
LC056 Compact PU Airport Waiting Chair
A space-efficient PU-cushioned beam chair built for high-density gate areas where floor plan is tight and throughput is constant.
The LC056 is a compact single-pedestal airport waiting chair from HEWEI, constructed with a die-cast aluminium alloy frame and seamlessly moulded high-density polyurethane cushioning. The seat and backrest are formed as an integrated PU unit over an internal steel skeleton — eliminating seams that trap dirt and degrade under cleaning chemicals. The compact footprint is the defining characteristic: the LC056 fits into sub-standard gate bays, narrow pier corridors, and retrofit installations where full-depth beam seating cannot be accommodated without encroaching on circulation lanes. Typical deployment environments include regional and domestic terminals, satellite buildings, and secondary boarding gates at major hubs. The chair assembles into 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-seat runs via a shared structural beam, allowing planners to fill irregular bays without cutting standard units. Armrests are aluminium alloy with PU wrapping to prevent the cold-contact problem common in air-conditioned terminals — a specific concern in GCC airports where ambient cooling is aggressive year-round. Within the HEWEI range, the LC056 sits below the lounge and premium beam lines (LC098, LC125) and is positioned as an efficient, maintainable gate chair for operators prioritising cleaning speed and seat density over extended-dwell comfort. The anti-fouling PU surface and 8-year warranty make it a low-total-cost choice for airports managing high seat counts across multiple gates. PU colours can be matched to terminal livery with no MOQ constraint on standard shades.
Technical specifications.
| Frame material | Die-cast aluminium alloy, nano sparkle silver coating |
| Seat/back construction | Integrated high-density PU foam over internal steel frame, seamless moulded |
| Armrest | Aluminium alloy wrapped in PU |
| Configurations | 2, 3, 4, 5-seat beam runs |
| Surface treatment | Anti-fouling, wear-resistant PU coating |
| Warranty | 8 years |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, EN 16139:2013 (performance), SGS tested, RoHS, CQC eco |
| PU thermal stability | -30 to +100 °C |
| PU antibacterial rate | 99 % |
Use cases.
- ›Compact gate lounges and narrow pier corridors where full-depth beam seating cannot fit
- ›Retrofit seating installations in existing terminal bays with non-standard spacing
- ›High-density domestic and regional terminal gates with fast passenger turnover
- ›Secondary and satellite building seating where cost-per-seat efficiency is the primary brief
- ›Any terminal requiring Pantone-matched PU colour to align with branding or wayfinding zones
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.



