Applications

Hinges and latches are fundamental mechanical components that are widely used in the industrial world. They play a crucial role in creating movable connections and securing doors, flaps, lids and other moving parts. They are indispensable in a wide range of industries to ensure the functionality, safety and efficiency of machines, systems and products.

• Vehicle construction: In the automotive industry, hinges are used for doors, bonnets, boot lids and folding roofs. Fasteners can be found on doors, seat belts and fuel caps.
• Aerospace: Hinges are used in aeroplane flaps, landing flaps and door mechanisms. Latches play a decisive role in cabin safety, for example in door latches.
• Mechanical engineering: In the manufacture of machines and systems, hinges are used for the covers of machines or flaps in industrial applications. Latches are commonly used in connection with switch cabinets and enclosures.
• Furniture industry: Hinges can be found in cupboard doors, drawers and folding beds. Latches are used for cabinet and drawer handles.
• Commercial vehicles: Construction vehicles such as excavators or bulldozers use hinges for buckets and arm movements. Latches secure doors and flaps on construction vehicles and machines.
• Shipbuilding: In shipbuilding, hinges are used in gates, hatches and flaps for access to cargo holds. Latches are important for watertight doors and safety flaps.
• Medical technology: Hinges and latches are used in medical devices and equipment such as operating tables, medical cabinets and equipment cases.
• Energy industry: In the energy industry, hinges and latches can be found in electrical cabinets, maintenance doors and protective covers for electrical systems and generators.
• Food and beverage industry: In this sector, hinges and closures are used in production facilities, storage containers, refrigerators and freezers as well as in packaging machines.

Whether industry, vehicle construction or medical technology – wherever movement and safety are required, hinges and latches are the key components. NOA- Industriescharniere offers the right solution for every industry – reliable, high-quality, customised.