Southco has extended its successful line of externally mounted free-swinging hinges with three new options designed for heavy-duty applications. The EH Free Swinging Hinge is now available in corrosion-resistant aluminum for outdoor use, a lightweight plastic version that provides optimum strength for indoor and outdoor applications, and a zinc version for indoor use. The newest additions…

Hygienic requirements also play a significant role in several industries, including the food and beverage industry, medical technology, the production of dispersion coatings, and other sectors. At first glance, most standard parts seem far away from the actual critical work areas, but airborne spores of microorganisms can spread quickly and far. Since even the slightest…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments. “The stainless steel E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge is a premium product that provides maximum corrosion resistance…

To meet the requirements of industrial applications, hinges must be sturdy, durable, and reliable. Additionally, hinges should offer simple assembly and flexible usage. Last year, DIRAK developed a hinge with fastening bracket that meets these requirements, ensuring a precise fit and easy installation using only one screw. Additionally, the seals on the hinge provide protection…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its series of Counterbalance Hinges with a new product that reduces the total solution cost of lifting and positioning heavy panels and lids. Southco’s new CB Counterbalance Support Hinge is designed to be used in tandem with the CB Counterbalance Hinge, as it can support the…

Contact infections with viruses, fungi, and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic. Now, JW Winco — the standard parts specialist — is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products. Bacteria with high resistance to common antibiotic therapies have been on the rise for years. Resulting infections can become a serious problem even…

  Written by John Synder, General Manager Transportation, Southco, Inc.  There’s much talk about how digital our world is becoming. It’s easy to point to the smart wireless devices and 5G networks that give us 24/7 access to digital content and tools that have become essential to daily life. Nevertheless, we interact countless times a…

You might think that when it comes to opening and closing, all the possibilities of hinges have already been exhausted. Not even close. JW Winco regularly succeeds in making improvements to its hinges, adding practical features and designs for niche applications. For heavy-duty applications, for example, try hinge GN 237.3, a compact hinge that’s made…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its successful line of position-control hinges with a new solution designed for fold-out tables that are used in passenger transit interior applications. The new AH-2E Bifold Constant Torque Hinge uses friction to increase control of 180-degree fold-out tables, preventing the flaps from falling open during operation…

D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate hardware, has introduced a new line of adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences. The new TruClose ROUND Heavy Duty line includes two hinge options that efficiently self-close gates up to 154lbs from a complete 180-degree swing. There’s a heavy-duty option for round posted gates, the TruClose…