FASTENERS & SEALING
THE SOLUTION Geven replaced the existing headrest hinge with Southco’s E6 Constant Torque Position Control high torque friction hinge measuring approximately 10mm in diameter. Southco’s E6 class hinge incorporates the which provides constant resistance throughout the entire range of motion, enabling airline passengers to easily position headrests and other mounted components with zero-drift and backlash, even under vibration or dynamic loads, holding them securely at any desired angle. In addition to helping reduce their headrest size, the E6 class hinge it eliminated the need for secondary supports, simplifying Geven’s build process and reducing costs. Based on a standard product,
the overall cost of the development remained low. Southco slightly adapted the E6 hinge for Geven to add further length and provide greater torque, allowing the company to design a rigorously tested over 20,000 cycles with performance remaining within the optimal static torque range, the hinge ensures that the headrest maintains a consistent, high level of performance. As a result, using the E6 series has helped Geven to reduce the overall weight of its seats, helping airline companies to
Geven wanted to reduce the overall weight of its seats
meet industry environmental standards while reinforcing quality, reliability and durability for their passengers.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION Integrating a proven solution such as Southco’s E6 hinge series into Geven’s existing range of aircraft seating allows the company to demonstrate exceptional value to its customers. As a standard furthermore, its long lifecycle means that it is also helping airlines to reduce their maintenance costs. Although the initiative, the hinge is now being built into both premium and economy class seating ranges. Geven continues to of additional contracts with leading worldwide airlines, it is reaching new
clients with the prospect of supplying additional elements for their aircraft. “Working with Southco, we were looking to upgrade our current headrest system as the former system was a bulky, visible solution that added extra weight without superior performance,” explains Pasquale Rapullini, R&D Area Manager, Geven. “With new industry pressures, OEMs need suppliers to develop innovative solutions to help achieve challenging targets. The integration of the E6 into our new seat and headrest high levels of torque. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with Southco.”
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