Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has published its new handbook (HB72), a comprehensive guide to every product the manufacturer has to offer. This marks the first time Southco has released a handbook in print since 2015. HB72 contains a wealth of information about Southco’s access solutions, including product drawings, performance details, available…

Industrial design is a key quality for standard parts, ensuring functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics — often lowering production and operating costs. Ganter is proving just how important design can be with an award-winning series, the Fürth-based design agency Corpus-C. These new products are available from the standard parts specialist, JW Winco. The new series is…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has completed the acquisition of Darshana Industries Pvt. Ltd, which designs and manufactures access hardware and mechanical components. “We are excited to welcome Darshana to the Southco family and feel privileged to continue their heritage,” said Philip Kempson, managing director for Europe and India. “We are…

JW Winco has released a new Standard Parts Handbook to support designers and engineers, providing one of the largest selections of standard parts available. It covers more than 75,000 components and is 2,184 pages. This printed guide serves as a helpful reference tool and a source of inspiration for mechanical engineers, designers, drafters, and innovators…

As part of an ever-growing line of coatings and protective sealants, Everbrite Coatings recently released its newest product, CrobialCoat. CrobialCoat provides a durable, clear coating with long-lasting product protection on most surfaces from rust, salt damage, tarnish, corrosion, and oxidation. It also has built-in Antimicrobial technology that’s specifically designed for highly polished or matte metals,…

The “finishing touch” might come last, but it’s also the first thing people see. Doorknobs, handles, latches, switches, and other features have to be free of damage to be considered finished, and the fact is that mistakes happen. One slip with a traditional bit can scratch or mar the finish, leading to more work and…

Standard parts — meaning those that conform to an established industry standard — might seem like an easy find in most industries, but this wasn’t always the case. Before the 1980s, finding the ideal fastener or component for an automobile or a kitchen appliance in North America might have required a new design template or…

  OEP LLC specializes in custom injection-molding, precision-metal machining, industrial knobs, cold heading, and fasteners. The company offers an extensive line of standard plastic and metal knobs that require no tooling for existing styles. This means many standard metal and plastic knob styles can be easily modified to meet specific needs to avoid high tooling…

Written by John Winkler CEO, Office of the President JW Winco There are few other machine components that seem more elementary than a knob. Yes, those handles that allow users to firmly and comfortably grip an area of machinery to open, operate, or control it. These devices may seem simple, but they are often essential,…

Fixtureworks has published a 550-plus page new product catalog, with the aim of helping users save time, work faster, and improve the quality of their projects. Featured items include quick release pins, clamps, fasteners, work-holding products, knobs and handles, spring plungers, rollers, bumpers, and more. A few highlighted products from 2019 include: One touch fasteners:…