Cleanliness is not optional in healthcare environments. Every surface, fastener, and moving component is subject to scrutiny because patient safety depends on it. That reality puts material selection at the center of medical equipment design – not as a final check, but as an early decision that affects compliance, durability, and long-term performance.

Engineers and designers often stop to consider what type of hinge a product really needs. In many cases, a standard hinge does the job – it’s affordable, reliable, and easy to source. But when equipment is heavier or used more often, those same hinges can wear out faster and compromise safety.

  No matter where you live, work, or play, hinges are everywhere. You’ll find them on cabinets. On refrigerators. On cars and airplanes. They’re a quiet part of daily life that keeps things moving. Boats are different. They rely on hinges that do far more than open and close. Marine hinge design calls for careful thinking about motion control, spring assistance, and the effects of salt, weather, and humidity.