Workers deal with a lot of equipment and applications that can cause trauma to their hands. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 102,350 total hand injuries occurred in 2020.
Counterbalance Hinges: Safety and Injury Reduction in the Workplace
Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support, kitchen
Weber Knapp: An Industrial Hinge Manufacturer with CNC Expertise
Thanks to the growing advancements and popularity of CNC machining, today's manufacturing process has become more streamlined and efficient than ever.
Topics: Industrial, Cost, Manufacturing
Vectis™ Technology: Counterbalance Motion Control Video Tutorials
Choosing the right motion control solution can involve some tricky elements. When it’s time to understand the type of counterbalance or spring-assist hinge you need and the best way to move forward with the installation, it helps to have a visual guide as a resource. The Vectis pages provide both written content and videos that do everything from explaining how a Vectis hinge can be a better choice than a gas hinge to how to install and adjust the hinge solution you choose.
Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support, Vectis
While not always visible to the naked eye, custom heavy-duty hinges are hard at work in various industries every day.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support
5 Motion Control Hinge Solutions That'll Charm Your Customer
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:
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Engineering, Grill, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support
6 Types of Heavy-Duty Hinges & Where to Use Them in Commercial Designs
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.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance, Engineering, Grill, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Lid, Lid Support, Smoker, Aesthetics, Cost, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing
Industrial Hinge Design Calculations: Door & Lid Torque
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.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Center of Gravity, Engineering, Grill, Industrial, Lid Support, Smoker, Safety, kitchen
The Consequences of Bad Ergonomically Designed Equipment
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Industrial, office equipment, OSHA
We’ve all heard of the nightmare situations that improper ergonomics and training can bring to the workplace -- whether it’s chronic pain for your workers, short staffing, or even costly workers comp claims, bad ergonomics can be a big hindrance to any business, regardless of industry.
Topics: Ergonomics, Industrial, OSHA, Hospitality Furniture
When most people hear “ergonomics,” they think of office workers in cubicles. But ergonomics – designing or modifying the working environment for the worker’s health and comfort – is crucial to the construction industry, too.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Industrial, Safety