An overview of how ComfortSpan Suspension Fabrics can save thousands of pounds of weight in Automotive and Aviation Applications

1. SUSPENSION FABRICS – A NEW ERA
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2. WELCOME!
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3. WHAT’S GOING ON IN TRANSPORTATION?
Weight Savings "… mass reduction and improved aerodynamics
Weight savings is one are keys to reducing the workload.“ - Paul
of the primary factors in Mascarenas, Ford chief technical officer and vice
transportation president, Research and Innovation.
applications to ensure
long-term energy savings.
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4. WHAT IS A SUSPENSION FABRIC?
A fabric which replaces:
• Springs
• Polyurethane foam
• Wires
• Clips
• Insulators
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5. WHAT IS A SUSPENSION FABRIC?
While providing a support surface that is:
• Comfortable
• Durable
• Design Flexible
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6. SUSPENSION FABRIC CHARACTERISTICS
•Single-Directional Stretch
•Wear Resistant
•Durable
•Long Service Life
•Can be Fire Retarded
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7. 2012 SEATING PRINCIPLES
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 Green Initiative
• Less weight equals • Ensure the best • Warranty items on • Foam is not
better fuel economy. possible passenger seating can be recyclable.
• Less mass equals experience. incredible expensive • Our clientele are
more passenger to rework. actively looking for
room, space and • Seating is typically a replacements to
potentially more seats “one-time” foam.
in any application. installation.
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8. WHERE SUSPENSION SEATING SHINES
• Substantial Weight Savings
• Minimizes or Eliminates Foam
• Replaces Springs and Wires
• Better Passenger
Comfort
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9. 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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10. CASE STUDIES OF SUSPENSION REPLACEMENTS
A major aircraft seating manufacturer created a A major automobile seating manufacturer created a
suspension fabric-based seat, winning two prestigious suspension-fabric-based seat that saved space,
industry awards, and making their client more weighed less, increased durability, and created
profitable in the short/medium haul category. unparalleled passenger comfort.
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11. AUTOMOTIVE SEAT CASE STUDY
Automotive Seat with modifications to utilize Acme Mills’ Dymetrol in it’s redesign
Original Design Rework Result
45 lbs. 3 lbs. / Seat 42 lbs.
• Foam Cushion • Removed a substantial • Dymetrol CS150 Seat
• Metal Springs for amount of Non-Recyclable Suspension
Suspension Foam • Easy-to-install Clips
• Stock Seat Frame • Removed Metal Springs
• Welds • Removed structural Metal
for Springs
• Removed the Foam
Insulator
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12. AUTOMOTIVE SEAT CASE STUDY
Seat with Suspension Detail of Suspension
Fabric Replacement Seat Attachment
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13. AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Three Airline Seat set with modifications to utilize Acme Mills’ Dymetrol in it’s redesign
Original Design Rework Result
89 lbs. -8 lbs/seat 65 lbs.
• Foam Cushion • Removed Back Rest • Dymetrol CS150 Seat
• Metal Springs for Metal Pan Suspension
Suspension • Removed Backrest Foam • Easy-to-install Clips
• Stock Seat Frame • Re-Engineered Seat
• Welds Cushion with Cover
• Headrest
• Re-Engineered Back
Covers
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14. AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Original
Airline Seats
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15. AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Removing Foam
and Installing
Suspension
Seating Materials
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16. AIRLINE SEAT CASE STUDY
Thickness/Mass
Savings by Utilizing
Suspension Fabric
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17. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
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18. 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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19. 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 19

20. 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.
ACHIEVEMENTS 2001 – Chrysler Group – Stow-and-Go Seating
2011 – Acme Mills - Interzum Design Award –
ComfortSpan UX
2011 – Aircraft Seating Client – Crystal Cabin Award
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21. 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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