It's not the flashiest part of your setup. It’s not what your customers will notice first. But when a lift gate stop fails, everyone notices.
Think about a gate slamming down in the middle of a busy lunch rush, sending a shock through the counter — and through your team. It’s a dangerous disruption that’s completely preventable.
The lift gate stop may be a small component, but its impact on safety, surface protection, and smooth operation is anything but minor. In busy commercial kitchens, sleek retail counters, and sensitive lab environments, this single piece of hardware helps prevent slamming, preserves finishes, and ensures your lift gate closes exactly as it should — every time.
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Applications,
Motion Control,
Counterbalance,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Food Industry,
kitchen,
hospitality
Every detail plays a role in functionality and aesthetics when designing a kitchen. While elements like countertops, cabinetry, and appliances receive much attention, one small but crucial component often goes unnoticed: the refrigerator door hinge.
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Design,
Appliance,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Aesthetics,
kitchen,
hospitality,
Manufacturing,
Hidden Hinges
The smallest details can make the biggest impact on furniture design. The type of hinges and hardware you choose can bring sophistication to your furniture.
Knife hinges offer a perfect balance of sleek aesthetics and practical performance. These specialized furniture hinges are particularly suited for applications where a semi-concealed look is desired, making them an excellent choice for high-end furniture design.
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Design,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Aesthetics,
kitchen,
hospitality
When designing commercial furniture, it’s easy to focus on the big picture — sleek lines, sturdy frames, and modern finishes. However, one small but often overlooked component can make or break your design: the cabinet hinge.
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Design,
Hinges,
Aesthetics,
kitchen
Metal is the backbone of many high-quality commercial and industrial products, providing durability, function, and strength. The right finish can further boost the value of the final product, making it more versatile and better suited to specific requirements
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Industrial,
Finishing,
Durability,
Aesthetics
Furniture is more than just a functional element in a space — it plays a key role in defining the ambiance of a room, showcasing personal style, and simplifying everyday tasks.
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Applications,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Hinges,
Finishing,
Aesthetics,
hospitality,
trends,
Hospitality Furniture,
Hidden Hinges
RVs could easily be dubbed "tiny houses on wheels." While they offer a touch of luxury for your camping adventures, it's no secret that space is limited.
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Counterbalances,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Aesthetics
Editor's Note: This piece is an installment of an occasional series that looks at metalworking and fabrication services offered by Weber Knapp.
The right metal finish can make all the difference in the lifespan and functionality of a product.
Just ask those who made the wrong finish choice.
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Finishing,
Aesthetics,
Services
The term "roughing it" doesn’t apply to "glamping."
Short for glamorous camping, glamping is a way for people to connect with nature without sacrificing the comforts of modern living. In fact, glamping brings a bit of luxury to a camping scenario.
When designing glamping furniture, the key is to balance style and functionality.
One crucial component in achieving this balance is using kinematic hinges. These innovative hinges add an element of luxury to glamping furniture design and provide smooth and controlled motion, making them an essential feature for glamping furniture.
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Applications,
Design,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Aesthetics,
kitchen,
Manufacturing,
Hospitality Furniture
From country roads to major highways, you'll likely spot more boutique hotels than vast chains. Even near big cities, boutique hotels are gaining traction.
Globally, today's clientele values the "experience" aspect of their purchases. This holds for an awaited online package, a meal at a themed eatery, and beyond.
Hotels and motels are striving to offer that distinct experience.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Motion Control,
Gas Springs,
Appliance,
Center of Gravity,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Safety,
Food Industry,
Testing & Prototyping,
kitchen,
hospitality,
office equipment,
Manufacturing,
Hospitality Furniture