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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

Weber Knapp Blog

Full-Service Manufacturing: More Than Mechanical Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 10, 2023 12:29:00 PM

There’s nothing like taking your idea to a full-service manufacturer and getting a complete solution, start to finish.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Finishing, Durability, Aesthetics, Testing & Prototyping

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

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

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

Retail Space Upgrades: Hinged Countertops

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 7, 2023 9:05:37 AM

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

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Lid Support

Mechanical Motion Control Solutions: Find the Right Option

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 17, 2023 10:25:54 AM

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.

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges

Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinges: Time to Upgrade From a Standard Hinge?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 14, 2022 12:00:00 PM

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

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Durability, Manufacturing

Revolutionizing Smoker Hinges With Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM

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?” 

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Grill, High End Grill, Hinges, Smoker, Smoker Grill, Food Industry, kitchen

Hotel Furniture Design | 5 Trends Sticking Around Post-COVID

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 25, 2022 10:24:57 AM

The post-COVID-19 traveler wants flexibility.

To keep up, hotel furniture design is trending toward multifunctional spaces and furniture. Gone are the days when a room or piece of furniture was used for a single purpose. Hotel rooms have become personal gyms. Hotel lobbies are meeting spaces. Even beds transform into a workstation. 

After the hard hits the hospitality industry took during the pandemic, hotels that thrive post-pandemic will be those that creatively evolve with changing health concerns and guest priorities.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, hospitality, trends, Hospitality Furniture

[How to] Transform Outdoor Dining Spaces with Counterbalance Hinges

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 11, 2022 9:00:00 AM


Thanks to counterbalance hinges, which make moving pieces easier by using a countering torque, several space-saving measures can be integrated to enhance your outdoor furniture including:

  1. Hide-away picnic tables
  2. Fold-down benches and chairs
  3. Pass-through bars and counters
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Topics: Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Smoker, Food Industry, kitchen, Smokin' Ugly