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6 Tiny Hotel Room Design Innovations That Save Designers Money Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 6, 2020 2:23:56 PM Tweet In today’s hospitality world, bigger isn’t always better. Yes, hotel room design is changing — all you need to do is observe the capsule hotel trend. It’s popping up throughout the world, but it’s…

Holiday Reflections – 2016 Posted by Leila Bell on Dec 14, 2016 11:16:29 AM Tweet The holiday season is upon us and boy have we been busy here with Vectis™! In today’s hectic work environment, it can be tough to find the time for reflective thought. Our energy has been focused on launching the website,…

Weber Knapp Introduces The Next Generation of Counterbalance Hinges Posted by Weber Knapp on May 10, 2016 9:42:26 AM Tweet JAMESTOWN, NY – In 2016 Weber Knapp, a leading manufacturer of motion control solutions, introduced the next generation of counterbalance, springloaded hinges.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinge Installation Guide for Professional Design Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 19, 2021 8:00:00 AM Tweet Incorporating kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies into product design is no small task. Engineers and designers need to pay special attention to factors like:

EPA Indoor Air Quality Certification + Your Office Furniture Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 28, 2021 3:33:00 PM Tweet Having the best ergonomic products in your office is important for employee health, safety, and comfort. However, poor indoor air quality can offset the benefits of those products by exposing your employees to toxic fumes…

Weber Knapp Counterbalance Hinges Help Your Industry Innovate Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 22, 2022 8:46:00 AM Tweet 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…

An Ergonomic Website for Ergonomic Office Solutions Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 29, 2020 8:05:49 AM Tweet Ergonomics isn’t just about what kind of ergonomic office products you’re using; ergonomics is about making life easier and relaxing your customers’ or employees’ bodies to be more comfortable. Whether at work, home, or a medical facility,…

[Overview] The New Slim-Integrated SI.1 Concealed Hinges Posted by Weber Knapp on Dec 20, 2022 9:58:58 AM Tweet   Our new concealed hinge solution – the Slim-Integrated Series Appliance Hinge (SI.1 Hinge) – provides high-end appliance manufacturers with valuable features including: Flush door panel mounting Self-closing motion control design Soft open stop High cycle life…

Buyer’s Guide to the Best Ergonomic Monitor Arm Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 31, 2020 9:56:47 AM Tweet COVID-19 caused many companies to seriously rethink the entire concept of office design. Many reopened offices have more individual space and require employees to spend more time within defined areas.

Vectis Technology: The Future of Hideaway Tables Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 14, 2021 9:04:00 AM Tweet     Summer time means eating outside on the picnic table, surrounded by family and friends. But who loves moving the heavy table once the meal is done? No one. Cue Weber Knapp’s Vectis™ Technology counterbalance hinges…

Counter Hinges: FAQs About Lift Gate Assistant for Pass-Throughs Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 17, 2022 9:30:05 AM Tweet Your heavy countertop has created some problems. 

Commercial Office Furniture: Durability, Sustainability, & Ergonomics Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 6, 2022 11:49:00 AM Tweet The way people work is changing, so the modern office (or home office!) should change to accommodate employee habits.  If you’re considering new office furniture, it’s essential to think about what your office needs. Do you need…

The Big Reveal: Heavy-Duty Hidden Hinges Open Possibilities Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 17, 2023 10:03:44 AM Tweet Hey, kitchen appliance designer! We know you’re always looking for ways to improve the function and aesthetic of your products. Consider this trend in hardware that has huge potential: heavy-duty hidden hinges. 

Vectis™ Technical Considerations #2 – Lid Gaskets and Counterbalances Posted by Leila Bell on Dec 1, 2016 10:10:49 AM Tweet Last month we began our series on technical considerations in order to help prepare you for your visit to the Vectis™ DYO app. We are confident that this series of blogs will help you make…

Counterbalance Hinges: Safety and Injury Reduction in the Workplace Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 24, 2022 3:24:00 PM Tweet Workers deal with a lot of equipment and applications that can cause trauma to their hands. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 102,350 total hand injuries occurred in 2020. 

Finding the Best Office Desk Position For Ergonomics and Productivity Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 12, 2020 12:26:20 PM Tweet Ergonomics is about more than how you position your body. It’s also about where. So it’s important to consider the best office desk position, whether at home or at work. 

Where to Purchase Ergonomics Office Furniture: How to Find a Supplier Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 18, 2022 3:00:00 PM Tweet So you’ve read up on the benefits of ergonomic office products. You’ve heard rave reviews about the top ergonomic office chairs, ergonomic computer solutions (i.e. advanced keyboard mechanisms and adjustable monitor arms), and…

How Do Gas Springs Work? | Heavy-Duty Hinge Design Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 12, 2021 4:15:00 PM Tweet 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, gas springs have a variety of applications. 

Weber Knapp Employee Focus: From Trucker Temp to Regional Sales Manager Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 14, 2020 5:29:00 PM Tweet A record 522,000 manufacturing jobs remained open in the United States in September 2019. So if you hear someone say, “Where are the jobs around here,” they probably haven’t considered the urgent need…

7 Benefits of a Counterbalance-Hinged Countertop Posted by Weber Knapp on May 3, 2022 12:15:00 PM Tweet Flip-up countertops and other counterbalanced hinge solutions offer multiple advantages for hospitality spaces and other business applications.