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Vapor unveils sliding plug bus door system at APTA EXPO

Designed to meet the rigorous daily demands of city bus applications, the Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door includes a patented, electric actuator that minimizes space claim in the header area while maximizing clear door opening to facilitate passenger ingress and egress.

October 9, 2017
Vapor unveils sliding plug bus door system at APTA EXPO

Designed to meet the rigorous daily demands of city bus applications, the Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door (OSSP) includes a patented, electric actuator that minimizes space claim in the header area while maximizing clear door opening to facilitate passenger ingress and egress.

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Designed to meet the rigorous daily demands of city bus applications, the Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door (OSSP) includes a patented, electric actuator that minimizes space claim in the header area while maximizing clear door opening to facilitate passenger ingress and egress.

The new Vapor Electric Outside Sliding Plug Door System and advanced vDEC™ controller will be showcased at the APTA Expo, October 9 to 11, in Atlanta. Demonstrations will be presented in the Wabtec-Faiveley exhibit booth 8534 (Hall C) and the Mayser exhibit booth 3841 (Hall B).

“Vapor quality, safety and performance delivers American-made value for every major bus builder,” said John Condon, Vapor VP, sales for North America. “Our new Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door system is built on unsurpassed transit-proven experience, innovative engineering, and total concept-to-delivery product processes that meet every transit performance and environment challenge.”

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Designed to meet the rigorous daily demands of city bus applications, the Vapor Outside Sliding Plug Door (OSSP) includes a patented, electric actuator that minimizes space claim in the header area while maximizing clear door opening to facilitate passenger ingress and egress. The Vapor OSSP is engineered for smooth and quiet operation, and easy installation with minimal adjustments. The new vDEC electronic door control module assures precise door opening and closing speeds, obstruction sensing, advanced event logging, communication, and diagnostic capabilities.

As the leading door equipment supplier to the North American bus industry, Vapor Bus International designs and manufactures equipment for transit and commuter buses, intercity and tour coaches, shuttles, and utility vehicles. Innovative Vapor products include complete automatic door systems as well as individual components, such as actuators, controls, door panels, passenger and obstruction sensing devices, door seals, and accessories.

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