No matter where you live, work, or play, there are hinges around. Cabinets, fridges, grills, cars, and airplanes all have hinges that we interact with on the day-to-day.
Boats in particular offer an interesting opportunity for implementing kinematic motion control, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies. Marine hinge design takes into account factors ordinary hinge design might not, including weather condition, humidity, and corrosion.
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Topics:
Applications,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Finishing,
Durability,
Manufacturing
You’re an innovator who loves solving problems.
You have a mechanical aptitude and a drive to be creative.
You find challenges exhilarating.
If you find yourself nodding your head so far, we’d love to show you how your ingenuity and creativity can produce engineering solutions for ergonomic and motion control products.
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Design,
Engineering,
Manufacturing,
Employee Spotlight
No one wants to have a heavy lid come down on their hand while they are focused on completing a project. Likewise, no one wants to see someone else injured when there are hinges available to help avoid these accidents.
The hinge market includes a variety of motion control options, including both mechanical spring and gas spring hinges. While some prefer gas spring hinges, others opt for the mechanical spring alternatives.
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Topics:
Applications,
Motion Control,
Gas Springs,
Hinges,
Manufacturing
Thanks to the growing advancements and popularity of CNC machining, today's manufacturing process has become more streamlined and efficient than ever.
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Industrial,
Cost,
Manufacturing
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
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
Ever wonder how cryogenic freezers, tanning beds, and other heavy-duty lids open safely despite weighing 50 to 100+ lbs.? The answer: spring-assisted or spring-loaded hinges.
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Topics:
Springloaded,
Vectis,
Manufacturing
A quick look at a few higher-end refrigerators will show you how prevalent hidden hinges are in top-tier appliances. As the name suggests, these hinges are invisible to the casual glance and therefore create a more seamless look in the kitchen.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Lid,
Testing & Prototyping,
kitchen,
Manufacturing
Whether you’re seeking ergonomic equipment, counterbalances, or spring-assist hinges, ensuring your motion control manufacturer has your best interest and success in mind is of top priority.
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Cost,
Supply Chain,
standards & certifications,
office equipment,
Manufacturing,
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