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Prototyping and testing
NORSAP 1100 CHAIR
2012
Modernized and compact operator seat, with high strength and full adjustment mechanisms integrated in a die-cast frame
Improving over the older, bulkier design, the 1100 chair was designed from the top down as an elegant, slim shell, and the mechanisms compressed to fit inside the new design.
New production methods were used, such as die-casting the whole chair and armrest frame with all mechanical interfaces and load bearing structures, and investment casting of polished stainless steel details.
Hidden mechanisms. Aside from an aesthetic exterior, the seat structure handles smaller bumps and shocks that occur in maritime conditions - and can also handle collisions at high speeds. Even the armrests are strong enough to support the weight of a man from all sides
Rough environment. The main difference when designing furniture for transportation is handling the dynamic conditions. The chair must be very strong to handle the use from workers at sea, including being bumped into from all angles when the seas are rough. Anything not strong enough to withstand the full force of an adult will usually break over time, and replacing maritime equipment is a costly affair.
Inviting. The maritime operator chair is a very important part of a bridge system, and due to the long hours spent during work shifts, the chair should feel like a home to the user.
The low reclining backrest is not only for resting, but also serves an important purpose when used in Dutch workboats that lower their cabin roofs to clear low bridges in the canals.
