HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – Nov 26, 2019 – Southco has expanded its successful line of constant to rque position control hinges with a new
version that enables secure position control with minimal user effort. The E6
One-Way Constant Torque Hinge enables heavy doors and panels to be lifted more
easily by removing friction from the hinge in one direction, while providing high
torque to hold them securely in place.
E6 One-Way Constant Torque Hinge
Southco’s E6 One-Way Constant Torque Hinge provides reliable positioning with
consistent operating efforts, eliminating the need for secondary support
components such as gas struts and door stays to hold doors or panels in
position. The E6 One-Way Constant Torque Hinge eliminates the resistance in the
hinge in one direction, allowing a heavy door or panel or be easily lifted, and
offers reliable hold-open functionality that prevents it from closing on the user.
Sealed
for outdoor use and constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, the E6
One-Way Constant Torque Hinge offers increased longevity and requires no
maintenance or adjustment over the lifetime of most applications, making it an
ideal solution for off-highway access panels, automotive center consoles and
industrial printers. Southco’s line of position control hinges is available in a wide
variety of torque ranges, sizes and materials to satisfy a variety of
application requirements.
“The E6 One-Way Constant
Torque Hinge offers an economic and reliable alternative to door stays and gas
struts typically used in heavy panel operation,” adds Commercial Product
Manager Todd Schwanger. “The hinge provides reliable performance, and offers
ergonomic and safety benefits by reducing the effort required to open heavy
panels and allowing them to be held securely in position.”
About Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading
global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality
and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first
impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years,
Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their
customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points
of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical
equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources,
innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest
portfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designers
throughout the world.
Southco Asia Limited
2401-2406, Tower 2, Ever Gain Plaza
88 Container Port Road, Kwai Chung
Hong Kong
