Friction Hinges

Position Hinges

Reell's custom and standard constant torque friction hinges hold position throughout their full range of motion. Engineered with patented ReellTorq® clip technology, they provide a smooth quality feel during position adjustment, while being virtually unaffected by wear.

These high-precision friction hinges are available in a broad range of sizes and mounting styles with load capacities up to 11.30 N-m (100 lb-in.) of torque.

  • DX100 Multi-Axis Friction Hinge

    The DX100 is ideal for airline, railway, and automotive vehicle meal trays or fold-away work surfaces in applications such as medical carts and equipment.

  • SJ Series Ball Joint Hinge

    Spherical Joint Hinges: A New Dimensions to Position Control

    The patented Reell SJ Series Spherical Joint delivers Reell's premium feel and performance in a spherical hinge multi-axis position control device.

  • PH35

    High Holding Force One-way Hinge
    With torque from 50 to 100 lb-in the PH35 is the largest Reell catalog hinge, and Reell's 'One-way' torque technology eliminates the torque required to move the hinge in one direction, without compromising the holding force in the other.

  • MH18

    Molded Nylon One-way Hinge
    With torques from 4.0 to 8.0 N-m and a fully qualified life of 20,000 cycles, the MH-18 is first molded-nylon hinge to feature Reell's 'One-way' torque technology.

  • RT Series

    Reell's Most Versatile Position Hinges for Smooth Control
    The RT Series is available in 4 families with 3 shaft-end attachment options and torques from 1 to 50 lb-ins. With a fully qualified life of over 50,000 cycles, it raises the bar for long-life premium position control.
  • Reell PHT

    PHT

    Flag Hinge featuring One-way Torque

    Available in torques from 2.0 to 6.0 N-m.  Reell's 'One-way' torque technology eliminates the torque required to move the hinge in one direction, without compromising the holding force in the other.
  • Reell PHC Position Hinge

    PHC

    The PHC hinge is a zinc hinge features a conventional door hinge configuration with 270° of rotation. The PHC provides up to 2.79 N-m (24.7 lb-in) of torque in a small package.
  • Reell PHCA Aluminum Position Hinge

    PHCA

    Lightweight aluminum hinge - with Reell performance
    Its nominal weight of only 19.5 grams is less than half the weight of the equivalent zinc or steel hinge, making it ideal for aircraft and other transportation applications where weight is an important factor in product design.
  • Reell PHCS Position Hinge

    PHCS

    Reell performance in an attractive, corrosion resistant stainless steel package
    The PHCS is a stainless steel hinge that features a conventional door hinge configuration with 270° of rotation. It provides up to 2.79 N-m (24.7 lb-in) of torque in a small package.
  • Reell vTilt VESA Monitor Mount

    vTilt VESA Monitor Mount

    High performance monitor positioning in a simple, affordable package.
    Mounts directly to VESA standard monitors.  Features the premium feel and performance of Reell's patent-pending 'One-Way' torque technology.
  • Reell MH12 Position Hinge

    MH12

    Lightweight Molded Nylon Hinge
    Ideal for holding doors, covers, monitors, and hatches solidly in place, while allowing easy and intuitive position adjustment.

  • MH13

    Compact and Lightweight Positioning
    Optimized for performance at 1.0 - 3.0 N-m.  Ideal for automotive interiors. 
  • Reell MH14 Position Hinge

    MH14

    Versatile molded nylon hinge
    The MH14 positioning hinge features a conventional door hinge configuration with 270° of rotation. It is available in 12 torques from to 1.4 to 5.8 N-m (12,4 - 51.3 lb-in).

     
     
  • Reell MH15 Position Hinge

    MH15

    Molded from glass filled nylon, with torques up to 8 N-m, the MH15 has the strength to work in large applications.  It is available with an asymmetric torque design,  which allows for easy adjustment in one direction without compromising position control in the other, making it ideal for high-torque vertical mounting applications like hatches, covers and lids.
  • Reell PHA 8mm Position Hinge

    PHA 8mm

    The PHA 8mm positioning hinge has a diameter of only 8mm, making it perfect for your portable computer and enclosure applications. This hinge is designed to provide a smooth feel of quality and consistent torques of 0.28 - 0.65 N-m (2.5 - 5.8 lb-in).

  • PHB

    Reell's Model PHB hinge is designed for applications that require up to 2.79 N-m (24.7 lb-in) of torque and 360° rotation. The PHB has a smooth, quality feel, and provides consistent torque over long life, making it the right choice for larger applications.
  • Reell PHK Position Hinge

    PHK

    Versatile Flag Hinge
    The PHK features an asymmetric torque design that reduces the force required to move in one direction to 60% of that in the other direction. This can be especially effective in vertical mounting applications where it reduces the force needed to make adjustments in the upward direction, while still providing the full holding force in the downward direction.  It provides up to 5.5 N-m (48.7 lb-in) of torque with 360° rotation.

  • PHL

    Reell's Model PHL hinge features a conventional door hinge configuration with 270° of bracket rotation. The PHL provides a smooth feel of quality and consistent torques up to 3.39 N-m (30.0 lb-in) in a corrosion resistant package.

Need more information about Reell’s Constant Torque Friction Hinges?

As a top constant torque friction hinge manufacturer, Reell strives to provide exceptional products, including high-precision torque friction hinges and services to its customers. Contact Reell engineers directly if you need additional information about performance, fit and function.

DX100 Multi-Axis Friction Hinge

Options

Torque Equal Torque: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 N-m
Mixed Torque: 0.5/1.5, 1.5/0.5 N-m
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Equal, Mixed
Finish Plated Zinc and Stainless steel
Mounting   2 x M3 flat point set screws (see sales drawing for additional detail)
Weight 14 g

SJ Series Ball Joint Hinge

SJ200

Torque 0.2, 0.4 N-m
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Mounting Externally threaded M4 shaft end
M2.5 counter bore holes on housing
Weight 6.9 

SJ300

Torque 1.0, 2.0 N-m
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Asymmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Mounting Externally threaded 1/4-20 or M6 shaft end
M3 counter bore holes on housing
Optional AMPS std plate
Weight 24g

SJ500

Torque 4.0, 6.0, 8.0 N-m
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Asymmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Mounting Externally threaded M10 shaft end
M6 counter bore holes on housing
Weight 107 g

PH35

Options

Torque 50.0, 60.0, 70.0, 80.0, 90.0, 100.0 lb-in (5.65-11.3 N-m)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile One-way Forward, One-way Reverse
Finish Black
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting   M6 or 1/4" socket head cap screw or equivalent
Weight 346 g

MH18

Options

Torque 4.0, 6.0, 8.0 N-m
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile One-way Forward, One-way Reverse
Finish Black
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting   M6 or 1/4" butotn head screw or equivalent
Weight 121 g

RT Series

RT70

Torque 3.0,4.0,5.0,6.0,7.0,8.0 lb-in (0.34-0.9 N-m)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Textured Zinc
Attachment Flag, Straight, Knurled shaft
Dual Flag, Dual Straight, Dual Knurled shaft
Mounting Designed to accept M3, #4 or #5 screw or equivalent
Weight 9 g - 14 g depending on attachment

RT100

Torque 8.0, 12.0, 16.0, 20.0 lb-in (0.9-2.26 N-m)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Textured Zinc
Attachment Flag, Straight, Knurled shaft
Dual Flag, Dual Straight, Dual Knurled shaft
Mounting Designed to accept M4, #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 25 g - 36 g
depending on attachment option

RT120

Torque  20.0, 30.0, 40.0, 50.0 lb-in (2.26-5.65 N-m)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Textured Zinc
Attachment Flag, Straight, Knurled shaft
Mounting Designed to accept M4, #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 41 g - 64 g
depending on attachment option

RT50

Torque  1.0, 2.0, 3.0 lb-in (0.13-0.34 N-m)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Textured Zinc
Attachment Flag, Straight, Knurled shaft
Dual Flag, Dual Straight, Dual Knurled shaft
Mounting Designed to accept M2, #2 screw or equivalent
Weight 3 g - 8 g
depending on attachment option

PHT

Reell PHT

Options

Torque 2.0. 4.0, 6.0 N-m (12.7, 51.1 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile One-way Forward, One-way Reverse
Finish Plain Zinc
Attachment Flag hinge
Mounting   M4 or #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 106 g

PHC

Reell PHC Position Hinge

Options

Torque 0.0, 0.44, 0.78, 1.22, 1.57, 2.01, 2.35, 2.79 N-m (3.9-24.7 lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Plain Zinc, Black
Attachment Standard door hinge with straight or countersink holes
Mounting M4, #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 42 g

PHCA

Reell PHCA Aluminum Position Hinge

Options

Torque 0.00, 0.44, 0.78, 1.22, 1.57, 2.01, 2.35, 2.79 N-m (3.9-24.7 lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Aluminum
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M4, #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 19.5 g

PHCS

Reell PHCS Position Hinge

Options

Torque 0.00, 0.44, 0.78, 1.22, 1.57, 2.01, 2.35, 2.79 N-m (3.9-24.7 lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Stainless Steel
Attachment Standard door hinge with straight or counter sunk-holes
Mounting M4, #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 46 g

vTilt VESA Monitor Mount

Reell vTilt VESA Monitor Mount

One-way

Torque 5.0, 6.0,7.0, 8.0 N-m  (44.2-70.8 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile One-way
Finish Black Glass-filled nylon
Attachment Attaches directly to standard VESA compliant monitor
Mounting M4 screws or equivalent
Weight 125 g

Differential

Torque 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 N-m (26.6 - 53.1 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile One-way
Finish Black Glass-filled nylon
Attachment Attaches directly tostandard VESA compliant monitor
Mounting M4 screws or equivalent
Weight 146 g

MH12

Reell MH12 Position Hinge

Options

Torque 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6 N-m (3.5, 7.0, 10.6, 14.2 lb-in)
Life 25,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M4 or #8 Button head cap screw or equivalen
Weight 15 g

MH13

Options

Torque 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 N-m
Life 25,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M4 screw or equivalent
Weight 24 g

MH14

Reell MH14 Position Hinge

Options

Torque 1.4, 1.8, 2.2, 2.6, 3.0, 3.4, 3.8, 4.2, 4.6, 5.0, 5.4, 5.8 N-m (12.4-51.3 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Black glass-filled nylon
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M6 or 1/4" button head screw or equivalent
Weight 54 g

MH15

Reell MH15 Position Hinge

Options

Torque 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 N-m (17.7-70.8 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric, Differntial Forward, Differential Reverse
Finish Black Glass-filled nylon
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M6 or 1/4" button head screw or equivalent
Weight Symmetric: 73 g
Differential: 86 g

PHA 8mm

Reell PHA 8mm Position Hinge

Options

Torque 0.28, 0.37, 0.46, 0.55, 0.65 N-m (2.5-5.8 lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Plain zinc
Attachment Flag hinge
Mounting #3 screw or equivalent
Weight 8 g

PHB

Options

Torque 0.44, 0.78, 1.22, 1.57, 2.01, 2.35, 2.79 N-m (3.9-24.7lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Plain zinc
Attachment Standard, Countersink mounting holes (housing)
Left, Right, Dual-ended
Mounting Shaft end: #4, Base: M4 or #8 screw or equivalents
Weight 34 g (l/r), 38 g (dual)

PHK

Reell PHK Position Hinge

Options

Torque 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5 N-m (13.3-48.7 lb-in)
Life 20,000 cycles
Torque Profile Differential
Finish Plain zinc
Attachment 90° Flag Left/Right/Dual-ended 
Mounting 90° shaft end: #4 screw,  Straight shaft end: M4 or #8 screw
Base: M4 or #8 screw or equivalents
Weight 88 g -104 g
depending on attachment option

PHL

Options

Torque 0.9, 1.4, 1.8, 2.3, 2.8, 3.4 N-m (8.0-30.0 lb-in)
Life 50,000 cycles
Torque Profile Symmetric
Finish Plain zinc, Black E-Coat
Attachment Standard door hinge
Mounting M4 or #8 screw or equivalent
Weight 87 g