SABIC SOLUTIONS FOR MASS TRANSPORTATION: RAIL SEATING

Whether for luxury or hard commuter use, rail seating increasingly calls for new shapes to provide comfort and optimum seating density. At the same time, designs must meet a growing array of safety issues, durability and maintenance needs.

LEXAN™ and ULTEM™ resin, sheet and film continue to help designers create the next generation in sturdy, aesthetically pleasing rail seating, including alternatives to traditional thermoset manufacturing. New forms, thinner profiles, lighter weight – all are important, and SABIC can help provide the formability and strength required. Resistance to heavier loads helps to improve the longevity of seating, helping to reduce operational costs.

PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Weight reduction
Strength & stiffness
Aesthetic appeal
Flame, smoke, toxicity compliancy
Design freedom
Ductility
Recyclability
Good processability

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS:
Seat cladding
Seat back shells
Tray tables
Arm rests
Metal replacement
Thermoset replacement

KEY SABIC MATERIALS:
LEXAN™ Resin
LEXAN™ Sheet
ULTEM™ Resin

Ps: The above news come from sabic official website.