Products

PBB Conversion Packages

Ameribridge has developed a series of passenger boarding bridge components and controls that allow us to convert virtually any make and/or model of passenger boarding bridge to make use of today’s most advanced technologies. Because the type and age of PBB does not limit our ability to perform these conversions, Ameribridge is able to offer an unparalled opportunity to our customers. Advantages of a complete PBB conversion over a traditional PBB refurbishment include:

Standardization
- Reduce inventory
  - Reduce cost by reducing the number of spare parts required to stock. One style of controls and components equals one style of parts to stock.
- Simplified operation and training.
  - The Ameribridge operator control panel is a simple, intuitive, and user friendly interface that is much easier to use than most older PBBs.
  - Standardizing a customer’s PBB to use this single control design not only simplifies the day to day operation of the PBB, but it reduces the amount of time and resources required for training PBB operators. Instead of having to train each user to operate multiple types of bridges and/or sets of controls owners can train once and feel confident that each operator can operate any bridge in their fleet safely and effectively.
- Improved product performance and reliability
  - Ameribridge conversion packages utilize superior products.
    - Vertical drive motors are 5HP in place of the industry standard 3HP.
    - Horizontal drive motors are 7.5 HP direct drive motors in place of industry standard 5 HP chain drives.
    - Wheel bogie uses a wider wheel base and standard solid tires to provide a more stable base for PBB travel.
    - Operator console uses an intuitive combination of tactile controls and an HMI touchscreen to allow the operator a reliable and predictable response and feedback.

Radial bridges for commuter industry

Parts Inquiries: parts@ameribridgeinc.com

PC AIR hose baskets and accessories

Standard single hose basket
Double wide basket with MD80 Cart
MD 80 Cart
Hose reel
Side mount bracket
Hoses
Adapters
Bridge pre-cool kits

Regional jet floor systems

ACF floor extensions and modifications for CRJ and EMB 145, 170 and 190 regional jets

Pantographs

Standard 4” OD aluminum
Piggyback 4” OD aluminum w/additional conduit from 2” OD to 4” OD
Winglet – 4” OD aluminum w/full length aluminum bars for glycol lines.

Cable hoists and 400Hz Accessories

Standard arctic white 480V
380V and 575V motors available
2 and 4 button control station in standard painted steel or upgraded SST
400Hz output cables
400Hz cable end/noses
“Snake-A-Gator” (Crocodile) style 400Hz central system cable carriers

LED light retrofits

Direct replacement for T8 and T12 bulbs
Improved color warmth of fluorescent
No ballast required
Instant on at any temperature
Operate at a fraction of the cost of fluorescent
Dramatically longer lifespan than fluorescent

Tires and Wheels

Jetway solid tire replacements for pneumatic or solid tires
Dew replacement for pneumatic of foam filled drive and idler wheel for radial and apron drive PBBs

DewBridge Parts

Ameribridge is the ONLY authorized source for replacement DewBridge parts.

Additional Parts Available

Auto-Levels, safety shoes, wallboard, trim, ribbed rubber, pushbuttons, indicators, lenses, strobes, beacons, bells, power and communications cables, limit switches, circuit boards, inverters, canopies, canopy actuators, A300 canopy modifications, cab bumpers and frames, tunnel rollers and roller bodies, ball screws, AC drive conversions, and ACF Floors.

PBB Inventory

Ameribridge maintains a vast inventory of complete passenger boarding bridges, hard-to-find parts and peripheral ground support equipment. As a result, Ameribridge has become the industry’s “go-to” supplier and Airlines and Airports call us first to locate parts for both vintage and late model passenger boarding bridges. Our inventory is ever-changing and too vast to list on our site. Please inquire about any parts requirements that you might have.