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This section provides an overview for torque hinges as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 torque hinge manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked torque hinge companies as of April, 2025: 1.FORND Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., 2.Leeka Industrial Co., Ltd, 3.Actronic-Solutions GmbH.
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A torque hinge is a type of hinge used for opening and closing doors.
A mechanism is provided at the hinge portion, and in addition to its function as a simple door opening/closing axis, it has an additional function to assist in opening and closing. For example, when closing a large and heavy lid, this function prevents the lid from closing too vigorously due to the weight of the lid.
Such a function could be attached as a separate component from the hinge, but by incorporating the function into the hinge, design labor and space can be effectively utilized. Also, since no separate parts are attached, a cleaner design can be expected.
Torque hinges are used to adjust the angle of monitors and lighting on a variety of machine covers, machine tools, and measuring instruments. They are also used in doors for housing construction materials because they allow doors to open and close slowly, creating a sense of luxury.
Torque hinges come in several constructions. Three typical structures are as follows:
Spring-loaded torque hinges are used when a heavy door is to be opened and closed with little force, or when a door is to be forcibly closed to prevent it from remaining open.
The principle of the spring-loaded type is that a torsion coil spring is inserted around the central axis of the hinge, so that force is always applied to one side. When mounted in the opening direction, it assists in opening heavy doors.
Conversely, when installed in the closing direction, it can automatically close an open door.
Torque hinges with dampers are used when you want the door to open and close slowly. The purpose is to prevent accidental pinching of fingers when opening and closing doors.
Torque hinges of the damper-equipped type have a rotary damper or other mechanism at the center of the hinge that provides damping force. However, since it is only a damper, its function is only to limit the speed of movement.
Some dampers are bi-directional and some are uni-directional. The one-directional damper is easier to use because it works in both directions, so it also works when opening the door.
Torque hinges of the adjustable torque type are used to fix the angle of a door position, LCD display, or lighting. It has a disk-type torque limiter-like mechanism in the center of the hinge, and the angle of the door will not change unless a force greater than the torque limiter is applied to the door.
The amount of torque required depends on the weight of the door and the application, so most have a torque adjustment mechanism. Depending on the adjustment value, it may also work to limit the speed of operation, similar to a damper type.
However, since the structure is only like a brake, it stops in the middle of opening or closing the door and is not suitable for speed limiting applications.
There are three main advantages of torque hinges:
Torque hinges not only allow doors and other devices to operate slowly but also have the following additional functions:
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Sierra Pacific Engineering and Products is a company founded in 1986 and is based in California, United States, as a supplier of industrial hardware products. The company provides a full range of hardware items such as handles, pulls, latches, and locks to a different cross section of industries. The company specializes in the development of custom hardware items to meet the specific needs of its customers. It also utilizes prototype technology in the development of custom items and the enhancement of existing products.
Dirak, Inc. is a manufacturer of latching, locking, gasket, and hinging systems that was established in 1991 and is based in Manassas, United States of America. The company manufactures quarter-turns, swing handles, hinges, and multi-point latches. It also offers handles, gaskets, cable management, cover supports and cover stays, and locking system. The products are useful for various applications; one of which is to ensure the doors are securely closed. It has been ISO 9001:2015 certified, implying its ability to present quality products.
TAKIGEN MFG CO., LTD., founded in 1910, is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial hardware and equipment, headquartered in Shinagawa City, Tokyo. TAKIGEN provides a range of approximately 8,000 products, including handles, knobs, and pulls, as well as hinges and stays. They also offer catches, fasteners, latch locks, and interlock devices. Key switches, adjusters, casters, monitor arms, and slide rails are also part of their product offerings. These products are utilized in various industries, for example organically-friendly titanium and anti-bacterial handles, pulls, and knobs are installed in ambulance, care facilities, hospitals, and mobile healthcare units.
Sugatsune Europe, a company founded in the year 1930, based in Tokyo, Japan is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial components and hardware tools. Their product portfolio includes handles, pulls, knobs, hooks, brackets, shelving products, catches, latches, locks, hinges, lid support, drawer slides, wardrobe, cabinet door hardware, casters, and leveling glides. The company also provides effective solutions to residential, offices, hospitality, education, sports and cultural activities, transportation, and hospital sectors. The products are used in mainly for applications which include architecture, industries and furniture.
Fornd Industrial Technology Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of engineering hardware products founded in 2012 and headquartered in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu, China. The company offers hardware organization utility products such as standard locks for industrial cabinets, and electronic locks with smart features such as time release functionality or software monitoring. It also offers related supplies, including latches for access panels or doors, hinges, and mechanical fasteners. The company chiefly serves clients in China’s railway transit and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Rencol Components, a manufacturere renowned for knobs, handles, and hand wheels in the UK, leverages a century of design and manufacturing expertise in metal and plastic products. Building a global supply chain, they've expanded their competitively-priced Standard Components range. A key supplier, Rencol serves diverse industries with ergonomic products in various sizes and materials. Their engineers prioritize quality, adhering to strict controls at every stage. With substantial UK warehouse stocks and a rapid 6-week non-standard product manufacturing capability, Rencol Components stands in standard part provision.
Essentra Components is a producer of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded, and metal components, operating in 29 countries across 4 continents. Essentra Component has a catalog of over 45,000 products. These range from caps, plugs, wire & cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles & grips, access hardware, PCB, and electronics hardware. Essentra Component offers free samples of CADs of standard parts for assist customers in creating custom-manufacture red solutions, including prototyping and 3D printing.
Ranking as of April 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORND Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. |
25.0%
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| 2 | Leeka Industrial Co., Ltd |
18.8%
|
| 3 | Actronic-Solutions GmbH |
12.5%
|
| 4 | Rencol Components |
12.5%
|
| 5 | PINET INDUSTRIE |
6.3%
|
| 6 | Dirak |
6.3%
|
| 7 | TAKIGEN MFG CO., LTD |
6.3%
|
| 8 | Sugatsune Europe |
6.3%
|
| 9 | Essentra plc |
6.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the torque hinge page as of April 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Germany
|
3 | 30.0% |
|
United Kingdom
|
2 | 20.0% |
|
United States of America
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1 | 10.0% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
Taiwan
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
China
|
1 | 10.0% |
|
France
|
1 | 10.0% |
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135 products - Page 4
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Heavy lids and equipment covers can be easily lifted by the reaction force of the spring (power assist function). ・The balance adjustm...
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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■Features - Equipped with three-dimensional adjustment function (up and down, left and right, front and rear). - The hinge can be separated into th...
Sugatsune Industries Co., Ltd.
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■Features - Torque is generated only in one direction and not in the opposite direction, allowing for smooth operation. -Can be used with the axis ...
TOCHIGIYA CO.,LTD.
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■Features A hinge that can stand still at any angle. ■Applications Medical equipment, audio equipment, etc. ■Specifications Set the mounting plat...
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■Features ・Simple design ・Sufficient door closing force ・Built-in stop mechanism (if equipped with a stop) ・Easy closing speed adjustment ・Dri...
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■Applications Please use it for mounting 48/96 square DIN standard equipment. ■Features 1. It can be opened and closed using a hinge, making it ea...
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■122AT series hinge type ・Mounting hole position compatible with cutting of the frame side blade tip ・Compact yet strong door closing force with ...
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■100PC series hinge type ・Splash-proof specification that can be used outdoors ・Easy closing speed adjustment ・Built-in temperature compensation...
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■100PC series hinge type ・Splash-proof specification that can be used outdoors ・Easy closing speed adjustment ・Built-in temperature compensation...
NITTO KOHKI CO.,LTD.
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■100PC series hinge type ・Splash-proof specification that can be used outdoors ・Easy closing speed adjustment ・Built-in temperature compensation...
NITTO KOHKI CO.,LTD.
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■143AT series hinge type Mounting hole position compatible with blade tip cutting ■Standard set contents ・Spring hinge ・Damper hinge ・Spring pi...
