When you're talking about office furniture, comfort and durability are as important for a workplace as safety and security. Staff members in many industries spend a large portion of their lives using supplied furniture, and ensuring their health and productivity increases ROI while reducing worker’s comp claims.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, standards & certifications, office equipment
4 Advantages of Heavy-Duty Hatch Hinges for Armored/Military Vehicles
If you’ve ever been to a military museum, you may have taken a tour of a tank or an armored truck. The huge hatches on those vehicles are very heavy -- if you’ve lifted one, you know what we’re talking about.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Lid Support, Durability, Safety
Top 8 Spring-Assist Hinge Applications for Product Design
Picking the right hinge for the right application can often seem like a difficult puzzle. You have to consider the cycle life, environment, and cost, which can often leave you at a standstill.
But, there’s one hinge option that balances all three factors to provide a reliable and cost-effective hinge solution: spring-assist hinges.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Engineering, Hinges, Springloaded
Standard or Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinges: Is It Time to Upgrade?
Engineers and designers often ponder over what type of hinges to use on their product. “Should we go with standard hinges or invest in heavy-duty industrial hinges?”
In most situations, a standard hinge is a cost-effective motion control method that will perform acceptably. However, if you’re looking for that next level of efficiency and safety, upgrading to a heavy-duty industrial hinge solution is the way to go.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Durability, Manufacturing
Design Guide for Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Marine Hinges
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.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Finishing, Durability, Manufacturing
Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinge Installation Guide for Professional Design
Incorporating kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies into product design is no small task. Engineers and designers need to pay special attention to factors like:
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Industrial
While some industries have been using motion control solutions for years, other industries could still benefit from modern hinge designs – ceramics being one of them.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Lid, Lid Support, Safety
Weber Knapp: How a Manufacturer Can Survive & Thrive for 110+ Years
Not all manufacturers get to boast that they’ve been around for a century. But Weber Knapp can, and it’s thanks to our dedication to innovation and diversity. The technology has transformed since the 1900s, and so has the way we optimize your product.
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Industrial, Vectis
Where to Purchase Ergonomics Office Furniture: How to Find a Supplier
So you’ve read up on the benefits of ergonomic office products. You’ve heard rave reviews about the top ergonomic office chairs, ergonomic computer solutions (i.e. advanced keyboard mechanisms and adjustable monitor arms), and desktop components for training desks.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Cost, office equipment
Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain old door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, High End Grill, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Lid Support, Smoker, Smoker Grill, Testing & Prototyping, Manufacturing