Lantal, a Swiss supplier serving the aviation industry, has developed new inflatable seat cushions, with a sophisticated system that uses films made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Covestro.
Aircraft seats with air-filled cushions are helping to ease the strain. They offer passengers much greater comfort than conventional seats using foam and are also exceptionally light.Lantal, a Swiss supplier serving the aviation industry, has developed new inflatable seat cushions, with a sophisticated system that uses films made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from Covestro. Aircraft seats with air-filled cushions are helping to ease the strain. They offer passengers much greater comfort than conventional seats using foam and are...#
Air travellers can individually adjust the firmness of their seats or backrests as desired, simply by further inflating the cushions or releasing air from them. The extremely elastic and flexible TPU films ensure that the pressure inside the cushions is optimally distributed.
Lightweight seats benefit not only airlines, but also the environment. That's because when compared with conventional foam cushions, weight savings of up to three kilograms per seat can be achieved in business class, and as much as five kilos in first class.
Andreas Gühmann, technology director for Pneumatic Comfort Systems at Lantal said, “That saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions. And the system requires zero maintenance, which helps to further reduce operating costs.” (GK)
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