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Machine and production line ancillaries, miscellaneous equipment
News Release from: EMKA UK | Subject: Hinges
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 January 2005
Hinge design drastically reduces
assembly cost
Costs for attaching items such as hinges to an enclosure door and frame often outweigh the cost of the hinge itself, but a new hinge design reduces assembly costs near to zero.
Costs of production, assembly, finishing and installation of modern equipment are largely time-dependent because of the high cost of labour involved relative to component costs Over recent years component costs have been subject to major cost down programs, whereas overhead and labour rates have increased
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Over 40 types of hinging are available from EMKA (UK) specifically designed for the specialist enclosure and panel manufacturer.
Consequently, costs for attaching items such as hinges to an enclosure door and frame can often outweigh the cost of the hinge itself.
EMKA, fully aware of this imbalance have used clever design to counter the trend with their 1110 program hinges.
This slick new design cuts assembly time close to zero with significant cost savings per cabinet.
The fabrication process too is much reduced, needing only two ten millimetre holes punched in the door and in the enclosure prior to painting.
Once paint is dry, hinge lugs placed though the holes accept a glass-reinforced nylon pin that clamps the hinge in place.
Careful geometric design ensures that the pins/lugs are self-aligning and compensate for various metal gauges while their self-tightening action provides a solid positive fixing.
Hinge parts of the 1110 program, usually arranged to provide lift-off capability, do not compromise security because the anti-vandal lugs prevent lift-off until the door is opened approximately 70%.
Other design features include positioning of the hinge pivot such that a door can be opened 1800, even when the enclosure is placed immediately adjacent to a similar enclosure in a suite style configuration. Request a free brochure from EMKA UK ...
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