Standard Friction Hinges

TorqMaster offers families of standard friction hinges that have been developed and fine-tuned over many years. We have chosen our most popular friction hinges and have assembled them into families based on shaft diameter and housing style.

Easily integrated into new designs
No need for expensive tooling and development programs.

SB-188 Series

Torque Range: 2-14 in.-lb

SB-188 Series Type 2

Torque Range: 0.5-12.0 in.-lb.

ZE-188 Series

Torque Range: 1 to 8 in.-lb.

ZC-188 Series

Torque Range: 4 to 8 in.-lb.

SB-200 Series

Torque Range: 3 to 20 in.-lb.

ZC-250 Series

Torque Ranges:
7 to 14 in.-lb.balanced
10 to 17 in.-lb. unbalanced

ZE-375 Series

Torque Ranges:
15 to 60 in.-lb. balanced
20 to 80 in.-lb. unbalanced

SB-500 Series

Torque Ranges:
18 inch-pound to 70 inch-pounds

MA-685 Series

Torque Range: Adjustable to 100 in.-lb.

Features & Benefits of our Standard Friction Hinges

Smooth, consistent feel over hinge lifetime
360-degree shaft rotation – pivot and stay put in any position
All hinges meet and exceed life testing to 30,000 cycles
No backlash, Minimal or no spring back
Available in right- or left-hand configurations with additional corrosion protection available
Balanced or Unbalanced Torque available on some models – specify the torque & torque direction required
100% product testing available – min / max and average torque
Ability to mix and match housings & shafts / adapters to fit exact requirements
> View Our Semi-Custom Hinge Capabilities

Hinge Specifications

Features: TorqMaster hinges have no backlash or free play and minimal springback. Friction elements are spring steel. Corrosion protection is available. Please inquire regarding hinge conductivity. All shafts rotate 360 degrees. All hinges feature constant torque over life (30,000-plus cycles typical). TorqMaster hinges are assembled from inventory for fast delivery with no tooling charges.

Applications: Laptop & notebook computers, Flat panel & LCD display mounting & positioning, Medical equipment, Protective covers, Access panels, Office equipment, Control Panels, Cameras, Computer peripherals, anything that has to pivot….and stay put!

Contact us: Please send or fax drawings of your project to our sales department. Our engineers will help you choose the appropriate hinge, torque and torque directions or detent options. Custom Hinges or variations of stock designs are available for higher volume OEM applications, however a semi-custom shaft in a standard housing can often solve many design challenges.

* All TorqMaster hinges are available in balanced (same torque in both directions) or unbalanced (higher torque in one direction with approximately 35% less in other direction) and in left and right hand configurations (mirror image of shaft exiting housing)