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
Commercial & Restaurant Kitchen Door Design Considerations
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 regular, repeat use.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Appliance, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen
Making a Space-Saving Hinge Design for Your Heavy-Duty Application
Today’s buyers want more features integrated into their product. They also want something that doesn't take up a lot of space on their property or in their store. So, how does a product designer balance the two?
Topics: Applications, Design, Grill, Aesthetics, Food Industry, Cost, kitchen
6 Grill & BBQ Smoker Design Ideas to Get Your Customer to Go High-End
Today’s outdoor and backyard living enthusiasts treat grilling almost like a religion. They’re not afraid to drop down four-figure amounts on your latest grill or BBQ smoker design idea -- if you can convince them it’s worth the price.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Grill, Smoker, Aesthetics, Food Industry, trends
VIDEOS: Motion Control Solutions for Complex Industrial Hinge Design
Today “motion control” implies automation, robotics, and electronics. But you’d be amazed 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
6 Grill & BBQ Smoker Hinge Design Guidelines to Chew On
The summer season is synonymous with nice weather, long days and -- of course -- barbecues. More than ever, people are looking for a peaceful escape outdoors, and willing to spend big money on a high-end grill or smoker.
Topics: Counterbalances, Gas Springs, High End Grill, Hinges, Smoker Grill, Food Industry, kitchen
First-Timer's Guide to the Hearth Patio & Barbecue Expo
Topics: News, Grill, Lid Support, Smoker, Vectis, Food Industry, kitchen, hospitality
How a Kitchen Appliance Door Hinge Opens Your Design 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
Hidden Door Hinge Design: 5 Aesthetic & Functional Considerations
If you’re designing a product with a hinge, there’s a decent chance you want it hidden away from the world.
Topics: Applications, Design, Appliance, Engineering, Hinges, Durability, Aesthetics, Food Industry