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Centrifuge Counterbalance Hinge

 Centrifuge Counterbalance Hinge
Counterbalanced hinge used in the medical centrifuge.

Counterbalance Hinge Applied in an Actual Medical Centrifuge:

  • Support life: 100,000 cycles for counterbalance action; 200,000 cycles
  • Torque adjustment provided
  • Open position mechanical stop provided at 80° ±5°
  • Finish: black oxide
  • Material: cold rolled steel
  • Support will counterbalance load "W" from the 25° open position to the 80° ±5° full open position. Lid may coast to the 0° full closed position below the 25° open position. Lid may coast to the full open position above the 55° open position.
  • Two supports required per lid.

Actual Medical Centrifuge Example:

LID NUMBER X Y "W" (LBS.) TOTAL WT. (2X"W")
LID-A 11.906 1.146 8.40 16.80
LID-B 11.625 1.171 7.80 15.60
LID-C 11.406 1.400 8.50 17.00

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