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The Ultimate OEM Supplier for High-Quality Bus and Motorcoach Hardware Solutions

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At Austin Hardware, we understand that precision and reliability are paramount to success in the bus and motorcoach manufacturing business. That’s why since 1960, we have been your trusted source for high-quality hardware solutions designed specifically for the transportation industry.

We know manufacturers are tasked with engineering vehicles that meet rigorous safety standards, including requirements for durability and weight. We are fully equipped with the inventory and expertise you need to deliver these results and optimize passenger comfort.Our extensive inventory includes paddle handles, hooks, holders, fenders, trim, gaskets, weatherstrips, mechanical fasteners, sealants and adhesives, lighting, and more. 

With a vast selection of in-stock parts, and Vendor-Managed Inventory programs to streamline production, Austin Hardware is the premier supplier for the Bus and Motorcoach market.

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Access Hardware

Passenger comfort and safety are top priorities when  manufacturing buses and motorcoaches, and access hardware has the power to enhance both of these. Entering one of these mass transit vehicles, access hardware is a person’s first point of interaction that passengers have. These are often small mechanisms, but have a big impact on a user’s impression and experience. Our extensive selection of products include various kinds of latches, hinges, locks, handles. display mounts, and more.

  • Handles for window, door, and storage compartment operation. Grab and assist handles for entering and exiting.
  • Grab and assist handles for entering and exiting.
  • Latches for securing doors and access panels.
  • Heavy-duty lock latches for bus and coach compartment doors.
  • Hinges for smooth and efficient operation of doors and panels.
  • Detachable hinges for the removal of doors and tables to access extra space.
  • Handrails that are required on buses to meet ADA accessibility standards.
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Trim, Gasket, Weatherstripping

Bus and motorcoach manufacturers have the important task of constructing vehicles that withstand thousands of miles of travel, tough conditions and extensive wear. Trim, gasket, and weatherstripping provides important protection in several places, including doorways, edges, and windows. We are fully stocked with all the hardware you need to seal off edges and create barriers that keep the elements out and increase energy efficiency.

  • Trim used to protect the corners, bumpers, and edges of buses and motorcoaches, create an aesthetic finish and appearance, or to form a drip rail molding and prevent damage from water runoff.
  • Weatherstripping seals off doors and windows and protects the interior of the vehicle and passengers from extreme temperatures, rain, wind, and snow. They also increase energy efficiency by reducing drafts and air leaks.
  • Gasket is used for creating a seal between two stationary parts, such as at window edges, that insulates and keeps air and liquids from entering. They can also enhance passenger comfort by reducing noise and vibration.
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Sealants & Adhesives

From protection against harsh weather to enhancing passenger comfort through structural noise reduction, sealants and adhesives provide an extensive number of benefits that make them a crucial component of bus and motorcoach manufacturing. Sealants and adhesives work by bonding two substrates together or forming a protective barrier that guards equipment from deterioration caused by wear and weather. They are the key engineering safe vehicles that last for years to come and have countless applications.

  • Structural adhesives are high-strength, often primerless adhesion that strengthens and joins composites to metals. They can also be used for sealing and bonding floors, panels, and other interior elements of the bus or motorcoach and offer excellent environmental resistance on the exterior: roof coving, side panels, rub rails, and bumpers.
  • Adhesives are often used for manufacturing passenger seating since they offer excellent bonding and protection when bonding decorative trims, seat cushions, and plastic to metals.
  • Sealants enhance durability and aesthetics of the outside of the vehicle. All-weather sealants to protect the exterior from harsh environmental conditions.
  • Sealants or coatings can also help in reducing structural noise or improve temperature control which help enhance passenger experience.

Products for RV, Motor Home, and Camper Manufacturers

Our inventory does not stop at the products outlined on this page—we carry virtually any hardware solution you may need for your project, including ventilation products, drawer slides, gas springs, lighting and more. Our inventory is stocked with top brands and high-quality solutions that guarantee a safe and reliable mass-transport vehicle that meets all necessary safety standards.

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Top-Notch Seating Solutions

We know seating is the cornerstone of passenger comfort aboard your buses and motorcoaches. Investing in products that enhance the durability and comfort of passenger seats is critical, and we have the right parts for the job.

 

We recognize that securing the various substrates and components used in seating is a unique challenge, so we are stocked with all the adhesives, sealants, and fasteners you may need. 

 

We are here to assist you in finding bonding agents that are lightweight, strong, and adhere well to various materials. Our inventory is also full of strong, reliable, and easy-to-install mechanical fasteners.

 

Austin Hardware carries an expansive selection of adhesives, sealants, and mechanical fastening options for your varying project needs

 

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High-Quality Parts and Solutions For Bus and Motorcoach

Austin Hardware’s inventory is stocked full of the premium products and top brands that you know and trust. Check out these value-added solutions that will enhance the quality and ease of bus and motorcoach manufacturing.


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