KATO Hexatorq Hinges

KATO Hexatorq Hinges

Smooth. Constant. Torque.

Conventional spring type hinges can lose their stiffness and seize up to damage mating parts if used in high temperature environments or where excessive cycling increases the temperature inside the hinge.

KATO Hexatorq Hinges (KH) uses an innovative hexatorq design utilizing a modern engineered plastic resin which requires no lubrication. In fact, in an elevated temperature application, Hextorq hinges experience a predictable drop-off in torque, returning to original torque values after a minimal cool down period. This means no damage to your expensive part!

Hexatorq hinges are offered in standard sizes to meet virtually all common application requirements. We've done the testing for you! Our standard sizes and configurations were determined through extensive design, endurance testing and product validation. By utilizing KATO's Hexatorq hinges you can significantly reduce your typical design and manufacturing time.

KATO Hexatorq hinges come in two styles:

KATO Hexatorq Hinges With Brackets

With Brackets

(Left or Right Hand Mounting)

KATO Hexatorq Hinges Without Brackets

Without Brackets

Features & Benefits

  • Consistent torque, designed for 30,000 cycles or more without failure.
  • Smooth operation throughout a 360° range of motion.
  • Holds position throughout full range of motion, no spring-back.
  • Corrosion resistant stainless steel and engineered resin design.
  • Light-weight, compact, maximizing space, and weight saving.
  • Hex configuration provides for easy mold-in mounting without brackets.
  • No lubrication required! Eliminates the possibility of contamination and corrosion to sensitive parts.
  • FOD free design, no metal to metal friction means no foreign object damage from metal particles.

Part Numbers

Add those savings right to your bottom line! Custom shaft configurations are available. Contact the KATO Support for additional information.

Example of a standard Hexatorq Hinge part number:


KH 5 2 B 050 R

 1  2  3  4   5   6


1
Type
2
Shaft Diameter (mm)
3
Number of Shaft Holes
4
Style
5
Torque Rating (kgf-mm)
6
Mounting
KH - KATO Hexatorq 5.0
6.0
7.0
1
2
A - without bracket
B - with bracket
25
50
75
100
125
150
(Bracket Hinge Only)
L - Lefthand
R - Righthand
One Hole Shaft Two Hole Shaft
Non-Bracketed Bracketed Non-Bracketed Bracketed
Right Left Right Left
KH51A025KH51B025RKH51B025LKH52A025KH52B025R KH52B025L
KH51A050KH51B050RKH51B050LKH52A050KH52B050R KH52B050L
KH61A075KH61B075RKH61B075LKH62A075KH62B075RKH62B075L
KH61A100KH61B100RKH61B100LKH62A100KH62B100RKH62B100L
KH71A125KH71B125RKH71B125LKH72A125KH72B125RKH72B125L
KH71A150KH71B150RKH71B150LKH72A150KH72B150RKH72B150L

Specifications

All dimensions for metric sizes are in millimeters

Non-Bracketed

Non-Bracketed Two Hole Shaft Hexatorq
Non-Bracketed One Hole Shaft Hexatorq
Non-Bracketed Top Hexatorq

Bracketed

Lefthand mounting shown.

Bracketed Two Hole Shaft Hexatorq
Bracketed One Hole Shaft Hexatorq
Bracketed Top Hexatorq

Part Numbers Torque Bracketed Hinges Non-Bracketed Hinges Diameter
D
Diameter
d
Diameter
f
t
kgf-mm lbf-in A B C E a b c
KH51[*]025
KH52[*]025
25.02.211.29.81.59.09.3 8.24.87.05.02.72.0
KH51[*]050
KH52[*]050
50.04.311.29.81.59.09.3 8.24.87.05.02.72.0
KH61[*]075
KH62[*]075
75.06.513.411.82.010.011.610.25.88.16.03.22.5
KH61[*]100
KH62[*]100
100.08.713.411.82.010.011.610.25.88.16.03.22.5
KH71[*]125
KH72[*]125
125.010.916.114.22.511.014.012.27.010.27.03.23.0
KH71[*]150
KH72[*]150
150.013.016.114.22.511.014.012.27.010.27.03.23.0

Please Note:

  • To convert from kgf-mm to lbf-in, multiply by 0.0868.
  • * Style - with and without bracket.

Calculating Torque Requirement

Calculating Torque Requirement

Use the following formula: T = W x L x Cos(A)

Where:

A - Angle
L - Distance of Center of Gravity
T - Torque
W - Weight of Object to be Supported

Example:

W = 2 lbs. L= 4 in. Angle = 0°
T = (2) (4) Cos(0°)
T = 8lbf - in.

Notes:

1. If 2 Hinges are used: 8lb-in/2 = 4lb-in per Hinge.

2. To convert from lbf-in to kgf-mm, multiply by 11.5212.

Torque vs Temperature

Torque vs Temperature
Torque vs Temperature

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