Folding bellows
for buses

HÜBNER has been producing folding bellows for articulated buses since 1952. Working with this unique depth of experience and expertise, the company's products are distinguished by their outstanding UV stability and tear and abrasion resistance. In addition to its commitment to quality, HÜBNER is devoted to continual development and enhancement of all components. On this basis, customers benefit from improved utility and expanding possibilities. 

HÜBNER folding bellows are made with specially coated fabrics and have a stable aluminum frame. All folding bellows are produced on a customized basis – exactly fitted to the vehicle type and vehicle design. On this basis, folding bellows models of all different sorts can be provided in accordance with customer requirements.

Outstanding material characteristics

Depending on the place of use, folding bellows fabrics can also be equipped with additional characteristics such as enhanced UV stability, resistance to heat and cold, higher tear resistance as well as abrasion resistance. This gives customers outstandingly adaptable and resilient folding bellows. Because durability and quality are hallmarks of the HÜBNER Group.

Sustainability you can count on – thanks to high quality materials

HÜBNER is pursuing the goal to achieve the best possible protection of our health and environment through the use of high quality materials in its production processes. This is in keeping with the REACH Program of the European Union. Fabrics for folding bellows should conform with the planned international specifications to rule out the use of any materials that are included in the so-called black or red lists of various OEMs. These specifications should limit the use of chemical halogens in fabric coatings.

Optically there are almost no limits in the look folding bellows can have. In addition to the standard gray model, HÜBNER also manufactures special design folding bellows according to customer wishes – making for articulated buses with their own special look. The folding bellows are available in single or multi-color designs. For example, the color of folding bellows can be perfectly coordinated with other features of the vehicle design. Or special designs with original motifs and graphic elements can be prepared, for advertising purposes or to celebrate special occasions. The folding bellows becomes an eye-catcher – and the bus becomes a design event.

HÜBNER also can supply translucent folding bellows made of BrillianFlex® materials. The benefit: In the bus interior, the articulation segment, which often tends to be dark, is instead brightened by sunlight shining through the translucent material. This makes for a friendly atmosphere in the bus and contributes to passengers' feeling of safety.

Coverings for power connection systems

Specially developed coverings for this purpose make it possible to lay power connection systems in the floor, sides or roof area of the folding bellows. The coverings separate and protect these lines from the interior passenger area of the bus. Depending on the vehicle model, HÜBNER offers a multitude of cover possibilities that perfectly combine design and technical requirements. In addition to the classic interior design solutions, the company's experts also develop and produce special roof and hood coverings.

HÜBNER also produces flexible folding bellows solutions for special vehicles of various sorts. These folding bellows fulfill customer-specific wishes for special forms and models with particular insulation properties for high or low temperatures as well as solutions with stricter fire safety standards that are oriented to requirements in the railway sector.