, most common cleaning agents can be used for removal
• Hammerglass does not burn - Unlike acrylic/plexiglass, the panels are self-extinguishing
• Available with or without concrete base

How much does all of this cost?

Hammerglass is somewhat more expensive than regular glass, but in return does not need to be replaced due to glass breakage or graffiti. Over the lifecycle of the waiting area, Hammerglass is an extremely advantageous investment. If you are looking for a shatterproof alternative, choose UWSB panels (Unbreakable Weather Shelter Basic), which are cheaper but do not have the special Hammerglass coating.

In case of scratches

Is Hammerglass prone to scratches? Both regular glass and Hammerglass can be scratched, but despite its hard coating, Hammerglass is a softer base material than glass. To further reduce the impact of scratches, we have designed the waiting area as a multi-segment system, which means you only need to replace smaller panel parts and not the entire side wall. We also offer cross-patterned panels that effectively conceal scratches.

• Modular System - Replace only the damaged panel
• Pre-printed pattern conceals scratches
  

Replacement panels for damaged bus shelters

It is indeed possible to preserve existing bus shelters and have Hammerglass replacement panels installed by us. Hammerglass panes are flexible and can be shaped accordingly to fit curved profiles, for example in roof constructions.

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

"We save more than 10.000 EUR per month"

In a pilot project in Stockholm, approximately 20 bus shelters were equipped with unbreakable Hammerglass.

"We selected the shelters that were most affected by vandalism and where the glass had to be replaced every two weeks. Since the installation of the Hammerglass panes, we have not had to replace a single piece of glass! We estimate that we have saved more than 10,000 EUR per month at these 20 bus stops alone - truly unimaginable figures."

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

"For the staff, it is much more pleasant to wipe off graffiti than to walk around with heavy plates of broken glass.In addition to the work environment and finances, there is a third factor that is at least equally important, namely that our customers can wait for the bus in a clean, undamaged waiting area. We are definitely very satisfied and would like to invite other transport companies to come and see for themselves." (Andreas Mehlqvist, Nobina)

Incorporate Hammerglass into your discussions!

Our designers can assist with drawings and proposals for functional solutions. We are happy to provide demonstration panels at a significantly reduced price to test Hammerglass wherever it is needed.

Decorate with a variety of prints and colors

Sometimes standard glass is not enough; you simply want "that certain something." With HammerART, Hammer glass panes can be provided with specially developed prints that offer unlimited possibilities for individual design.

For bus shelters, we particularly recommend screen printing. Hammer glass panels can, for example, be adorned with municipal coats of arms or closely fitting patterns in various colors. Digital printing of photos and artistic motifs is also possible, but it requires somewhat higher demands on the fastening and encapsulation of the print.

For larger panel series, there is the possibility of producing color-impregnated Hammer glass.