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A damping hinge is a hinge that slows motion but will not hold the device in any fixed position. When a damping hinge is attached to a weighted device, gravity will cause the device to rotate on its own until the entire system reaches a state of equilibrium. The purpose of a damping hinge is not to hold a device in place but to reduce the effects of motion in an oscillatory system, e.g., in the case of a door slamming, we want to reduce that effect so that it closes slowly.
Our Damping Hinge Technology Features:
- Smooth feel and operation over the life of the damping hinge.
- Our damping hinges have been tested to exceed more than 100,000 cycles.
- Our damping hinges have negligible backlash for that high quality feel.
- Asymmetrical damping configuration for applications requiring less damping in one direction than the other.
- Ability to perform in different environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, or salt spray.
- Different materials and finishes available for cosmetics or corrosion requirements.
- All our damping hinges are RoHS compliant.
Damped hinges are primarily used in products that require control over the movement speed of doors, lids, boxes, and other components, such as furniture, automotive, aerospace, medical equipment, electronics, and more. They can solve many issues in products, including:
Safety
Damped hinges can control the opening and closing speed of doors or lids, preventing harm to users due to excessive speed.
Comfort
Damped hinges can slow down the opening and closing of doors or lids, providing a more comfortable experience for users instead of sudden impacts.
Durability
Damped hinges can reduce the risk of product damage due to improper use or excessive wear, thereby prolonging the product's lifespan.
Aesthetics
Damped hinges can be hidden inside the product, making the overall appearance more pleasing without any adverse effects on the product's design.