Slow Close Toilet Seat Case Study
I have been studying the various mechanisms needed to achieve a true long lasting slow close toilet seat. For years
New Product Release of Friction Hinges
We have developed a greaseless friction hinge series: GL375. The key feature is the lack of
Specifying a Rotary Viscous Damper
When someone realizes that in their design a rotary viscous damper is required many questions arise. The designer must ask
An Infinite Sea of Challenges
It never fails to amaze me, but I have been approached by another company to design a damper for an
Friction Hinge Operation Mode
Friction hinges have quite a few modes of operation. Almost all friction hinges rely on a physical interference between mechanical
Should I buy from overseas or from the USA?
I wanted to talk a little bit about the complex business of buying from overseas. Every company talks about it
What is a friction hinge?
A friction hinge is also referred to as a torque hinge, friction clutch or friction engine. A friction hinge is
As an engineering company we are really a technical partner
Engineering projects vary widely in scope. While I was consulting with a lawyer yesterday regarding patents and intellectual property I
Should I use a Damping Hinge or a Friction Hinge?
I want to explain the differences between the damping hinge and the friction hinge so it is easier to make
Perceptions of the Engineering Department
I was once asked to design a lifecycle testing apparatus for a mechanical device from the ground up. All mechanical,