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LC098 Aluminium-Frame Airport Lounge Beam Seat 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
LC098 Aluminium-Frame Airport Lounge Beam Seat
by HEWEI Seating (HEWEI Technology Development Co., Ltd.)
A premium all-aluminium beam seat for airport lounge areas, combining a polished die-cast chassis with high-density PU cushioning for extended-dwell passenger comfort.

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 | LC098 Aluminium-Frame Airport Lounge Beam Seat | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | LC098 Aluminium-Frame Airport Lounge Beam Seat | Social Modular Sofa (Soft Seating) |
|---|---|---|
| Frame/beam material | Die-cast aluminium alloy, polished + electrostatic powder-spray | — |
| Seat/back construction | Integrated high-density PU foam, internal steel frame | — |
| Armrest | Aluminium alloy, PU-wrapped | — |
| Configurations | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-seat runs | — |
| Gross weight (3-seat, full arms) | ~62.7 kg | — |
| Optional accessories | Tables, integrated power/USB | — |
| Warranty | 8 years | — |
| Certifications | EN 16139:2013, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, SGS, RoHS, CQC | — |
| Colour matching | Pantone custom (300-seat MOQ, ~2-week lead) | — |
| 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 |
| Origin | — | New Zealand |
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