Captive Hardware offers customized colored knobs.
Press Release Summary:
Prism Series plungers and metric thread fasteners offer over-molded knob in customized colors to designate access points or to match product's styling scheme. Knob is UL94-VO rated composite material and metal components of series are corrosion-resistant. Plungers are available in press-in or flare-in captive configuration, while captive screws, including M3 and M4 sizes, are offered in press-in, flare-in, floating, and PCB press-in styles.
Original Press Release:
Southco Expands Prism Series Captive Hardware Line
Concordville, PA, November 25, 2003-Southco announces the expansion of its Prism Series captive hardware line, adding new Prism Series colored-knob plungers and new metric thread sizes to the existing line of Prism Series captive fasteners. Both offer a stylized over-molded knob that can be customized to virtually any color to designate access points or to match a product's styling scheme.
Southco's Prism Series captive hardware eliminates problems associated with scratches on painted and powder coated hardware. Even after long use in the field, the PC/ABS-composite knob will not show the "bright spots" normally associated with painted hardware. The knob is constructed of durable UL94-VO rated composite material that can be matched to virtually any color. The metal components of Prism Series hardware are corrosion resistant and offer increased strength and durability.
Prism Series plungers are available in either press-in or flare-in captive configuration and are currently available with two knob options. A smaller molded colored knob is designed for applications with tight space constraints. A larger over-molded knob offers a secure grip and increased ergonomics. If color is not required, all metal versions of the plungers are also a standard option.
The Prism Series captive screws, previously released in 6-32 and 10-32 sizes, have been expanded to include the M3 and M4 screw sizes. These captive fasteners have increased torque strength for use with automatic drivers in high-speed assembly lines. They are available in several installation configurations including press-in, flare-in, floating and a PCB press-in style.
"Color serves as a visual cue for users and service personnel," explains John Snyder, Southco product manager. "Color coded hardware can decrease service time, and saving time adds value to the end user. Color matching a captive fastener to our customers' specifications allows them to integrate the captive hardware into their product design to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. We're excited to expand the Prism Series with these re-designed plungers which are a perfect complement to Southco's existing Prism Series captive screws."
Prism Series captive hardware is ideal for numerous applications in such diverse industries as computers, networking/telecom, vending, medical and office equipment, or any applications where color matching is required to integrate access hardware into the industrial design scheme.
Engineers should visit www.southco.com to use Southco's on-line Product Configurator to determine the best captive hardware for their application. They can also download complete product literature and technical information, view pricing, and request free samples.
Southco is a leading global provider of engineered access solutions, including latches, captive fasteners, hinges, handles, and other accessories for applications in the marine, networking, telecommunications, computer, automotive, mass transit, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery and HVAC industries.
Southco is strongly focused on customized engineering solutions and global support for its key customers. The company aspires to be a virtual engineering center for its customers' engineered-access solutions and is committed to providing outstanding quality and overall satisfaction. Southco's promise to its customers is to connect, create and innovate to provide the best solution for every access engineering problem.
For more information about Southco's new line of expanded Prism Series captive hardware, visit www.southco.com, or e-mail info@southco.com.
