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An overview of how ComfortSpan Suspension Fabrics can save thousands of pounds of weight in Automotive and Aviation Applications
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SUSPENSION FABRICS – A NEW ERA
ACME MILLS - A VISION AND STRATEGY FOR SUSPENSION FABRICS
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WELCOME!
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WHAT’S GOING ON IN TRANSPORTATION?
Weight savings is one of the primary factors in transportation applications to ensure long-term energy savings.
Weight Savings "… mass reduction and improved aerodynamics are keys to reducing the workload.“ - Paul Mascarenas, Ford chief technical officer and vice president, Research and Innovation.
PlasticsToday – April 13th, 2012
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WHAT IS A SUSPENSION FABRIC?
A fabric which replaces: • Springs • Polyurethane foam • Wires • Clips • Insulators
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WHAT IS A SUSPENSION FABRIC?
While providing a support surface that is: • Comfortable • Durable • Design Flexible
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SUSPENSION FABRIC CHARACTERISTICS
•Single-Directional Stretch •Wear Resistant •Durable •Long Service Life •Can be Fire Retarded
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2012 SEATING PRINCIPLES
• Less weight equals better fuel economy.
• Less mass equals more passenger room, space and potentially more seats in any application.
• Warranty items on seating can be incredible expensive to rework.
• Seating is typically a “one-time” installation.
• Ensure the best possible passenger experience.
We in our respective industries are striving to make our clients delighted with our products and what ever market you sell into, the principles of our product are very similar when it comes to our customer’s expectations.
Mass Savings Comfort Durability
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• Foam is not recyclable.
• Our clientele are actively looking for replacements to foam.
Green Initiative
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• Substantial Weight Savings • Minimizes or Eliminates Foam • Replaces Springs and Wires • Better Passenger
Comfort
WHERE SUSPENSION SEATING SHINES
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ADVANTAGES OF SUSPENSION SEATING FABRICS
Average Weight Savings vs. a Traditional Seat: 1.5 lbs. – 8 lbs.
You can Reduce or Eliminate Non-Recyclable Foam
We at Acme have never had a warranty claim against a suspension seat that was properly installed… ever.
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CASE STUDIES OF SUSPENSION REPLACEMENTS
A major aircraft seating manufacturer created a suspension fabric-based seat, winning two prestigious industry awards, and making their client more profitable in the short/medium haul category.
A major automobile seating manufacturer created a suspension-fabric-based seat that saved space, weighed less, increased durability, and created unparalleled passenger comfort.
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AUTOMOTIVE SEAT CASE STUDY
45 lbs. • Foam Cushion • Metal Springs for
Suspension • Stock Seat Frame • Welds
42 lbs. • Dymetrol CS150 Seat
Suspension • Easy-to-install Clips
3 lbs. / Seat • Removed a substantial
amount of Non-Recyclable Foam
• Removed Metal Springs • Removed structural Metal
for Springs • Removed the Foam
Insulator
Original Design Rework Result
Automotive Seat with modifications to utilize Acme Mills’ Dymetrol in it’s redesign
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AUTOMOTIVE SEAT CASE STUDY Seat with Suspension Fabric Replacement
Detail of Suspension Seat Attachment
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AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
89 lbs. • Foam Cushion • Metal Springs for
Suspension • Stock Seat Frame • Welds
65 lbs. • Dymetrol CS150 Seat
Suspension • Easy-to-install Clips
-8 lbs/seat • Removed Back Rest
Metal Pan • Removed Backrest Foam • Re-Engineered Seat
Cushion with Cover • Headrest • Re-Engineered Back
Covers
Original Design Rework Result
Three Airline Seat set with modifications to utilize Acme Mills’ Dymetrol in it’s redesign
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AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Original Airline Seats
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AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Removing Foam and Installing Suspension Seating Materials
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AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Thickness/Mass Savings by Utilizing Suspension Fabric
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
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AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION
• By saving 3 lbs. per seat: – Typical weight savings in an automotive
application: 12 lbs. – Unparalleled Comfort – Reduced or Eliminated Foam – Reduced or Eliminated Warranty Claims
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AVIATION APPLICATION
• By saving 8 lbs. per seat: – Weight savings in a commercial aviation application:
1,512 lbs.* – Award-Winning Passenger Comfort – Reduced or Eliminated Non-Recyclable Foam – Adding ELEVEN Additional Seats per plane due to Size
Savings (up to 4 inches per seat)**
* - Based on 189 seats in a 737-800 ** - Based on studies on a Airbus/Boeing Seating Studies
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ABOUT ACME GROUP INTERNATIONAL
EXPERIENCE The Acme Group is a unique provider of industrial fabrics, textile services and filtration solutions. The group consists of three divisions - Acme Mills, Fairway Products, Great Lakes Filters, and our minority owned business partner – Ervins Group. Collectively, these companies develop, manufacture, customize and distribute textiles and fabrics for a wide range of industries and applications.
2001 – Chrysler Group – Stow-and-Go Seating 2011 – Acme Mills - Interzum Design Award – ComfortSpan UX 2011 – Aircraft Seating Client – Crystal Cabin Award
ACHIEVEMENTS
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CONTACT US Acme Group International
Governors Place 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway | Suite 120
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: 800.894.7110
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