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During the 2012 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Schneller introduced PanGuard – a revolutionary new lavatory flooring solution combining the well-known benefits of Schneller Non-Textile Flooring products with the protection of a formed floor pan into a seamless, custom integrated solution.
PanGuard was developed when Delta approached Schneller to help them ease the lavatory cleaning process. Delta was looking for a way to minimize the possibility of moisture becoming trapped between the flooring and the floor pan.
After exploring several options, Schneller was selected to create a hybrid product that would combine the non-textile flooring product with the floor pan into one, integrated solution. The finished product – PanGuard – not only achieves the original objective set forth by Delta but also results in additional benefits:
- Eliminates the possibility of trapped moisture between the non-textile flooring and the floor pan
- Improves the overall aesthetics of the lavatory with seamless, high definition flooring designs
- Reduces the weight of each lavatory by at least 1kg
- Minimizes supply chain delays and installation costs through a one-step solution
Based on the success of initial installations, Delta Air Lines plans to have PanGuard installed across its entire fleet by mid-year 2012.
PanGuard is the latest addition to Schneller’s wide-ranging non-textile flooring portfolio and will be available to all aftermarket customers with extensive aesthetic options. Customers can see PanGuard formed by Magee Plastics Company. on display in TIMCO’s FeatherWeight™ lavatory unit at its stand 5E20 at AIX. In addition, please contact your Schneller representative or Diane Geisler for an appointment to see a PanGuard integrated floor pan as formed by Triumph Interiors at the Schneller Meeting Room Hall 6 Room SE50 at AIX.
Company Details
Schneller is a global leader in the development and production of engineered decorative laminates and non-textile flooring for aviation and ground transportation. Schneller provides continuous roll and sheet production from its ISO-9001/AS9100 with Design certified production facilities in the United States and sales and services support offices in France and Singapore. For further information on Schneller’s products and services, please visit our website at www.schneller.com or feel free to contact us at info@schneller.com.
Magee Plastics Company is an ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100/EN9100/JIS-Q9100 approved manufacturer with over 44-years of experience manufacturing and engineering the finest FAA-PMA approved thermoplastic and composite aircraft interior products available to the airline industry. Our components are produced from the highest quality and industry recognized materials that meet, and in most cases, exceed all OEM standards or customer requirements.
TIMCO Aerosystems, a business unit of TIMCO Aviation Services, is one of a select few companies that can support its customers with a full spectrum of cabin solutions including state-of-the-art design engineering; interiors products including the FeatherWeight™ line of galleys, lavatories and seating; integration project management; and certification services under its FAA ODA Authority. For more information, please contact Jeff Luedeke at jeff.luedeke@timco.aero or +1.336.668.4410, ext. 3153.
Triumph Interiors, LLC is the industry leader in refurbishing and repairing aircraft interiors and manufactures a full line of PMA interior parts. We’ve consistently satisfied — and exceeded — the expectations of top airlines and MROsOur diverse services include ‘floor-to-floor’ panels, monuments, passenger service units and many other cabin interior components used on commercial, regional, and military aircraft. For more information, please contact us through our web-site: www.triumphgroup.com or Mike Beck Director of Product Development at mbeck@triumphgroup.com (412)788-4200