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
- Pivoting Loads and Counterbalance Hinge Useby Weber Knapp on May 20, 2022 at 12:13 pm
If you want to design a product with a heavy lid or door, it’s useful to research how engineers have solved similar problems with other products.
- Heavy-duty gas spring hinge and mechanical spring hinge usesby Weber Knapp on May 19, 2022 at 3:00 pm
The user experience for a product with a heavy lid or cover can range from awkward to annoying to downright dangerous. Picture holding an industrial toolbox lid in place while reaching in one-handed, maybe twisting your back in the process. Or what if it comes down suddenly when your arm or fingers are in the way? The bruises won’t be pretty, and the damage might be much worse. This is why many designers add gas spring lid supports to their lid design. Others lean toward using counterbalance spring mechanisms or other mechanical spring solutions.
- The three option levels for Heavy-Duty Grill Hingesby Weber Knapp on May 18, 2022 at 2:15 pm
Does the lid of that grill, smoker, or barbecue pit you designed fly backward or slam shut unexpectedly? Blame the cheap 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
sales@weberknapp.com
800.828.9254
Fax: 716.484.9142
