Shock mitigating marine seat inserts developed by SHOCK-WBV

SHOCK-WBV is proud to introduce its O-SERIES at METS, a versatile, flexible and hard-wearing modular seat insert system devised to decrease shock. Designed to improve comfort and safety, the O-series modular design means it fits within any sized cushions. The larger the cushion, the more units are used.

Manufactured from an extremely flexible and hard-wearing rubber material that returns to full height for the next wave impact, the exceptionally fast rebound keeps up with the fastest boats, providing a smoother ride. 

The O-series design means even when space is limited, or seats can’t be suspended, this simple solution will provide increased safety and comfort. It can be fitted to chairs along with SHOCK-WBV mitigation units to help meet the requirements of the EU Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC. Plus, should any water get in, the system drains immediately (unlike foam where water ingress reduces performance).

“The benefits of fitting shock mitigating systems to marine seats are well known,” says Graham Brown, managing director, Sea Sure. “Big wave shocks can cause immediate spinal problems, and the constant smaller hits associated with a Solent chop/wind over tide are not good either. Fitting the O -series can help to meet the legal requirements for commercially operated vessels and add to the comfort and safety of leisure boats.

“However, it is not always feasible to fit mechanical systems onto existing craft, and in fact not all craft need them. This is often the case with boats operating and cruising inshore or coastal waters or on lakes and rivers where they are unlikely to see wave shocks above the 5 “g” levels.

“The O -series has been specifically designed for boats operating and cruising inshore or coastal waters or on lakes and rivers where they are unlikely to see wave shocks above the 5 “g” levels. Extensive research and development has led to the seat insert system which has been tested on Sea Sure’s in-house drop test rig and test RIB on the Solent.”

Meet the Sea Sure and SHOCK-WBV team on stand  01.475.