Weber Knapp Blog

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.

At some point, every engineer has to assess their design's durability, plan for replacement components, or figure out why something failed.

All of these situations are a part of working with spring components. ... Or are they?

Gas springs and their close cousins are abundant in many industries and applications. From overhead bins in airplanes, and from cargo doors to armored vehicle doors, industrial gas springs have a variety of applications. 

Installing a heavy-duty industrial hinge sounds like a daunting task. And it's true that you don't design or install the hinge properly, safety concerns and inefficient function will follow.

Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly raises the question: what is a hidden hinge on a refrigerator used for? Premium models often rely on these hinges to maintain a clean appearance.

Medical and scientific equipment operates under constant scrutiny. Every component must perform consistently and safely. Hinges are no exception.

Flexible work has become part of the day-to-day for many organizations. Instead of bringing everyone back to one central office, companies are shaping environments that support more flexible ways of working. Hub office design has grown out of that shift as teams rethink how and where work gets done.

Heavy-duty gas spring hinges may already be installed on your product. Over time, the performance of those hinges can decline as the strength of the gas spring weakens across the product’s lifespan.

Custom heavy-duty hinges often work behind the scenes, but they support some of the most demanding applications across modern industry.