FASTENERS & SEALING
Taking the load off
Revealing how innovative hinge technology is ‘taking off’ in the aviation industry
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aircraft seating
ounded in 1984, Italian- headquartered company Geven has evolved from its roots as a family-run business initially specialising
in upholstery for the automotive sector to become one of the global leaders in the design and manufacture of aircraft seating and interiors. By achieving approved supplier status with top-tier aerospace OEMs, Geven has demonstrated consistent reliability and outstanding quality, dedication and professionalism in the aviation sector. Recently, the company sought to
replace its headrest hinge as part of its goal to reduce the overall weight of its seats, enabling airlines to meet industry environmental standards whilst
weight and enhanced performance
at the same time maintaining a high level of user experience in an extremely competitive market.
THE CHALLENGE New industry standards, as set by bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the EU emissions trading system (ETS), require airlines to reduce their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In response, Geven explored ways to reduce the weight of its aircraft seating without compromising function and passenger experience, or
increasing production costs. When redesigning the head supports in
Southco’s E6 extended hinge
their existing seating, the company was looking for a solution that would help to eliminate any avoidable weight or bulk.
Geven’s seat headrests were previously than 18mm in diameter. Although these hinges functioned adequately, they added unnecessary weight to the seating and did not complement the design aesthetics. Geven sought a product that would be light enough to help reduce the overall seat weight, but with a high enough level of functionality to meet the needs of the passengers of leading airlines. This posed a considerable challenge because reducing the overall size, diameter thickness and weight the performance of the headrest. In addition to these challenges, Geven was seamlessly within its complete range of aircraft seating.
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