Smooth, Quiet Operation
Create a refined experience for drawers and moving components.
OEM SOLUTIONS
Office Furniture
Smooth Performance for the Modern Workplace
Motion That Becomes Part of the Furniture
The movement of a drawer, file, work surface, or technology compartment can have an outsized impact on the perceived quality of office furniture.
KV partners with office-furniture manufacturers to develop motion and functional hardware solutions that balance smooth operation, durability, security, ergonomics, manufacturability, and cost.
ENGINEERED FOR THE APPLICATION
Motion That Becomes Part of the Furniture
Balance the user experience with security, stability, manufacturing, and value requirements.
Security & Stability
Locking, anti-tilt, and stability requirements can be evaluated.
Controlled Closing
Soft-close and other closure technologies can help differentiate finished furniture.
Flexible Integration
Hole patterns, attachments, and profiles can be matched to manufacturing requirements.
Value Engineering
Evaluate load, material, and design requirements to avoid unnecessary complexity.
Manufacturing Support
Packaging and supply considerations can be addressed alongside the component itself.
FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Engineering Support Throughout the Product Lifecycle
OEM projects rarely begin with an off-the-shelf answer. KV engineers work alongside product-development teams from application review and concept development through prototyping, testing, production, and lifecycle support. Existing platforms can be adapted when they fit the requirement, and application-specific solutions can be developed when they do not.
Concept Development
We begin by reviewing the application, performance goals, space constraints, and use requirements to define the right path forward.
Application Engineering
Our team evaluates load, travel, motion requirements, mounting, materials, and other design criteria to align the solution to the application.
Prototyping & Testing
Concepts can be refined through prototyping and testing to confirm function, fit, durability, and overall performance before production.
Production Support
Once the solution is finalized, KV supports the transition into production with an emphasis on manufacturability, consistency, and supply continuity.
Lifecycle Support
We continue supporting the program throughout its lifecycle, helping address future refinements, ongoing supply needs, and long-term performance.
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Have a project in mind?
Bring KV into the planning process early and start your project with the right engineering support. Our team can help evaluate application requirements, identify the right motion or access solution, and define a clear path from concept through production.
