Approach and Calculations for Using Torque Hinges on Monitors

How Can You Achieve a Free Stop on a Monitor?

When setting up a monitor with free stop capability, the torque hinges that can be used vary depending on factors such as mass and adjustment angle.
This page allows you to determine the most suitable hinges for your needs, just by entering measurements for the monitor and hinges.

Enter Monitor Measurements

Enter Monitor Measurements

mm / kg in / lb

Monitor mass
m

Distance from the centre of rotation to
monitor's centre of gravity G^*

Horizontal
distance
X

Vertical
distance
Y

* Click here if centre of gravity is unknown

Distance L

Angle a

Distance to the edge of the monitor^*

Horizontal
distance
X₁

Vertical
distance
Y₁

* Assuming that the monitor angle is adjusted at the monitor's edge

Distance L₁

Angle β₁

Adjustment angle

θ_a
(up to 40°)

θ_b
(up to -30°)

Maximum moment value Mmax^*

N·m

Moment M at 0°

N·m

* Maximum moment across all angles, including those outside the adjustment range. Calculated using standard gravitational acceleration (g = 9.80665 m/s²).

θa moment Ma

N·m

θb moment Mb

N·m

Maximum moment Mj within
the adjustment angle range
(the larger of Ma and Mb)

N·m

Torque value of the torque hinge to be used: T

N·m

Negative
tolerance
value of
the torque^*

%

* Please enter the expected negative tolerance (%) of the torque hinge you are planning to use. For most hinges this is -20%.

Minimum torque value Tmin

N·m

Calculation Results: Decision

Operating Force (at 0°)

N

Operating Force (at 0°)

N; Required Torque for Monitor Moment

Monitor Operating Force

Please note: this result is purely a calculation and is for reference only. Be sure to verify with actual equipment or test devices.