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.
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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
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Outdoor & Professional Kitchen
From BBQ smokers to kitchen appliances -- the possibilities for motion control and counterbalance hinges are endless.
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Hospitality
Whether you need a pass-through countertop or a Murphy bed, there is a hinge for your hospitality needs!
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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.
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Hinges
This is our bread and butter. Our patented Vecits technology takes motion control and counterbalance hinges to the next level. Find out how!
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Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics is all about being comfortable to increase productivity and ROI. We are always developing new ergonomic solutions.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
- 5 Benefits of Multipurpose Bed Designs With Motion Control Solutuonsby Weber Knapp on June 20, 2024 at 6:55 pm
Maximizing comfort and value in an interior space is both fun and challenging for home and hospitality designers. It’s the #1 priority for tiny homes and studio apartments, but also a worthwhile endeavor for those designing in larger spaces. That’s why multipurpose and fold-out furniture is quickly gaining traction in the home and hospitality markets. Fold-out and multipurpose furniture either serve multiple functions, allow for easy storage, or both.
- Upgrading Wine Fridge Design With Hidden Hingesby Weber Knapp on June 19, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Consider an upscale restaurant on a busy Saturday evening.
- Weber Knapp Heads to National Restaurant Association Show 2024, NeoConby Weber Knapp on May 7, 2024 at 4:35 pm
The 2024 trade show trail calls our name again, and it’s taking us to Chicago.
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