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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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Does Your Unconventional Project Need a Heavy Duty Hinge?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 28, 2023 4:49:44 PM

Your project is unusual. 

You aim to solve a unique problem that requires a custom solution. Adding mechanical motion control would perfect your design

But is it possible?

In the world of motion control solutions, there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Topics: Applications, Design, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Vectis, Manufacturing

Getting the Most out of Your Vectis DYO Adjustable Hinge

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 6, 2023 10:22:50 AM

With Vectis hinges, you're not just purchasing a product; you're investing in a bespoke solution.

Meticulously designed to match your unique requirements these hinges guarantee an optimal fit that negates the need for adjustments. 

The reason lies in how Vectis hinges are designed and made, which takes into consideration the weight, size, and center of gravity of your application.

Careful attention to design, installation, and use will help you get the most out of your Vectis adjustable hinge. 

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Topics: Counterbalance, Hinges, Vectis

Elevate Your Products with Vectis Customized Industrial Hinges

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 2, 2023 4:14:00 PM

Despite the advent of electric motion controls, the relevance of mechanical motion control in today's technologically advanced world cannot be understated. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Vectis

Looking for a Custom Hinge? Try Our DYO Hinge App

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 20, 2023 2:07:17 PM

When the Rolling Stones said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need,” we’re pretty sure they weren’t talking about hinges. 

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Topics: Design, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Vectis

6 Counterbalance Spring Hinge Design Details for Your Manufacturer

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 13, 2023 8:02:00 AM

We manufacturers would love it if we could design your component first and have you build your product around it. Of course, that’s usually not possible -- you have certain specs you want to meet, and we understand our design has to fit those parameters.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Design, Engineering, Vectis, Durability, standards & certifications

How to Build a Custom Spring Counterbalance Hinge With the Vectis App

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 12, 2023 2:09:00 PM

Off-the-shelf solutions don’t fit every design. To improve user experience, resolve a safety issue, or stand out from competitors, everything you put into your product design should fit like a glove.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Center of Gravity, Engineering, Vectis

VIDEOS: Motion Control Engineering Solutions for Complex Hinge Design

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 4, 2022 9:30:00 AM


Today “motion control” implies automation, robotics, and electronics. But you’d be amazed at what you can achieve when you combine old-fashioned mechanical engineering with a creativity-minded manufacturer.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Lid Support, Vectis, Durability, Safety, Food Industry, kitchen, hospitality, office equipment

Weber Knapp Counterbalance Hinges Help Your Industry Innovate

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 22, 2022 8:46:00 AM


At first glance, you might suspect that the only place you’re going to see a Vectis™ Counterbalance is in an industrial setting, perhaps mounted on an enormous machine shield, or maybe some type of oversize industrial tank lid. 

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Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges, Vectis

Vectis™ Technology: Counterbalance Motion Control Video Tutorials

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 25, 2022 3:07:22 PM



Choosing the right motion control solution can involve some tricky elements. When it’s time to understand the type of counterbalance or spring-assist hinge you need and the best way to move forward with the installation, it helps to have a visual guide as a resource. The Vectis pages provide both written content and videos that do everything from explaining how a Vectis hinge can be a better choice than a gas hinge to how to install and adjust the hinge solution you choose. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Industrial, Lid Support, Vectis

Vectis™ Technology Spring Assist Hinge

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 8, 2022 3:00:27 PM

Ever wonder how cryogenic freezers, tanning beds, and other heavy-duty lids open safely despite weighing 50 to 100+ lbs.? The answer: spring-assisted or spring-loaded hinges.

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Topics: Springloaded, Vectis, Manufacturing