Diverse range of products leveraging Reinhold’s breadth of composite and metal capabilities
Cabin Interior products range from individual components to complex, tight-tolerance assemblies
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Composite Seating Structures
Products require a higher level of precision and conformance
Products must meet strength, fire worthiness and other thresholds
Requires technically differentiated production capabilities
Composite vs. Metal Seatbacks
Half the weight of metal pieces
Better anti-corrosive properties
Can combine multiple components into monocoque design for greater flexibility
Higher strength with greater durability
Mechanical Products & Assemblies
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Special features within our headrest designs
Patented vertical slide mechanism utilizing “infinite” positioning coupled with constant torque adjustable wing hinges. Frictions are factory set never requiring adjustment
Meets 14 CFR 25.853(a) and Airbus ABD0031 requirements
Customizable to customers mounting, stroke and geometry requirements
Special features within our adjustable armrest
Patented design incorporates “infinite” adjustment with locking feature
Easy adjustment,constant friction mechanisms
Customizable to customers mounting, stroke and geometry requirements
Special features within our rear mounted footrests
Patented friction pivot feature allows easy stowage with no friction adjustment necessary
Ratcheting version with multiple positions
Simple 2 position version
“Single Bar” and “Double Bar” versions available
Customizable to customers mounting and positioning requirements
Market Drivers
Global demand for air travel – Original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), industry groups and the FAA forecast growing demand for air travel over the next 20 years given positive macroeconomic trends, particularly in emerging markets
Strong outlook for deliveries – Significant order volumes since 2010 and new product introductions support strong ongoing production rates
Increased wide body demand – Increased demand for air travel coupled with airport capacity constraints in developed markets are increasing demand for higher capacity aircraft
Increased premium and feature-packed seating – Competitive differentiation across premium products and demand for in-flight entertainment driving seat selection and replacement
Increased composite content – Requirements for weight reduction and reduced part counts plus the design flexibility of composites driving increasing demand for composites
Growing installed base – Market share of composite seating is growing which drives a larger installed base and recurring aftermarket volume from refurbishment
Composite seatbacks save approximately $50,000 in fuel per wide body aircraft per year
Design, Development, and Certification
What We Do for Our Customers
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Design to OEM specification requirements
Work closely with development teams
Review of design concepts, performance criteria, weight and cost
Tooling design, composite placement and lay-up processes plus material selection for seatback, seat pan, bolster and secondary components
Product and tooling design for mechanical products: headrest, footrest, armrest and other mechanical products
Full design and analysis engineering services
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Certification
Work closely with certification and engineering teams
Design, test and build certification hardware to support testing and certification
Review failure analysis and develop preliminary structural hardware
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Production
Work closely with management, manufacturing and product personnel to ensure smooth transition to full-rate production
Provide value-added “upper assembly” content including composite seatbacks, composite seat pans, headrests, footrests, armrests and video brackets
