That is interesting. My plan is if I have issues with the new hinges to replace them with a piano hinge. Anyone have any idea when they switched designs?
I agree nylon 66 is normally a good choice for components. The percent glass though is inversely related to BRITTLENESS. Harder, stronger, dimensional control, less creep, etc BUT Brittleness does increase as the percent glass increases. There was no give in the failed hinges.
And yes, I saw similar (if not identical) hinges on OWL web page.
Looks like a styling designer got involved and replaced the rugged piano hinge design with the sleek stylish plastic hinge design. Very Sad
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