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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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What Is a Counterbalance System?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 20, 2023 3:45:00 PM

Like so many other manufacturing technologies, counterbalance systems make life easier for the end customer. Matched with the right application, they can be a game-changer for user experience and safety.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control

Creating Efficient Spaces with Foldaway Beds

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 14, 2023 4:35:00 PM

The global pandemic has prompted a significant shift in our priorities and perceptions, particularly when it comes to our living spaces. As people spent more time at home, a newfound appreciation for space optimization and efficiency emerged. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Durability, hospitality, trends

Full-Service Manufacturing: More Than Mechanical Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 10, 2023 12:29:00 PM

There’s nothing like taking your idea to a full-service manufacturer and getting a complete solution, start to finish.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Finishing, Durability, Aesthetics, Testing & Prototyping

Design Considerations for Commercial & Restaurant Swinging Doors

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2023 1:08:00 PM

If there’s one thing that commercial and restaurant kitchen appliances need to be, it’s durable. Ovens, grills, sinks, freezers, and microwaves all have to stand up to constant, repeated use. 

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Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Appliance, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen

How Kitchen Appliance Hinge Design Opens Possibilities

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to high-end kitchen appliance design, great performance is as important on the outside as it is on the inside.

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Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, kitchen

Getting Precise: Calculating for a Flip-Up Countertop

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 11, 2023 2:42:45 PM

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

Coming Up: Bar and Restaurant Expo 2023

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 22, 2023 12:05:13 PM

Our next stop on the trade show circuit this year takes us deep into the world of hospitality in a city synonymous with it. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, trade shows

Dream Kitchen Design with Mechanical Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 27, 2023 3:52:08 PM

It’s a pretty well-established fact that industry professionals tend to neglect themselves when it comes to their crafts.

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Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, kitchen

Retail Space Upgrades: Hinged Countertops

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 7, 2023 9:05:37 AM

“Hold on, let me come around the counter to help you.”

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Lid Support

Mechanical Motion Control Solutions: Find the Right Option

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 17, 2023 10:25:54 AM

Whether you’re designing a kitchen appliance, a bar countertop, or ergonomic office furniture, incorporating the right motion control mechanism lends functionality, safety, and elegance to your product.

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Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges