STALA Connect is our newest stainless steel product, specifically designed for the transport industry. It’s engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern bus structures, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability.
STALA Connect is for lightweight bus body structures where the bending fatigue strength of welded tube connections is critical. By utilizing STALA Connect press parts in L, T and X joints, you can achieve a 30% increase in the FAT class (Fatigue Assessment Technique) by doubling the bending fatigue life cycles. Combining STALA high-strength tubes with STALA Connect press parts allows you to optimize your bus structural design and potentially reduce the wall thickness of tube materials.
STALA Connect provides exceptional strength, allowing bus structures to withstand the toughest conditions. For example, buses equipped with STALA Connect can handle rough terrains and heavy loads without compromising their structural integrity. This means lower bus body weight and longer-lasting vehicles with reduced maintenance needs.
Despite its impressive strength, STALA Connect is lightweight. This helps reduce the overall weight of the bus, leading to better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and bigger passenger capacity. Imagine a fleet of buses that consume less fuel and produce fewer emissions, contributing to a cleaner environment.
Our high-strength stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, making it perfect for various environmental conditions. Whether it’s salty coastal air or harsh winter roads, Stalatube bus building industry products ensure the bus structure remains safe and intact throughout its lifespan.
At Stalatube, sustainability is a priority. Stalatube products are made from recyclable materials, contributing to a greener future. CO2-footprint of Stalatube products is many times lower compared to coated carbon steel. By choosing STALA Connect together with high strength stainless steel, you’re not only investing in superior performance but also supporting sustainable practices.
The transport industry is constantly evolving, and Stalatube is at the forefront of this transformation. Our high-strength products, including STALA Connect, are designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of bus structures. By incorporating STALA Connect into your designs, you can achieve significant improvements in bus body weight, performance and cost-effectiveness.
We invite you to explore the benefits of STALA Connect and see how it can transform your bus structures. At Stalatube, we are dedicated to provide the highest quality solutions to meet the evolving needs of the transport industry. Together, let’s drive the future of transportation forward.
For more information about STALA Connect and our other innovative products, visit our website or contact our sales team.
The writer
Jori Määttänen
Sales DirectorHollow sections & profiles, Transport IndustryStalatube Oy (Finland)