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 offers new serrated locking plates and accessories
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…
Hack the Crisis: A Q&A with global manufacturer, Southco
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…
JW Winco offers a new all-in-one compression latch
In the latches product segment, JW Winco already offers a wide range of components that can often be combined with clever operating elements. Now, the standard parts specialist, introduces the new Lift and Turn Compression Latch for holding doors, covers, and hatches closed. It is operated in two steps with an ergonomic, powder-coated T-handle in…
Southco updates its line of hood latches
Southco, Inc., a provider in engineered access hardware, has refreshed its successful line of hood latches to accommodate the space limitations of next-generation servers and data centers. The new and improved HH Hood Latch features a thin profile, maintaining robust performance with a form factor of just eight millimeters. The redesigned latch features an easy-to-use…
5 questions to ask when selecting a compression latch
Written by Jonathan Coulter, Commercial Product Manager Southco, Inc. Compression latches and other touch-point solutions are often overlooked by end consumers, but these products play a vital role in the application as a whole. Compression latches have the power to make a significant impact on the performance, ergonomics, and security of an industrial product…
D&D Technologies introduces LokkLatch 3 Plus versatile gate latch
D&D Technologies has introduced the LokkLatch 3 Plus to its versatile line of LokkLatch gate latches. With its simplified through-post installation, LokkLatch 3 Plus provides a residential gate latch that locks and unlocks from both sides of the gate. “It is the perfect mid-level complement to D&D’s popular LokkLatch line that includes the general purpose…
What is the difference between a hasp and a latch?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner A hasp and a latch are both types of fastening used to hold a door or gate closed. A hasp is a slotted plate that fits over a loop before a pin is inserted through the loop, securing the hasp. A padlock may also be inserted through the loop, instead…
Southco’s new compression latch withstands high-pressure applications
Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latches with a new version that’s designed to resist intensive and forceful chemical cleaning procedures. Southco’s High Pressure Sealed E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch is sealed to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down procedures that fully meet hygiene…
Southco launches heavy-duty draw latch for heavy doors and panels
Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of draw latches with the addition of a heavy-duty 37 Lever Assist Latch. Designed to accommodate misalignment of heavier doors and panels, the newest 37 Lever Assist Latch provides tight latch grip and additional clamping force in challenging operating conditions. Southco’s 37…