When designing commercial furniture, it’s easy to focus on the big picture — sleek lines, sturdy frames, and modern finishes. However, one small but often overlooked component can make or break your design: the cabinet hinge.
Exploring Cabinet Hinges: A Guide for Commercial Furniture Designers
Topics: Design, Hinges, Aesthetics, kitchen
A Designer's Guide to Lid Stays: Taking on Heavy Lifting in Furniture
Topics: Design, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Lid Support, Hospitality Furniture
6 Types of Hinges for Furniture: Transforming Modern Furniture Design
Furniture is more than just a functional element in a space — it plays a key role in defining the ambiance of a room, showcasing personal style, and simplifying everyday tasks.
Topics: Applications, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges, Finishing, Aesthetics, hospitality, trends, Hospitality Furniture, Hidden Hinges
What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look
Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly reveals the widespread use of hidden hinges in premium models. As the name suggests, these hinges are invisible to the casual glance and therefore create a more seamless look in the kitchen.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing
Meeting the 2024 Supply Chain With a Motion Control Manufacturer
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges
Does Your Unconventional Project Need a Heavy Duty Hinge?
Your project is unusual.
You aim to solve a unique problem that requires a custom solution. Adding mechanical motion control would perfect your design.
But is it possible?
In the world of motion control solutions, there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach.
Topics: Applications, Design, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Vectis, Manufacturing
Precision Matters: Get the Right Lift Gate for Your Folding Countertop
You have a beautiful kitchen design in mind, complete with a folding countertop.
But have you considered the weight of this addition?
When it comes to folding countertop projects, precision is key. The weight and size of the countertop being lifted can greatly affect the counterbalance of the motion control system, and guessing or estimating can lead to serious problems.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Center of Gravity, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Hinges, Manufacturing
Choosing a Heavy-Duty Lid Support Hinge | Quick Reference Guide
From the retractable keyboard tray you use at work to the cupboard doors in your kitchen, hinges are a part – often unnoticed – of everyday life.
Sometimes, they take on bigger applications, such as industrial refrigerator door in the restaurant kitchen or the counter pass-through at a store.
In these more demanding scenarios, selecting the appropriate type of hinge, whether it's robust lid supports or adaptable gas spring hinges, becomes a significant factor in maintaining functionality and longevity.
Topics: Design, Gas Springs, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support
Getting the Most out of Your Vectis DYO Adjustable Hinge
With Vectis hinges, you're not just purchasing a product; you're investing in a bespoke solution.
Meticulously designed to match your unique requirements these hinges guarantee an optimal fit that negates the need for adjustments.
The reason lies in how Vectis hinges are designed and made, which takes into consideration the weight, size, and center of gravity of your application.
Careful attention to design, installation, and use will help you get the most out of your Vectis adjustable hinge.
Topics: Counterbalance, Hinges, Vectis
Glamping Furniture Design: Style & Functionality with Kinematic Hinges
The term "roughing it" doesn’t apply to "glamping."
Short for glamorous camping, glamping is a way for people to connect with nature without sacrificing the comforts of modern living. In fact, glamping brings a bit of luxury to a camping scenario.
When designing glamping furniture, the key is to balance style and functionality.
One crucial component in achieving this balance is using kinematic hinges. These innovative hinges add an element of luxury to glamping furniture design and provide smooth and controlled motion, making them an essential feature for glamping furniture.
Topics: Applications, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Aesthetics, kitchen, Manufacturing, Hospitality Furniture