Handles

3 Ways to Manufacture Metal Appliance Handles

In our decades as a supplier of appliance parts and assemblies, we’ve found that metal appliance handles are best made using three manufacturing methods: roll forming, which is very cost effective, hydroforming, which allows for more complexity and flexibility without sacrificing strength, and tubular stamping, which combines economy, strength, and flexibility at high volumes. Here…
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Appliance Handle Design History: 1960s – Today

You probably use an oven, refrigerator, or dishwasher every day, but have you ever thought about how appliance handle design has changed over the years? If you take a moment, you'll likely be able to easily recall the difference between your grandma’s 1970 wood-grain oven range pull handles and today’s curved, ergonomic stainless steel refrigerator handles.…
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Manufacturing an Appliance Handle With Flair

Mills Products Develops Signature Oven Component and Innovative Attachment Method In the early 2000s, Mills Products was approached by a longstanding client, a leading kitchen appliance brand, to design and manufacture a handle for its new oven product line. The campaign revolved around creating a “retro” look that echoed the kitchen appliance designs of the…
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