CHAMPION OF THE WEEK | Special hinges for 180° door opening (compact and modular enclosures)

CHAMPION OF THE WEEK | Special hinges for 180° door opening (compact and modular enclosures)

Co-design is in the DNA of Compex Inoxveneta: to meet the requirements of some of our customers, the need arose for a door that opens 180°. This is particularly useful when there is limited space around the cabinet, for example when the cabinet has to be placed on a rack above the machine and there is a passageway for the technicians.

In one particular case, the existing width of the rack was limited to 800 mm. This meant that the entire cabinet had to be divided into modules of 600 mm width to allow the cabinet doors to be opened.

During the 3D simulation and safety analysis carried out by the client’s technicians, the need arose to keep the escape route clear even with the cabinet doors open.

After some analysis and testing, the Compex R&D team developed a solution with a hinge that allows the door to open 180°. This customised solution is fully compatible with the standard solution and it is also possible to switch from one hinge model to another. The 180° opening door allows convenient and safe access to the cabinet for maintenance.

If you would like to know more, please contact our Product Manager, Michele Pagotto (m.pagotto@inoxveneta.it).