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Ala Beam Seating vs Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Ala Beam Seating
by Altek Italia Design
Patented Italian-made beam seating for gate lounges, with anodised aluminium structure, multiple back-height options, and factory-integrated power outlets.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating)
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Fully upholstered modular airport lounge sofa on a solid oak sled base — configurable for premium waiting zones and airside dwell areas where comfort replaces throughput.
| Cost of ownership | Ala Beam Seating | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Ala Beam Seating | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Structure material | 12 mm anodised aluminium | — |
| Central support bar | Brushed stainless steel, 70 mm diameter, 3 mm wall | — |
| Base and arms | Cast aluminium | — |
| Overall height range | 850–1,150 mm | — |
| Seat height range | 420–440 mm | — |
| Overall depth range | 675–1,050 mm | — |
| Seat width | 600 mm | — |
| Upholstery fire rating | Non-flammable synthetic leather or fire-retardant integral polyurethane | — |
| Integrated power | Mains + USB per seat side; wireless Qi charging (optional) | — |
| Patent | International patent (modular connectivity system) | — |
| Origin | Made in Italy | New Zealand |
| Base material | — | Solid oak sled base (natural or stained finish) |
| Upholstery | — | Fully upholstered in specifier-selected fabric |
| System type | — | Modular (seat, corner, end, ottoman modules) |
| Configuration | — | Fully configurable to floor plan; CAD files on request |
| Structural warranty | — | 10 years |
| Manufacturing standard | — | ISO 9001 certified |
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