{"id":34420,"date":"2025-07-21T12:23:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T10:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/?post_type=projets&#038;p=34420"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:13:29","slug":"technical-collaboration-excent-chooses-pronal-inflatable-jacks","status":"publish","type":"projets","link":"https:\/\/www.pronal.com\/en\/projets\/technical-collaboration-excent-chooses-pronal-inflatable-jacks\/","title":{"rendered":"eXcent chooses Pronal inflatable jacks to simplify the handling of business class seats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"142\"><strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"142\">A field-driven need<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"390\">As part of its aircraft cabin outfitting operations, <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"207\">eXcent<\/strong> faced a concrete challenge: how to handle <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"274\">business class seats <\/strong>often heavy, bulky, and equipped with electrical components more easily in a <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"389\">tight and constrained environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"594\">The company wasn\u2019t looking for a standard product, but rather a <strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"475\">custom solution<\/strong> that could integrate seamlessly into its operational processes without compromising <strong data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"593\">operator safety or ergonomics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"765\">It was in this context that <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"634\">eXcent<\/strong> approached <strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"656\">Pronal<\/strong> to develop a <strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"698\">handling assistance tool<\/strong>, based on a clearly defined need identified directly in the field.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;75px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34417&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"98\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"98\">A solution built together<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"291\">From the very first discussions, <strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"143\">Pronal<\/strong> was involved in the <strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"188\">initial design phase<\/strong>. A first version of the inflatable jack was developed and tested by the technical teams at <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"290\">eXcent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"586\">The feedback was immediate and decisive: to meet the requirements for <strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"398\">stability and lifting precision<\/strong>, an <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"431\">optimized second version<\/strong> was proposed. This iteration significantly improved the user experience and ensured safer operation under the specific conditions of the aerospace sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"784\">This process perfectly illustrates a <strong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"652\">co-development approach<\/strong>, where customer feedback is not only heard but <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"749\">fully integrated into the engineering process<\/strong> between <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"768\">eXcent<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"783\">Pronal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"105\"><strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"105\">An inflatable jack designed for aerospace, CE qualified for lifting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"256\">The choice of a <strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"149\">inflatable jack<\/strong> quickly emerged as a <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"208\">technical and functional solution<\/strong> to the on-site constraints faced by <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"255\">eXcent<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"517\">\n<li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"333\">\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"333\"><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"284\">Ultra-compact format<\/strong>: easily slides under seats without disassembly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"399\">\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"361\">High lifting capacity<\/strong>, despite minimal space requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"471\">\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"471\"><strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"425\">Controlled pressure<\/strong>: enables gradual, precise, and safe lifting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"517\">\n<p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"517\"><strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"501\">Reduced physical effort<\/strong> for operators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"711\">Customizable to fit various seat geometries and aircraft types, the jack adapts to <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"629\">multiple configurations<\/strong>, enhancing the <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"676\">flexibility and versatility<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"710\">eXcent\u2019s maintenance teams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;More informations&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pronal.com%2Fen%2Fproduct-category%2Flifting-bags%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34412&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"89\"><strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"89\">Tangible benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"202\">The integration of the <strong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"140\">Pronal inflatable jack<\/strong> quickly brought several key advantages to <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"195\">eXcent\u2019s<\/strong> teams:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"394\">\n<li data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"263\">\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"263\">A <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"235\">significant time saving<\/strong> during lifting operations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"327\">\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"327\"><strong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"293\">Reduced physical strain<\/strong> and improved working ergonomics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"394\">\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"394\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\">Enhanced safety<\/strong>, with fewer risks of injury or seat damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"698\">This project clearly demonstrates the added value of an <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"478\">industrial partnership<\/strong> built on <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"535\">listening, agility, and technical expertise<\/strong>. Through ongoing dialogue and an iterative approach, <strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"599\">Pronal<\/strong> was able to develop a solution <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"697\">perfectly tailored to the real-world needs expressed by eXcent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"878\">A shared success, born from a clear customer requirement, a joint drive for innovation, and a mutual commitment to improving working conditions in the demanding aerospace sector.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"187\"><strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"187\">Discover how eXcent teams use Pronal inflatable jacks to safely lift business class seats.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"311\">Watch the video on our YouTube channel to see the <strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"251\">speed<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"267\">simplicity<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"287\">efficiency<\/strong> of our jacks in action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Watch on Youtube&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DEsBZq3fwVNI&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EsBZq3fwVNI&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] A field-driven need As part of its aircraft cabin outfitting operations, eXcent faced a concrete challenge: how to handle business class seats often heavy, bulky, and equipped with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34412,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"project_categories":[],"class_list":["post-34420","projets","type-projets","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - 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