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:
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Engineering,
Grill,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid Support
No outdoor living space is complete without a grill, kitchenette, or BBQ space. And with increased popularity in backyard BBQing, homeowners are adding innovative products like DIY 55-gallon drum smokers to their existing outdoor kitchens to set up their ultimate BBQ station.
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Topics:
Grill,
High End Grill,
Smoker,
Smoker Grill,
Food Industry,
kitchen,
Smokin' Ugly
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.
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Topics:
Applications,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Engineering,
Grill,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid,
Lid Support,
Smoker,
Aesthetics,
Cost,
Testing & Prototyping,
kitchen,
Manufacturing
Today’s buyers want more features integrated into their products. 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?
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Topics:
Applications,
Design,
Grill,
Aesthetics,
Food Industry,
Cost,
kitchen
The outdoor kitchen is quickly becoming a popular addition to the modern home. Where homeowners used to simply flip burgers, they’re now adding smokers, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, sinks, wine coolers, and more to their outdoor setup.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Appliance,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Grill,
High End Grill,
Hospatility Furniture,
Smoker,
Smoker Grill,
Aesthetics,
kitchen
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.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Center of Gravity,
Engineering,
Grill,
Industrial,
Lid Support,
Smoker,
Safety,
kitchen
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 BBQ or smoker grill design idea -- if you can convince them it’s worth the price.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Motion Control,
Design,
Engineering,
Grill,
Smoker,
Aesthetics,
Food Industry,
trends
Does the lid of that grill, smoker, or barbecue pit you designed fly backward or slam shut unexpectedly? Blame the cheap hinges!
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Grill,
Hinges,
Smoker Grill
Much like IoT has invaded just about every household, commercial, and industrial device, more and more markets are making use of motion control and lift assist technology. Buyers in a growing number of industries not only appreciate, but also expect motion control to take their product to another level, whether it’s:
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Design,
Gas Springs,
Grill,
Industrial,
Smoker,
Finishing,
Durability,
kitchen