How to Design the Optimum Hinge

This White Paper provides design guidelines for engineers to achieve optimum long-term performance of hinges.

April 10, 2012
Spirol International Corp.
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This article is geared towards Engineers who design hinges for their assemblies. The article details the two primary types of hinges: 1) a free fit hinge where there is little to no friction or drag when the latch or handle is rotated, and 2) a friction fit hinge where interference is required to prevent free rotation of components relative to one another.

This White Paper provides essential design guidelines for engineers to achieve optimum long-term performance of both types of hinges.

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