Simotec
Simotec Lightweight Torque Hinge

Manufacturer: Shimonishi Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd
Product name: Lightweight Torque Hinge
Features
- Lightweight torque hinges are use to assist the opening and closing of relatively light pressure plates (lids) that do not require the same load as high torque hinges.
- ・Like a high-torque hinge, the pressure plate opens and closes smoothly and can be fastened at any angle.
- – Can apply even and stable pressure to documents of various thicknesses
- ・It is make of resin material, so the cost of the parts is lower than that of high-torque hinges, which also reduces manufacturing costs.
- Applies to copiers that do not have an ADF (automatic document feeder) mechanism, and multifunction machines that also have scanner and printer functions.
- The lid opens and closes at an angle between 15 and 60 degrees, with automatic stop (products can be made for different weights and left-right balance)
- – Because it is base on a molded part, the color tone of the hinge can be adjusted to suit your needs.
- ・Shimonishi Giken Kogyo’s lightweight torque hinges can customize to suit your needs, including sizing and torque changes, as well as additional multi-functional designs.
Purpose of use
– Sanitary products, printer/multifunction devices, copiers
– Top covers and lids for various housings, etc.











