You wouldn’t want to work in a building that’s not fire-safe, would you? Leaving your toaster strudel in the microwave too long becomes a big hazard.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Testing & Prototyping
How Integrating Custom Concealed Hinges Can Class Up Your Design
When designing a modern and luxurious kitchen or bathroom, the last thing a homeowner wants is an obtrusive piece of equipment disrupting the flow and appearance of the room.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Hinges
5 Motion Control Hinge Solutions That'll Charm Your Customer
Product makers who want to take their design to another level have more motion control options than ever.
Your manufacturer can now apply hinge solutions in a variety of innovative ways, making your product easier to use and safer at the same time. The right hinge design can, among other things:
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Engineering, Grill, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support
From doctor's offices to hotels, small workspaces have challenged businesses across many industries.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Hospitality Furniture
6 Types of Heavy-Duty Hinges & Where to Use Them in Commercial Designs
Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain, 'ol door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance, Engineering, Grill, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Lid, Lid Support, Smoker, Aesthetics, Cost, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing
Space is a premium in major cities. Boutique hotel design can demand a tight budget. Today, many hotel room design trends focus on maximizing space for customers through creative approaches.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Aesthetics, hospitality
Industrial Hinge Design Calculations: Door & Lid Torque
Complex hinge design is a staple of many high-end, high-performing products. The math required to make your lid, cover, or door work as advertised can be wildly different depending on your application.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Center of Gravity, Engineering, Grill, Industrial, Lid Support, Smoker, Safety, kitchen
The Consequences of Bad Ergonomically Designed Equipment
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Industrial, office equipment, OSHA
3 Features of Heavy-Duty Spring-Assisted Hinges in Product Design
When designing industrial-grade, heavyweight products, factoring in motion control is crucial to both the product’s longevity and the end user’s safety. When used correctly, gas, spring-assisted, and counterbalance hinges significantly reduce the risk of injuries that can result in insurance claims or liability issues.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Springloaded
Gas springs and their close cousins are abundant in many industries and applications. From overhead bins in airplanes, and from cargo doors to armored vehicle doors, gas springs have a variety of applications.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Gas Springs, Durability, Safety