HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – January 4, 2024 – Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/positioning technologies, AA has expanded its successful line of friction hinges with a low-profile version that provides reliable position control in space-constrained applications. The ST-20L Constant Torque Integrated Hinge offers a new solution for mounting small covers and display screens that need to be lifted and held securely in place, at any angle.
ST-20L Constant Torque Integrated Hinge
Southco’s ST-20L Constant Torque Integrated Hinge improves ergonomics, safety and perception of value by giving lightweight panels a more substantial feel and providing a seamless experience for the end user. Designed for space-constrained applications including automotive center consoles, small industrial enclosures and lighting equipment, the ST-20L delivers proven consistent torque in a compact package.
Southco’s Constant Torque Integral Hinges are designed for applications requiring constant torque functionality in a molded assembly. Snap-on or bolt-on mounting styles easily integrate with plastic, cast iron and sheet metal applications, improving the overall feel and performance of the final product. The ST-20L’s unique, concealed design allows it to be easily installed in small packing spaces and hidden from view, without interrupting the exterior styling.
Hinges designed with Southco’s constant torque technology provide smooth, controlled resistance throughout the full range of motion and hold doors and panels securely in any position. Southco’s line of constant torque hinges resists drift and backlash, even under vibration or dynamic loads. With torque preset during the manufacturing process, Southco constant torque hinges provide adjustment-free performance throughout the application lifecycle.
“Southco’s ST-20L constant torque hinge allows designers to improve the customer experience and perception of quality by ensuring smooth operation of doors and lids, and holding lids open to allow the user end to easily access the contents of the compartment,” said Stewart Beck, global product manager. . “The ST-20L series improves the ergonomics of products, from lighting equipment to displays, where simple, reliable orientation can make the difference between a great customer experience and a frustrating one.”
For more information on Southco’s range of positioning hinges, please visit
ST-20L Constant Torque Integrated Hinge or email 24/7 customer service at
[email protected].
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