Flip-up countertops and other counterbalanced hinge solutions offer multiple advantages for hospitality spaces and other business applications.
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Topics: Applications, Counterbalance Hinge, Durability, Aesthetics, kitchen, hospitality
When most people think of workplace ergonomics, they think of the office worker who sits 8 hours a day in front of a computer. And as studies show, ergonomics is very important in this type of office setting, both for reducing strain and improving productivity. While the 9-5 office worker is the poster child for the importance of ergonomics, what about those on their feet most of the day? And what about their customers?
Topics: Ergonomics, Medical Equipment
5 Benefits of Computer Carts on Wheels for Hospitals
The way health care is delivered in hospitals is changing. Yet every medical center must still meet the same standards of exceptional care.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety
6 Design Details to Bring to your Counterbalance Spring Manufacturer
We manufacturers would love it if we could design your component first and have you build your product around it. Of course, that’s usually not possible -- you have certain specs you want to meet, and we understand our design has to fit those parameters.
Topics: Counterbalances, Design, Engineering, Vectis, Durability, standards & certifications
How Does Torque Affect a Heavy-Duty Lid Support Hinge?
When trying to include an innovative or safety-minded motion control design in your product, there’s a sneaky-confusing word you should know: torque.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Hinges, Lid Support
Distributors and dealers of ergonomic products and office furniture often look for proof that what they buy backs up its claims. They want their own customers to have that level of trust, too.
Topics: Ergonomics, standards & certifications
Anyone who’s spent an extended time sitting at a computer, whether for school or work, has probably experienced some form of strain. What once was the exception is now the norm -- desk jobs are more common than ever, and so are the related health risks.
Topics: Ergonomics
The Best Position for a Computer Screen in an Ergonomic Desk Setup
When it comes to ergonomics and computer screens, it’s all in how you look at it. One thing is beyond dispute: If you want an ergonomic desk setup at the office or in a university setting, there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way to do it.
Topics: Ergonomics
The Importance of Office Furniture to Workplace Posture and Ergonomics
The importance of office furniture in terms of workplace posture and ergonomics is becoming more apparent than ever.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics
5 Benefits of a Single-Source Custom Hinge Manufacturer
Industries over all the map -- hospitality furniture, outdoor and professional kitchen appliances, ergonomic office equipment, medical equipment, and more -- need motion control solutions. Sometimes, the path to their end result zigs and zags several times.
Whether you’re looking to consolidate production of an existing product or improve the design of a new one, single-source manufacturing makes sense.
Topics: Design, Safety, Supply Chain