Foreign materials and undesired contamination make their way into production processes repeatedly. Failing to detect them in good time runs the risk of product recalls, causing unquantifiable damage to a company’s reputation. Such contamination often comes from fragments of machine parts, such as handling elements, tools, or containers. If these parts are extremely small, they…

Just a couple of months ago, Hillman Solutions Corp, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, has opened a new distribution hub in Belton, Missouri, a southern suburb of Kansas City. Relocating from Rialto, California, Hillman’s new facility is approximately 305,000 square feet. It will be optimal for logistics, allowing the facility to get…

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…