Southco has developed a flush-mount version of its popular E6 constant torque hinge. The E6-73 Stainless Steel Constant Torque Hinge provides the benefits of a torque hinge in a low-profile, corrosion-resistant package, making it a suitable solution for those who want to maximize safety, longevity, and aesthetics. It also offers high torque for heavy-duty applications…

Foreign materials and undesired contamination make their way into production processes repeatedly. Failing to detect them in good time runs the risk of product recalls, causing unquantifiable damage to a company’s reputation. Such contamination often comes from fragments of machine parts, such as handling elements, tools, or containers. If these parts are extremely small, they…

Just a couple of months ago, Hillman Solutions Corp, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, has opened a new distribution hub in Belton, Missouri, a southern suburb of Kansas City. Relocating from Rialto, California, Hillman’s new facility is approximately 305,000 square feet. It will be optimal for logistics, allowing the facility to get…

Southco has extended its successful line of externally mounted free-swinging hinges with three new options designed for heavy-duty applications. The EH Free Swinging Hinge is now available in corrosion-resistant aluminum for outdoor use, a lightweight plastic version that provides optimum strength for indoor and outdoor applications, and a zinc version for indoor use. The newest additions…

Hygienic requirements also play a significant role in several industries, including the food and beverage industry, medical technology, the production of dispersion coatings, and other sectors. At first glance, most standard parts seem far away from the actual critical work areas, but airborne spores of microorganisms can spread quickly and far. Since even the slightest…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments. “The stainless steel E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge is a premium product that provides maximum corrosion resistance…

To meet the requirements of industrial applications, hinges must be sturdy, durable, and reliable. Additionally, hinges should offer simple assembly and flexible usage. Last year, DIRAK developed a hinge with fastening bracket that meets these requirements, ensuring a precise fit and easy installation using only one screw. Additionally, the seals on the hinge provide protection…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its series of Counterbalance Hinges with a new product that reduces the total solution cost of lifting and positioning heavy panels and lids. Southco’s new CB Counterbalance Support Hinge is designed to be used in tandem with the CB Counterbalance Hinge, as it can support the…

Contact infections with viruses, fungi, and bacteria were already a problem even before the pandemic. Now, JW Winco — the standard parts specialist — is expanding its Sanline range of antibacterial products. Bacteria with high resistance to common antibiotic therapies have been on the rise for years. Resulting infections can become a serious problem even…

  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…

You might think that when it comes to opening and closing, all the possibilities of hinges have already been exhausted. Not even close. JW Winco regularly succeeds in making improvements to its hinges, adding practical features and designs for niche applications. For heavy-duty applications, for example, try hinge GN 237.3, a compact hinge that’s made…

Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its successful line of position-control hinges with a new solution designed for fold-out tables that are used in passenger transit interior applications. The new AH-2E Bifold Constant Torque Hinge uses friction to increase control of 180-degree fold-out tables, preventing the flaps from falling open during operation…

D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate hardware, has introduced a new line of adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences. The new TruClose ROUND Heavy Duty line includes two hinge options that efficiently self-close gates up to 154lbs from a complete 180-degree swing. There’s a heavy-duty option for round posted gates, the TruClose…

Southco, a provider of engineered access hardware, recently launched the ST-10P Torque Cartridge Embedded Hinge. The newest addition to Southco’s ST Torque Cartridge Embedded Hinge series delivers constant torque in a compact package for pivoting and positioning applications where low levels of friction are required. The new ST-10P Torque Cartridge Embedded Hinge features an outside…

Hinges are used to join two parts together while allowing them to rotate relative to each other. They typically have two flat faces, known as leaves. One leaf is attached to each of the parts being joined. The leaves usually have holes in them, so that screws or bolts can be used, and form into…

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…

As a one-stop shop, JW Winco maintains a comprehensive portfolio in the product group “Hinging and latching of doors and covers” for every possible option. There are hinges of many design types, an extensive range of locks, accessories, and edge-protection seal profiles. Winco latest product is the GN 233.3, a new functional hinge made of…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of constant torque hinges with a new version that supports additional friction and reduced weight in limited-space applications. Depending on the torque requirements of the application, Southco’s E6-10E Constant Torque Hinge with Extended Housing enables the resistance of two hinges to be…

D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate and door hardware, recently introduced the new ConcealFit Closer and Hinge Set — currently the only available hydraulic concealed closer and hinge set that’s in an all-in-one combination. For door applications: The ConcealFit Door Closer and Hinge set provides concealed, clean openings for a distinctive and timeless look.…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of constant torque 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…

When building any sort of enclosure with access to its interior, hinges will be a concern. Here, JW Winco — a global manufacturer of standard parts since 1894 — discusses the three top factors to consider when choosing an ideal hinge. These include the weight of the application, its function, and esthetics. The first consideration…

By James Stroud, Commercial Product Manager Southco, Inc. One of the most common and widely used devices used today is the door hinge. It is so ubiquitous that it’s often taken for granted. However, industrial and systems designers know that hinge technology offers a range of functionality and design options that can be used to…

From simple hinges for welding or multi-joint hinges with complex kinematics, JW Winco offers a vast selection for high-quality door and flap solutions. The company is continually making improvements to hinges — whether that’s adding new, practical features or designing for niche applications. For example, consider hinge GN 237.3 for heavy-duty applications. It is a…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A universal joint is a connection between two objects, typically shafts, that allows relative rotation in two axes. It is made up of two revolute joints with perpendicular and intersecting axes. When shafts are connected using a universal joint, each shaft terminates in a revolute joint with its axis perpendicular to…

D&D Technologies’ new Shut It VersaWeld gate hinge delivers immediate weld-mount flexibility right out of the box. VersaWeld is engineered to be cleanly welded to flat or round surfaces — or a combination of both — without the need of unsightly adapters. “The Shut It Versa-Weld BadAss line offers a legitimate option to the traditional,…