KATO Suretorq Hinges

KATO Suretorq Hinges

High Performance Even After 50,000 Cycles.

KATO Suretorq hinges were developed to offer lightweight solutions for devices requiring position control and are manufactured using a high quality stainless steel body. Holding a given angle within design parameters, the Suretorq range shows a very small percentage drop-off in initial torque even when cycled in dual directions. At 50,000 cycles, Suretorq hinges show less than a 10% drop off in performance.

In order to assist customers reduce design and development cost, the entire standard range of sizes has been fully tested and inspected. For additional information contact KATO Support .

Suretorq hinges are suitable for a wide range of applications such as Notebook PC, Digital Cameras, Medical, and Dental devices.

KATO Suretorq hinges come in two ranges:

Suretorq ST010 - ST040 Range

ST010 - ST040 Range

(Left or Right Hand Mounting)

Suretorq ST060 - ST080 Range

ST060 - ST080 Range

(Left, Right, or Bi-Directional Hand Mounting)

Features & Benefits

  • Consistent torque - Designed for 50,000 cycles or more without failure!
  • Highly Durable Hinges - Virtually no Wear & Tear.
  • Light-weight, compact, maximizing space, and weight saving.
  • ST060 & ST080 provides a Bi-Directional mounting.
  • Small diameter for the thinner products.
  • Both Symmterical or Asymmetrical torque types are available.

Part Numbers

For additional information contact KATO Support . Example of a Suretorq part number:


ST 080 B 0

  1    2   3  4


1
Type
2
Torque Rating (kgf-mm)
3
Style
4
Mounting
ST - Suretorq 10
15
25
30
40
60
80
A - Specific Mounting (Left or Right)
B - Bi-Directional
0 - Left hand
1 - Right hand
Left Bracketed Right Bracketed Bi-Directional
ST010A0ST010A1---
ST015A0ST015A1---
ST025A0ST025A1---
ST030A0ST030A1---
ST040A0ST040A1---
ST060A0ST060A1ST060B0
ST080A0ST080A1ST080B0

Specifications

All dimensions are in millimeters.

ST010A0

Torque: 10 kgf-mm | 0.87 lbf-in

Suretorq - ST010A0

ST015A0

Torque: 15 kgf-mm | 1.30 lbf-in

Suretorq - ST015A0

ST025A0

Torque: 25 kgf-mm | 2.17 lbf-in

Non-Suretorq - ST025A0

ST030A0 - ST040A0

Torque ST030A0: 30 kgf-mm | 2.60 lbf-in

Torque ST040A0: 40 kgf-mm | 3.47 lbf-in

Suretorq - ST030A0 - ST040A0
Part
Numbers
Shaft Bracket Mounting
Direction
A B C D E F G H I J K
ST030A0
ST030A1
24842.24580.84.12Left
Right
ST040A0
ST040A1
341052.856.510153Left
Right

ST060A0 - ST080A0

Torque ST060A0: 60 kgf-mm | 5.21 lbf-in

Torque ST080A0: 80 kgf-mm | 6.94 lbf-in

Suretorq - ST060A0 - ST080A0
Part
Numbers
Shaft Bracket Mounting
Direction
A B C D E F G H I J K L
ST060A0
ST060A1
ST060B0
2.5413452.24580.84.12Left
Right
Bi-Directional
ST080A0
ST080A1
ST080B0
3519592.856.510153Left
Right
Bi-Directional

Please Note:

  • To convert from kgf-mm to lbf-in, multiply by 0.0868.
  • ST010A Series includes additional locater hole (Ref j / Dia: 1.4mm)

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.


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