Utilized in both larger cities and small towns, transit shelters are small structures for public transportation users at bus, train or light rail stops. These shelters provide a covering from poor weather conditions as well as a place to rest while waiting.
Advertisers have determined that transit shelters can be an excellent vehicle for targeted advertisements with the potential to generate revenue for both the owner of the shelter and for municipalities. A good transit shelter is created with vandal and weather resistant materials and boasts a low maintenance design.
Offering a wide range of products that are vandal resistant, weatherproof, and easily fabricated, Piedmont Plastics has long-term experience providing products for transit shelters as well as related advertising graphics. Read on to discover the top performance plastic materials used in transit shelters.
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Common Performance Plastics for Transit Shelters
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Cast Acrylic
Piedmont Plastics is proud to be a leading supplier of acrylic sheet in North America.
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Polycarbonate
Piedmont Plastics is an industry leading supplier of polycarbonate plastic sheet and products.
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Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
Piedmont Plastics is a supplier of aluminum composite material (ACM) sheet for signage, building cladding, insulation, and wall linings. Our products include AluPOLY, DIBOND, Alucobond, and more!
Ideal Transit Shelter Materials
Acrylic, Polycarbonate (monolithic sheet and twin-wall) and ACM (Aluminum Composite Materials) are often used to build the structure. Let's break it down further:
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Acrylic
A transparent, durable, and weather-resistant plastic, acrylic is desired for its clarity and strength, making it an ideal material for windows or protective barriers in transit shelters.
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Polycarbonate (Monolithic Sheet)
A single-layer, polycarbonate sheet known for its impact resistance and durability, this material is commonly used in settings where strength and safety are crucial, such as in the walls or roofs of transit shelters.
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Twin-Wall Polycarbonate
A lightweight polycarbonate sheet, this material is known for its thermal insulation and strength. It's often used in applications where weight reduction and energy efficiency are important.
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Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
A durable, lightweight material consisting of two thin layers of aluminum bonded to a non-aluminum core, ACM is frequently used for exterior cladding and signage due to its durability, ease of fabrication, and weather resistance.
Additional Products
Piedmont also carries a wide range of graphic materials that are used for advertising. These materials include vinyl films, banners, and other substrates suitable for printing high-quality images and text, ensuring that the advertising is both visually appealing and durable.
