Accessibility Systems for the Railway Sector
Passenger Doors, Access Ramps, Platform Screen Doors
Masats is a reference in public transport accessibility systems, including passenger doors and accessibility systems for people with special needs.
With more than 50 years of experience supplying electric and pneumatic door systems to the bus and coach industry in addition to access ramps and lifts for PRM, Masats began supplying products for the railway sector in 2008. Its portfolio includes passenger doors, access ramps and steps for rolling stock.
In 2016, Masats launched a new division with products for station infrastructure: Platform Screen Doors PSD and Gap Fillers.
The company stands out due to its innovative technology and because it is customer and service-oriented. Masats supplies products worldwide from its headquarters near Barcelona and to the North American market from its US-based plant.
Its product range includes:
Sliding Plug Doors for EMU or Light Rail Vehicles
A robust and reliable system. The door has been designed to reduce costs throughout the product lifecycle and for a safer and better passenger experience.
Sliding Step – Ramp RF2+ for Rolling Stock
This dual-use ramp can be deployed as a ramp, a step or a gap bridge and is installed in the floor of the train. The contactless technology offers speedy operation and the utmost safety and reliability.
Platform Gap Filler
Platform Gap Filler to overcome the gap between the train and the platform for safer access when boarding and alighting a train. The system speed and the synchronism with the PSD doors make for a perfect fit in fixed structures.
Platform Screen Doors PSD
Platform screen doors provide passenger safety, prevent accidental falls and enhance climate control and air quality at stations. Moreover, Masats PSDs provide quicker access and increase line capacity by reducing boarding and alighting times with a unique light signaling system for easy localization of active doorways. The modular design allows utilities to be incorporated into the façade, freeing up space at the station.
ThyraLink Communication System
Thyralink establishes direct communication between train doors and platform doors for open on-demand operation. This improves the sustainability of climate control at the station and on the train. The system can replicate the door status among each of them.
