Weber Knapp Blog

Do not underestimate the power of powder coating!

It’s a pretty well-established fact that industry professionals tend to neglect themselves when it comes to their crafts.

“Hold on, let me come around the counter to help you.”

Whether you’re designing a kitchen appliance, a bar countertop, or ergonomic office furniture, incorporating the right motion control mechanism lends functionality, safety, and elegance to your product.

When it comes to weight and motion control, developers certainly have their options. Two of the most popular options in high-stress, high-performance applications are gas springs and counterbalance spring hinges. Like with many other competing technologies, there’s a debate over which is the better value.

Prototypes validate designs. Just as -- or possibly more -- important, they validate designs before they go into production.

Engineers and designers often ponder over what type of hinges to use on their products. 

Have you ever looked at your grill design and thought, “I wish this lid wasn’t so heavy and didn’t slam whenever I let go?”