Southco Launches E6 Constant Torque Hinges That Offer Consistent Operating Efforts

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The E6 Constant Torque Hinges offer constant resistance throughout the entire range of motion that allows user to easily position doors, display screens and mounted components. The hinge is constructed of plastic and stainless steel and is offered with both symmetric and asymmetric torque. The units are designed for use in corrosive environment and can be operated at desired angle- fully opened, fully closed or anywhere in between.


Original Press Release:

New Plastic Constant Torque Hinge from Southco Enables Customized Operation and Resists Corrosion

CONCORDVILLE, Pa., November 21, 2018 — Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of E6 Constant Torque Hinges with a plastic version designed for use in corrosive environments. Southco’s line of Constant Torque Position Control Hinges provide constant resistance throughout the entire range of motion, enabling users to easily position doors, display screens and other mounted components and hold them securely at any desired angle – fully opened, fully closed or anywhere in between.

Constructed of robust plastic and stainless steel, the plastic E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge provides the benefits of constant torque and contemporary styling in a lightweight, economic package. The plastic E6 series is available with both symmetric and asymmetric torque, offering a more refined feel in any application.

Southco’s line of position control hinges are available in a wide variety of torque ranges, sizes and materials to satisfy application needs across industries. Southco position control hinges provide reliable positioning and consistent operating efforts, and guaranteed performance without adjustment for the lifetime of most applications.

Global Product Manager Todd Schwanger adds, “The plastic E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge offers improved corrosion resistance and customized torque options for a wide variety of applications, and eliminates costs associated die cast options or installing additional support components to maintain consistent positioning.”

For more information about the functionality of Southco Constant Torque Position Control Hinges, please visit www.southco.com, e-mail the 24/7 customer service department at southco.com/contact/en, call 610-459-4000 or fax your inquiry to 610-459-4012.

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. www.southco.com

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