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ZC-188 Friction Hinge Series

  • Torque Range available: 3 inch-pound to 8 inch-pounds depending on specific model.
  • Typical Applications Include: Medical device applications, Small LCD displays, safety guards, lids, covers, and more…
  • Closed Housing with no exposed friction bands. **
  • Balanced and unbalanced * torque configurations available.

*Balanced Torque = Symmetric / Same torque in both directions of rotation
Un-Balanced Torque = Asymmetric / Different torque from one direction to the other. 
(Often used to reduce a user’s efforts when lifting or positioning against gravity or creating an ergonomic feel.) 

**Additional Corrosion Protection is Available – contact us for details on specific models.
Nickel Plating of Friction bands • Stainless Steel shafts • Black E-Coat select housings • Black Powder coat entire hinge

ZC-188 Friction Hinge Models:

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