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.
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Topics:
Design,
Gas Springs,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid Support
You’ve decided to install a flip-up countertop with a Lift Gate Assistant hinge – congratulations!
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Lid Support
“Hold on, let me come around the counter to help you.”
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Hinge,
Lid Support
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.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Lid Support,
Vectis,
Durability,
Safety,
Food Industry,
kitchen,
hospitality,
office equipment
So your next design – be it a dishwasher, smoker, tanning bed, refrigerator, or another piece of equipment – needs the support and reliability of heavy duty industrial hinges. You’re working on your hinge design calculations and material specs, and things are getting complicated.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Finishing,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Safety
A custom hinge manufacturer should not just be a simple assembly line -- it should be a full-fledged partner to your entire process.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Smoker Grill
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.
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid Support,
kitchen
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.
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid Support,
Vectis
As a kid, you might have marveled at the flip-up bar countertop at your parents’ favorite restaurant. But a lot has changed since then, and bar lift gates have improved significantly.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Manufacturing
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.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Hinge,
Lid Support,
Food Industry,
kitchen