Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing
Knapp, a former trim designer, joined Weber in 1909, when the manufacturing facility covered a mere few hundred square feet and housed a limited but productive operation.
That year, the enthusiastic partners renamed the business and set it on a course to maintain high quality while providing for gradual but steady growth.
In the first decade, the primary products were phonograph hardware, needle cups and covers, hinges, and supports. 1920 brought growth and diversification when the Keeler Brass Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan purchased Weber Knapp.
Throughout its history, Weber Knapp has continuously been a supplier and contributor to innovations within in this industry.

Our Process
It all sparks when an innovative idea meets our patented technology. It doesn’t end until it’s custom packaged and shipped to your door. Check out a day in the life of product design & manufacturing at Weber Knapp.
Case Studies

Outdoor & Professional Kitchen
From BBQ smokers to kitchen appliances -- the possibilities for motion control and counterbalance hinges are endless.

Hospitality
Whether you need a pass-through countertop or a Murphy bed, there is a hinge for your hospitality needs!

Medical
Safety is important in every industry, but especially so in the medical industry. From ergonomics to motion control, Weber Knapp is here for your medical environment needs.

Hinges
This is our bread and butter. Our patented Vecits technology takes motion control and counterbalance hinges to the next level. Find out how!

Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics is all about being comfortable to increase productivity and ROI. We are always developing new ergonomic solutions.

Industrial
Don’t overlook our machining capabilities! We can do everything from CNC laser cutting to progressive die stamping.
Resources
Looking to learn more about motion control, ergonomics, or machining operations? Take a look at some of these great resources!
Downloadables

Download the Office Ergonomics Safety Guide
Where you’re an office boss or an HR department head, you want your employees to be happy and healthy. In the past, the most overlooked way to do that has been providing them with a fully ergonomic office workstation setup.

Intro to Motion Control and Counterbalancing for Product Design
In product design, motion and perceived quality are closely linked. When a lid, cover, or door moves smoothly or with just the “right” amount of effort, users can tell it's a high-quality product.

Intro to Motion Control and Counterbalancing for Product Design
Use our proprietary DYO app above by simply plugging in your product’s three critical parameters of the load to be counterbalanced.
Recent Blog Posts
Weber Knapp Blog Motion Control Engineering, Manufacturing Resources, and Articles
- Collaborative Workspace Design | Ergonomic Essentials & Hot-Deskingby Weber Knapp on May 30, 2023 at 2:15 pm
It’s a question many companies and their employees are still grappling with in a post-pandemic world:
- Ergonomics & Custom Made Hotel Furniture: 4 Hotel Design Trends in 2023by Weber Knapp on May 17, 2023 at 2:22 pm
While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel styles seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance.
- 9 Medical Ergonomics Improvements for Your Facilityby Weber Knapp on May 5, 2023 at 2:15 pm
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.
Proven and Trusted
These are just a few of our satisfied clients who have come to love motion control hinge design!
Get In Touch
Weber Knapp Co.
441 Chandler Street Jamestown, NY 14701
sales@weberknapp.com
800.828.9254
Fax: 716.484.9142