Lift assists for bar and countertop openings are crucial in modern taverns, kitchens, and restaurants. While they add aesthetic appeal, their main value lies in functionality.
Restaurant/Bar Countertop Hinges: How Do They Work?
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Hinge, Lid Support, Food Industry, kitchen
Small Boutique Hotel Room Design Ideas + Motion Control: 8 Details a Vendor Needs
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.
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
Design Considerations for Commercial & Restaurant Swinging Doors
If there’s one thing that commercial and restaurant kitchen appliances need to be, it’s durable. Ovens, grills, sinks, freezers, and microwaves all have to stand up to constant, repeated use.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Appliance, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen
How Kitchen Appliance Hinge Design Opens Possibilities
When it comes to high-end kitchen appliance design, great performance is as important on the outside as it is on the inside.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, kitchen
Our next stop on the trade show circuit this year takes us deep into the world of hospitality in a city synonymous with it.
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, trade shows
Saving Space with Innovative Heavy Duty Hinge Design
Today’s buyers want more features integrated into their products. They also want something that either doesn't take up a lot of space or uses space in a unique, effective way. So, how does a product designer balance the two?
Topics: Applications, Design, Grill, Aesthetics, Food Industry, Cost, kitchen
[Overview] The New Slim-Integrated SI.1 Concealed Hinges
Our new concealed hinge solution – the Slim-Integrated Series Appliance Hinge (SI.1 Hinge) – provides high-end appliance manufacturers with valuable features including:
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Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen, hospitality
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?”
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Grill, High End Grill, Hinges, Smoker, Smoker Grill, Food Industry, kitchen
[How to] Transform Outdoor Dining Spaces with Counterbalance Hinges
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:
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Topics: Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Smoker, Food Industry, kitchen, Smokin' Ugly
VIDEOS: Motion Control Engineering Solutions for Complex Hinge Design
Today “motion control” implies automation, robotics, and electronics. But you’d be amazed at what you can achieve when you combine old-fashioned mechanical engineering with a creativity-minded manufacturer.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Lid Support, Vectis, Durability, Safety, Food Industry, kitchen, hospitality, office equipment