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Design Considerations for Commercial & Restaurant Swinging Doors

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2023 1:08:00 PM

If there’s one thing that commercial and restaurant kitchen appliances need to be, it’s durable. Ovens, grills, sinks, freezers, and microwaves all have to stand up to constant, repeated use. 

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Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Appliance, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen

How Kitchen Appliance Hinge Design Opens Possibilities

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to high-end kitchen appliance design, great performance is as important on the outside as it is on the inside.

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Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, kitchen

Weber Knapp Team Readies for National Restaurant Association Show 2023

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 1, 2023 2:17:55 PM

Another trade show is upon us and our team couldn't be more excited.

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Raising the Bar: Why a Flip Up Countertop is a Must for Your Taproom

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 12, 2023 7:00:00 AM

You’re designing a new bar – or maybe upgrading your current establishment. You want to be bold and original. You want your customers to appreciate your place’s style as much as they’re enjoying their drinks.

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Getting Precise: Calculating for a Flip-Up Countertop

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 11, 2023 2:42:45 PM

You’ve decided to install a flip-up countertop with a Lift Gate Assistant hinge – congratulations!

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Lid Support

Enhance Manufacturing Safety Using Ergonomic Assessment Checklists

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 7, 2023 4:15:00 PM
An ergonomic assessment checklist helps identify and address potential safety issues before they become a problem, especially in manufacturing. Here we’ll lay out a checklist in three parts: 
1. Ergonomic manufacturing equipment
2. Ergonomic standards in the workplace
3. Ergonomic manufacturing hazards and how to avoid them
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Topics: Ergonomics, Industrial, Push Cart, Safety, OSHA

Coming Up: Bar and Restaurant Expo 2023

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 22, 2023 12:05:13 PM

Our next stop on the trade show circuit this year takes us deep into the world of hospitality in a city synonymous with it. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, trade shows

The Big Reveal: Heavy-Duty Hidden Hinges Open Possibilities

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 17, 2023 10:03:44 AM

Hey, kitchen appliance designer! We know you're always looking for ways to improve the function and aesthetic of your products. Consider this trend in hardware that has huge potential: heavy-duty hidden hinges

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Topics: Appliance, Hinges, kitchen

Identifying Bad Ergonomic Design in the Workplace

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 16, 2023 11:49:00 AM

As more companies and industries realize the benefits of implementing ergonomic equipment, more and more equipment claims to be “ergonomically” designed. And since ergonomic equipment is beneficial everywhere from the grocery store to the construction site, it’s important (and ever-more challenging to weed out the posers. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Push Cart, office equipment, OSHA

Hinge Finishes: The Benefits of Powder Coating

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 6, 2023 4:19:00 PM

Do not underestimate the power of powder coating!

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Topics: Appliance, Finishing, Durability, Aesthetics