Weber Knapp Blog

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. 

You’ve decided to install a flip-up countertop with a Lift Gate Assistant hinge – congratulations!

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

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

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

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.

Prototypes validate designs. Just as -- or possibly more -- important, they validate designs before they go into production.

Have you ever looked at your grill design and thought, “I wish this lid wasn’t so heavy and didn’t slam whenever I let go?” 

Product improvement and differentiation should be a priority for anyone involved with an ongoing project.

One of the best ways to do that? Do something the other guys don’t have the know-how or big-picture vision to do.