Picking the right hinge for the right application can often seem like a difficult puzzle. You have to consider the cycle life, environment, and cost, which can often leave you at a standstill.
But, there’s one hinge option that balances all three factors to provide a reliable and cost-effective hinge solution: spring-assist hinges.
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Topics:
Applications,
Motion Control,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Springloaded
Incorporating kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies into product design is no small task. Engineers and designers need to pay special attention to factors like:
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Design,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Industrial
Not all manufacturers get to boast that they’ve been around for a century. But Weber Knapp can, and it’s thanks to our dedication to innovation and diversity. The technology has transformed since the 1900s, and so has the way we optimize your product.
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Vectis
Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain old door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies.
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Topics:
Applications,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
High End Grill,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Lid,
Lid Support,
Smoker,
Smoker Grill,
Testing & Prototyping,
Manufacturing
When it comes to manufacturing BBQ smokers, proper hinge design is vital. Smoker lids are often extremely heavy, which can make them a safety hazard.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Design,
Counterbalance,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Smoker,
Testing & Prototyping,
Manufacturing
As a kid, you might have marveled at the flip-up bar countertop at your parents’ favorite restaurant. But a lot has changed since then, and bar lift gates have improved significantly.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Manufacturing
Getting the right hinge for your commercial or industrial product relies on having a trusted and reliable hinge manufacturer. So it might be a good time to talk about cellular manufacturing.
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Topics:
Engineering,
Hinge,
Industrial,
Cost,
Manufacturing
There are many ways to make something go from point A to point B. Not all of them are great long-term solutions.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Gas Springs,
Engineering,
Industrial
Say you have a design for a component, but you’re not quite sure how to make it. You know it should be die stamped, but you only have a traditional die stamping machine, and that’s not going to cut it for this complex design.
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Topics:
Design,
Engineering,
Industrial,
Manufacturing
Mechanical motion control manufacturers power up their machining equipment every day. CNC milling machines are creating detailed work, and jig routers are making deep cuts.
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Topics:
Design,
Engineering,
Industrial,
Manufacturing