Transport, traffic, vehicles
High-quality products and expert advice are the basis for longevity. Both in the development and operation of vehicles and transport infrastructure.
Bachofen focuses on dynamics and progress – especially in the field of transport, traffic and vehicles. Combined with high process quality and efficiency along the entire value chain, we guarantee you maximum availability and low failure risks for your vehicles and infrastructure. Alternatively, we are there to support you through the challenges of vehicle construction so that you can focus on developing innovative solutions. We always advise you personally and according to your needs on the choice of components and on cross-technology assemblies. In this way, you achieve a significant reduction in complexity. Our warehouse in Switzerland, high-performance logistics and an intuitive and professional webshop enable us to respond quickly and flexibly to your needs. This means you can concentrate fully on your orders and leave component disposition to your reliable partner – us.
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Reference projects
Zentralbahn, public transport at its best
«Zentralbahn espouses the values of professionalism, togetherness, efficiency and innovation. I was pleased to find that these values are also important to Bachofen. As project manager, I can say without any doubt that we are an excellent match.»
Riding clean with diesel exhaust: Stadler Rail vehicle manufacturer
«Since we do not operate in the mass market, we very much appreciate the fact that we can sometimes purchase a small series of components from Bachofen for the construction of a single vehicle unit. You can also always rely on Bachofen when things have to move quickly. »
Sparkling clean on its journey: the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn
«It is really cool to work alongside Bachofen. It convinced us with its understanding of our concerns, the technical know-how of the consultants and the range of products. For the retrofit of our washing facility, the principle of ‘everything from a single source’ has proved its worth.»
Operational excellence: the SBB factory
«Important reasons for SBB’s cooperation with Bachofen are their engineering expertise and solutions-oriented consulting.»
Increased safety for 16,000 communters thanks to technical enhancements
«We were immediately confident in the technical expertise and timely availability of Bachofen.»
Product categories
Bachofen is your competent partner for a wide range of applications in industrial automation. Benefit from the experience and expertise of our employees – we are happy to advise you personally.
Focus topics and technologies
Don’t get bent out of shape: supreme heavy-duty telescopic slides
No uncertainty on the rails: Rectus quick-release couplings
Mayser safety technology: combatting last minute panic in passenger traffic
Guard duty on the ramp: BANNER vehicle detection
Wireless vehicle identification: miniature guardians
Accident prevention: it pays to play safe
Encoders for mobile machinery: the Turck mini holds tight
A shining example of personal comfort: DUOmetric light curtain systems
Up to the harsh conditions of the road: stainless steel couplings from Parker
Specially designed for work machines: the new Turck pressure transmitter PT1100/2100
Concrete application examples
Door securing systems
Door securing systems secure the entry and exit area on buses and trains used for public transport.
Fire pumps of water tenders
Fitting the fire pumps of water tenders with shut-off valves and automatic valves.
Emptying of the water tank
The emptying of the water tank on trains is controlled via a customer specific valve assembly and meets the requirements in relation to special voltages, the temperature range and vibration.
Cleaning vehicles
IP67-certified command equipment is fitted in cleaning vehicles used in the municipal sector.
Underride protection on commercial vehicles
Robust cylinders and valve combinations for the extendible underride protection on commercial vehicles.
Trap protection
Trap protection and trap recognition systems and safety mats with extension protection for the entry and exit area in public transport.
Parking-space management
Parking-space management using system solutions for monitoring, recording and control.
Straightforward alterations and modifications
Straightforward alterations and modifications in the transport sector using a qualified range of pneumatic components.
Transport logistics
RFID technology for transport logistics and controlling of the optimum flow of goods.
Drawers in rail and road transport vehicles
Drawers for goods and equipment on road and rail vehicles are operated via durable telescopic rails in a safe and user-friendly way.
Our expertise – your benefit
- Guarantee of safety in public transport
- Reduction in vehicle downtimes
- Customer-specific solutions for retrofit projects
- Compliance with the relevant automotive engineering standards
- Components that are resistant to corrosion, vibration, shocks, extreme temperatures, wear and tear
- Compliance with the relevant automotive engineering standards
- Safety systems provide comprehensive and lasting protection
- Components that are resistant to corrosion, vibration, shocks, extreme temperatures, wear and tear
- Adherence to the protection classes for the required use
- Certified components for mobile outdoor use
