Friction Hinges
Friction Hinges
Premium Motion Creates a Better User Experience
Engineered with patented ReellTorq® clip technology, Reell’s custom and standard constant torque friction hinges and torque inserts provide a smooth, quality feel during adjustment. When released, these hinges hold position solidly and securely.
Available in a broad range of sizes and mounting styles — with load capacities up to 11.30 N-m of torque — Reell commercial friction hinges feature consistent long-life, zero-adjustment performance of up to 50,000 cycles.
As one of the world’s leading friction hinge manufacturers, Reell can improve the quality and user experience of your designs. Explore our premium products below.
Flag Hinges
These versatile standard friction hinges provide smooth constant torque and excellent durability.
Multi-Axis Hinges
Unique dual-axis design allows for full fold-over performance.
Hollow Shaft Hinges
Featuring a hollow inner cavity that allows wires to pass through.
Spherical Joints
Highly adjustable hinges that adjust up/down, left/right and through a full 360° of rotation.
Monitor Mounts
Reell monitor mounts combine outstanding position control with VESA standard mounting.
Torque Inserts
Designed to be press-fit or overmolded in customer applications, concealing the visible appearance of a hinge.
Door Hinges
These hinges feature a traditional door hinge design with smooth resistance and 270° of rotation
What is a Friction Hinge?
Friction hinges, otherwise known as torque or position hinges, are hardware devices that use resistance to control the motion of pivoting objects. Friction hinges are used to hold doors, panels, lids and screens solidly in position at any given angle, as well as determining the force required to move them.
Important Considerations
When choosing a friction hinge, it’s important to consider the unique requirements of your application. This includes:
- Weight, load and size requirements
- Hinge location and angle
- Orientation and rotational axis
- Life cycle requirements
- Environmental conditions and chemical exposure
- Aesthetics and design factors
Common Applications
Friction hinges are commonly used anywhere engineers want to create a controlled pivoting motion or secure positioning. This includes laptop screens, equipment lids, furniture, monitors, self serve kiosks and medical devices.
In the transportation industry, friction hinges are often used in airplane and bus headrests, tray tables and compartments, automobile center consoles, in floor storage, or adjustable mirrors and screens.