BOLT “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” Lock has expanded its product line with a new swivel Locking Recovery Hook. Manufactured from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, the new BOLT Locking Recovery Hook has a 10,000 lb. capacity and is designed to be 99% faster than other 3/4-inch shackle type hooks due to the product’s unique latching mechanism. The top…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its successful R4 Rotary Latch series with a new debris-resistant version that offers enhanced performance for medium-duty applications. The new R4-75 Rotary Latch offers an integrated mounting bracket to simplify installation and features a concealed rotary mechanism that protects against dirt and debris and offers improved…

  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…

AttaBox Enclosures, a brand of Robroy Enclosures, recently announced the availability of a new, corrosion-resistant, 316 stainless steel latch standard for all sizes of its Heartland Series polycarbonate enclosures. The new strong, secure-fitting stainless steel latch maintains a 4X Rating. It’s unaffected by UV degradation, features high-tensile and high-impact strength, and performs reliably within a…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has introduced several new product extensions to its successful E5 Cam Latch series. This includes: An extended housing version designed for increased panel thickness A roller cam option that compensates for inadequate gasket compression A flush mounting cup that provides sealing capability. Southco’s extended housing E5 Fixed Grip…

Southco, a provier in engineered access hardware, has expanded its line of rotary latch actuators with a new version that combines keyless electronic locking with modern design. The AC-11-EM Rotary Latch Actuator with electronic locking functionality eliminates the need for mechanical key access when connected to a remote access controller — such as a key…

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…

JW Winco, a standard parts specialist, offers new serrated locking plates with accessories. The GN 187.5 serrated locking plates can be installed in combination with GN 187.6 locking joint sets to create locking joints. This allows gear lever handles and retaining tubes or trays and mounts to be adjusted relative to each other at defined…

As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, Southco — a global designer and manufacturer of access hardware — continues to operate while monitoring and adapting to the situation to safely serve its customers. Southco’s components are an integral part of essential industries, including for medical equipment and in freight transportation. The company is still supporting…