Seating Direct (International)
Unit 6 Beaufort Trading Pk Pucklechurch Trading Est, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9QH
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SEATING DIRECT (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, trading as AirCare Systems, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2001, specialising in the design and production of pneumatic seating technology and custom components for ergonomic seating solutions. Their core expertise lies in developing patented air cell technology, including various pump-up, adjustable pressure, and self-inflating types, alongside proprietary 'no leak' valve and pump designs, manufactured using radio frequency (RF) welding and injection mould tooling to create airtight and leak-free valves. AirCare Systems serves a global client base across office furniture, automotive, vehicle, truck, agricultural, marine, work, specialist, and healthcare sectors, with products rigorously tested to industry standards for durability, including 250,000 repetitions for seating components. They collaborate closely with clients from initial prototyping to volume production, aiming to revolutionise chair design and enhance user experience through innovative air-based and foam-filled cushioning systems.
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SEATING DIRECT (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, trading as AirCare Systems, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 2001. They specialise in the design and production of pneumatic seating technology and custom components for ergonomic seating solutions.
AirCare Systems' core expertise lies in developing patented air cell technology, including various pump-up, adjustable pressure, and self-inflating types, alongside proprietary 'no leak' valve and pump designs. Their manufacturing capabilities encompass radio frequency (RF) welding and injection mould tooling, with a focus on creating airtight and leak-free valves. They serve a global client base of seating manufacturers across office furniture, automotive, vehicle, truck, agricultural, marine, work, specialist, and healthcare sectors.
Products are rigorously tested to industry standards for durability, including 250,000 repetitions for seating components and high compression resistance. AirCare Systems collaborates closely with clients from initial prototyping to volume production, aiming to revolutionise chair design and enhance user experience through innovative air-based and foam-filled cushioning systems.
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Press fleet1
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
Moulding capability1
- Product specialisms
- Automotive components
Production2
- Batch tiers
- Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
Tooling1
- Tool services
- Design & build
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive
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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration
Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · Recycled feedstock types · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · DFM support · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Handles volume production · Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies