Designer’s Guide to Innovative Hospitality Solutions
All of the information you need about Weber Knapp’s motion control solutions and capabilities for designing your next project.
Weber Knapp’s proprietary software and experienced engineering team combine to create specialized counterbalance mechanisms for the hospitality industry.
Not only have we solved complex problems for globally recognized clients, we’ve also given them a competitive edge with our motion control engineering solutions. Our lift assist hinges make their products
- Feel lighter
- Safer
- More intuitive
- More ergonomic
- Stand out from the crowd!
Our baseline counterbalance hinges have been tested to 100,000 cycles. Your bar flap door lift assist or similar product will not fall, even when partially open. This allows for user peace of mind.
Improving Hospitality Design with Motion Control Engineering
When you walk into a fancy bar, what do you notice? Is it the lighting or the seating? Your eyes are probably drawn directly to the bar itself, which is often designed to be the focal point of restaurants and pubs.
The Lift Gate Assistant can make your bar both functional and fancy with a flip-up bar counter. Save your employees the hassle of wrestling with a heavy countertop and leave a lasting impression on your customers.
Use this interactive tool to get started designing a custom Lift Gate Assistant hinge today!
Patented Technology in Applications for Your Customers
Weber Knapp helped develop a pull-out bed with a folding desk and adjustable back support for Artone Manufacturing LLC. This product goes into high-end hotels throughout the hospitality industry.
Weber Knapp’s Lift Gate Assistant technology was able to increase workplace efficiency in King’s Seafood restaurants. Plus, the moving bar is a neat interior design element!
Motion control hinges and other counterbalance systems have numerous applications in the hospitality world, from cabinet and wardrobe doors to foldable furniture. Explore all the ways Weber Knapp contributes to the hospitality industry.
Our patented counterbalance technology offers precision and superior reliability for lid lift assists and door lift assists:
- Countertop hinges (bar flip top lift gate hinges, kitchen countertop bar hinges, etc.)
- Murphy bed hinges
- Tanning bed hinges
- Monitor mounting systems
- Furniture space saving mechanisms
Check out examples of our products and capabilities in action:
Case Study: Artone Manufacturing
Artone Manufacturing, a leading hospitality furniture and casegoods maker, wanted to stand out from the crowded BDNY trade show. Its lofty goal was a vertical Murphy bed with a desk that folds out of the headboard. Knowing the required motion control components would make or break the project, Artone called on an old partner …
Case Study: King’s Fish House
When King’s Fish House came to us with the idea of its lifting bar design, Weber Knapp was able to provide a Vectis solution for their project. The Lift Gate Assistant integrated nicely into King’s Fish House’s restaurants, adding not only a cool design element, but also improving employee experience.
The Lift Gate Assistant can make your bar both functional and fancy with a flip-up bar counter. Save your employees the hassle of wrestling with a heavy countertop and leave a lasting impression on your customers.
Use this interactive tool to get started designing a custom Lift Gate Assistant hinge today!
Design Details: Endless Possibilities for Your Project
Working with a partner that goes from design straight into production is a great way to ensure your project experience is seamless. Weber Knapp starts with blueprints and ends with a finished product; almost all of our manufacturing processes are done in-house.
Not to mention, our other capabilities for manufacturing. We have the equipment and the know-how for:
- CNC turning, laser cutting, press brakes, and routing
- Robotic welding
- Progressive stamping
- Powder coating
- Electroplating
All of these capabilities give us a great amount of flexibility in design and production, which gives you a custom product. Anything goes, not just motion control and counterbalancing. You need desk legs, furniture support, or vanity equipment? We have you covered. Talk to us about what you need, chances are, we can do it.
To learn more about our capabilities and what Weber Knapp can do for you–whether you’re in the design phase or ready for production–give us a shout!
Frequently Asked Questions from Our Design Firm Partners
Our goal is to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible. We accomplish this through transparency, and partnership. To help us get off on the right foot, here are some answers to questions that may be on your mind:
How can I order a hinge?
How can I order a hinge?
What’s the first step in getting the ball rolling?
What’s the first step in getting the ball rolling?
I have a very specific and unconventional design for a project, can you help?
I have a very specific and unconventional design for a project, can you help?
What kind of industries does Weber Knapp work in?
What kind of industries does Weber Knapp work in?
How do I know if I can benefit from partnering with Weber Knapp?
How do I know if I can benefit from partnering with Weber Knapp?
Hospitality Resources to Explore
Vectis DYO App
Want to get right into the nitty-gritty? Use the Vectis DYO app to spec out your project details and get a sense of what kind of motion control applications you might need.
Blog
Looking to read more about motion control or counterbalancing? Check out our blog, where we write about everything from calculating torque to designing solutions for the medical industry.
Videos
There is no better way to gauge a product than to see it in action. Mike will show you how our motion control systems work!
Hospitality Posts
Weber Knapp Blog Motion Control Engineering, Manufacturing Resources, and Articles
- 6 Types of Hinges That Can Transform Your Furnitureby Weber Knapp on September 16, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Furniture is more than just a functional element in a space — it plays a key role in defining the ambiance of a room, showcasing personal style, and simplifying everyday tasks.
- 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.
- Boutique Hotel Room Design Ideas + Motion Control: Details a Supplier Needsby Weber Knapp on September 15, 2023 at 2:07 pm
From country roads to major highways, you’ll likely spot more boutique hotels than vast chains. Even near big cities, boutique hotels are gaining traction. Globally, today’s clientele values the “experience” aspect of their purchases. This holds for an awaited online package, a meal at a themed eatery, and beyond. Hotels and motels are striving to offer that distinct experience.
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