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
- GSA-Approved Office Furniture Is the Best of the Bestby Weber Knapp on March 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team’s comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability.
- 5 Benefits of Ergonomics in the Medical Fieldby Weber Knapp on February 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm
When most people think of workplace ergonomics, they think of the office worker who sits 8 hours a day in front of a computer. And as studies show, ergonomics is very important in this type of office setting, both for reducing strain and improving productivity. While the 9-5 office worker is the poster child for the importance of ergonomics, what about those on their feet most of the day? And what about their customers?
- Top 7 Spring-Assist Hinge Applications for Product Designby Weber Knapp on February 17, 2021 at 12:45 pm
Picking the right hinge for the right application can often seem like a difficult puzzle. You have to consider the cycle life, environment, and cost, which can often leave you at a standstill. But, there’s one hinge option that balances all three factors to provide a reliable and cost-effective hinge solution: spring-assist hinges.
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
info@weberknapp.com
800.828.9254
Fax: 716.484.9142