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How to Install Drop Leaf Table Hinges: Step-by-Step Guide

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 7, 2025 10:29:51 AM

When space is limited, flexibility becomes a design priority … and sometimes even a selling point.

Drop leaf hinges offer an elegant solution for maximizing surface area without increasing your furniture’s footprint — a key advantage in residential, commercial, and hospitality applications.

For manufacturers, engineers, and industrial designers, understanding how to install drop leaf table hinges isn’t just a mechanical task — it’s part of building user-friendly, space-smart furniture systems. This guide breaks down hinge functionality, spec strategy, and best practices for installation — arming your team with the insight to engineer reliable, space-efficient products.

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Topics: Applications, Design, Hinges, kitchen, hospitality, office equipment, Hospitality Furniture

Avoiding Ergonomic Workplace Hazards (Before They Hurt Productivity)

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 4, 2025 11:00:00 AM

Nothing derails productivity faster than uncomfortable office equipment. Most of us have experienced it firsthand: chairs that never quite feel right, desks at awkward heights, and keyboards that strain your wrists within minutes. Although these issues may look minor, they’re real ergonomic workplace hazards that can lead to chronic discomfort, reduced focus, and long-term employee dissatisfaction.

But solving ergonomic issues in the workplace takes more than Googling “ergonomic chair.” Office managers need to know how to spot bad ergonomic products and what makes a product truly ergonomic before investing.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Push Cart, office equipment, OSHA

Why Your Office Needs Ergonomic Computer Keyboard Trays

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 23, 2025 4:30:00 PM

At first glance, everything in your office might seem fine. 

Employees are diligently working at their desks, meeting deadlines, and keeping the wheels of productivity turning. But beneath the surface, a hidden productivity killer is creeping in — chronic pain and repetitive stress injuries caused by poorly designed workstations.

Without ergonomic solutions tailored to your employees, you may be unknowingly setting the stage for discomfort, injury, and reduced efficiency. These issues can spiral into costly outcomes, including increased workers’ compensation claims and lost productivity.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Appliance, Safety, office equipment

Innovative Ergonomic Solutions: Trends for 2025

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 6, 2025 10:30:00 AM

As workplaces change and technology moves forward, innovative ergonomic solutions are making a big difference in creating healthier, more comfortable spaces for employees.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Safety, office equipment

What's the Best Position for a Keyboard? [Correct Office Ergonomics]

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 20, 2024 3:45:00 PM

Sore wrists. A stiff neck. A tired back. 

Spend any amount of time working on an office computer with a keyboard that’s just not positioned correctly, and you’ll likely walk away feeling some discomfort. 

If your office or classroom is spending a good portion of its day sitting at a desk and working on a computer, you probably already know how important it is to promote correct office ergonomics. A healthy work lifestyle reduces back, neck, and eye strain, as well as the risk of desk job-related injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Safety, office equipment

Ergonomics in Healthcare Education: Creating A Comfortable Environment

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 26, 2024 2:36:16 PM

Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped. 

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment

Ergonomics & Custom Hotel Furniture: 4 Hotel Interior Design Trends

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 7, 2023 1:15:00 AM

While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel interior design seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, office equipment, Hospitality Furniture

Small Boutique Hotel Room Design Ideas + Motion Control: 8 Details a Vendor Needs

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 15, 2023 10:07:00 AM

From country roads to major highways, you'll likely spot more boutique hotels than vast chains. Even near big cities, boutique hotels are gaining traction. 

Globally, today's clientele values the "experience" aspect of their purchases. This holds for an awaited online package, a meal at a themed eatery, and beyond. 

Hotels and motels are striving to offer that distinct experience.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Gas Springs, Appliance, Center of Gravity, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Food Industry, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, hospitality, office equipment, Manufacturing, Hospitality Furniture

What Is GSA-Approved Office Furniture?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 3, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team's comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, standards & certifications, office equipment

9 Medical Ergonomics Improvements for Your Facility

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 5, 2023 10:15:00 AM

The benefits of integrating ergonomically designed furniture and equipment are well documented and include a wide range of health, safety, and comfort benefits. 

In medical environments, ergonomics are especially important because of the multitude of people they can impact -- and we’re not just talking about patients.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment