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General
Seating Inc. manufactures quality chairs that suit any task – and will fit every body. Our chairs are built to last, with a warranty to match, so we buy component parts from the industry’s most reputable North American suppliers. Our experienced Western New York crew works hard to meet our customers’ high expectations. Completed chairs are inspected and tested. We always do our best to ship your orders complete, correctly and on time.
Mechanism
Mechanism quality is determined by more than just the sum of its functions. The gauge of steel, thickness of springs, size of the mounting plate, and thickness of the back bar stock, combine with functionality and adjustability to determine the cost and quality of the control. EST is North America’s pre-eminent producer of chair components, manufacturing a vast array of models. We are proud to be an EST Distributor and choose EST models that exceed BIFMA standards for durability.
Pneumatic Cylinders
Pneumatic Cylinders (or Gas Lifts) are available in many different “stroke lengths, “internal pressures”, diameters, and inner wall thickness. Seating Inc. uses Suspa, the world’s leading supplier, as our pneumatic cylinder source. We use Class 4 cylinders for all our products, 60 lb. PSI, 55 mm cylinders for our 275 Standard products, 75 lb PSI cylinders for our 350 Intensive Use and 550 Generous Fit products. “Stroke lengths” are chosen to match the base and mechanism ordered to ensure that our chairs meet ANSI standard seat heights.
Bases & Casters
EST is number one in chair bases; that’s why we use them. Bases should be a minimum of 23" in diameter and have 5 legs. Carpet casters should be hooded with two wheels for added stability. Injection Molded Polyurethane bases should be reinforced with resin or glass for added strength. All of our parts meet or exceed these requirements.
Inner Wood
The quality of inner wood is determined by the grade, overall thickness, number of plys, and wood species. The country of origin is also important as moisture differences overseas can cause lumber to dry out and crack over time. We use only North American plywood in both simple and compound curves.
Foam
Seating Inc. uses three types of foam – slab stock, molded, and energy-absorbing TLC memory foam. Foam density is the primary property that determines foam quality. Softness is simply a personal preference. Slab stock is the least expensive foam, with density properties in the 1.2 to 2.2 lb range. Mid priced molded foam has a density range of 3.2 to 3.8 lbs. Premium energy-absorbing TLC memory foam density ranges from 5.0 to 6.2 lbs. Other properties that impact quality and comfort are: thickness, and compression reset or loss of thickness over time. We use high-quality foam that resists “bottoming out”. Seating Inc. foams meet the Cal 117 fire standard.
Arms & Armpads
Consideration should be given to more than the style and movement of an arm treatment. The gauge of steel, thickness of bar stock, and secure fastening are all important aspects. Armpads should support without reverse compression to your forearm and still be durable enough to resist scratches. We offer Northfield arms as options to all of our ergonomic task seating and choices of armpads for almost all of our models.
Textiles
The quality of a textile is more than just the number of “double rubs” achieved in a Wyzenbeek test. Fiber content, colorfastness, “backing”, weight, and mill warrantees should also be given considerable thought. We are proud to offer North American made textiles manufactured by Absecon Mills, Interface Fabrics, Mobern and Wyoming Weavers, along with the full line of upholstery products available through leading distributor Momentum Textiles.
Packaging
We make sure that our chairs leave the factory in excellent condition, and pack them to arrive in great shape. We use high quality, 350 lb. cardboard boxes with stapled corners and “hand hold cutouts” for easy lifting. All boxed chairs are packaged using cardboard “cross inserts” to prevent side impact shock, and “blown foam” fill to minimize impact shock to the chair.
Conclusion
Seating Inc. builds chairs that last, and backs them with an unparalleled warranty. We use high quality North American made component parts, balance quality with cost, and construct every chair with great care. Your Seating Inc. products will provide you with great value and years of trouble free service and comfort. |
