Southco
Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions, prioritizing quality, performance, aesthetics, and ergonomics in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has been a key partner for recognized brands in various industries, offering innovative access solutions that enhance product touch points in transportation, industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers, and more.
As the largest stocking distributor of Southco products, DB Roberts provides a wide range of inventory, including latches, fasteners, hinges, handles, and display mounts and arms, ensuring quick access to these premium solutions for equipment designers worldwide.
Southco Products Include:
- Electronic Access Solutions
- Latches
- Fasteners
- Hinges
- Display Mounts and Arms
- Handles
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Secure your Medical Equipment with Electronic Access
Southco Electronic Access Solutions combine our proven engineered mechanical locks and latches with electronic actuation, providing enhanced security and remote controlled and monitored access solutions. These electronic door lock solutions enable the transition from mechanical key locking to electronic access with intelligent locking devices and a versatile line of access control systems, via RFID cards, PIN codes or Bluetooth technology.
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The smooth operation of the VISE ACTION® design aligns the pawl behind the frame and draws it up tight with a single continuous half-turn motion. Its compression action provides consistent 6.4 mm (.25″) pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications, and helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles caused by vibration. Over-center latching resists accidental opening due to shock or vibration.
- Six body styles accommodate various door/panel thicknesses, grip ranges, actuator styles, and interior protrusion
- Easy-to-grip knob and handle-actuated styles provide quick, simple access
- More than 45 key-actuated and tool-actuated styles restrict access and discourage vandalism
- Low-profile and flush-mount styles minimize protrusion above panel
- Available in fixed-grip and adjustable grip versions
- Many models suitable for NEMA 4 and IP-65 applications
- Single-hole mounting styles provide for convenient installation
- Compact version with shortened housing for limited space applications
Southco’s 56 Spring-Loaded Plungers provide convenient installation and removal of components. Activated with a simple “pull,” these plungers offer simplified positioning of sliding component and quick-release for easy removal. A relatively short 
retraction stroke – about 3.7 (.15″) – and spring-loaded tension ensures positive engagement/disengagement of plunger in limited space applications.
- Retractable pin design permits simplified positioning of sliding components
- Stay-open feature enables user to retract plunger and rotate knob 90 degrees to keep pin retracted
- Accentuated head styles provide ample grip
- Small footprint for limited space applications
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Southco’s AH-Bifold Constant Torque Hinge series incorporates friction technology that allows a table or panel to be held in position at any angle and prevents it from falling open. AH Bifold Constant Torque Hinges deliver high quality, repeatable performance, making them an ideal upgrade from traditional free-swinging hinges and dampening devices.
- Integrated friction technology improves control of fold-out tables
- Holds table flap open in any position along 180 degrees
- Flush mount design prevents trapped fingers and pinch points
- Reliable, maintenance-free performance
- Customizable torque to fit the needs of most applications
- Small design footprint complements industrial design
- Robust design offers high strength performance
- Long cycle life ensures reliability and reduced maintenance costs
Multipoint Latch Systems provide a comprehensive solution to large door applications. A simple handle turn of the multi-point locking system can secure multiple latch points along large doors. Consistent gasket compression also provides sealing against water, dust and EMI.
- Simple operation with lift and turn handle
- Seals out water and dust
- Hand, Key and Tool security options
- Grip adjustable for precise door closure
- Remote lock and unlock
Southco’s 96 hinges allow doors to be removed quickly, easily and safely without the use of tools. A non lift-off configuration allows for permanent installation, and the hinges are available in multiple styles to satisfy a variety of applications. Stainless steel, satin chrome and polished chrome provide a stylish finish and enhanced application aesthetic. The 96 line provides designers with a range of choices for design flexibility in a cost-effective solution. View the Lift-off hinge datasheet.
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The 96 hinges are available in a variety of mounting styles – in-line, offset, front, rear or flush mount – to suit cabinet construction or create a cleaner exterior presentation.
- Quick, easy door removal
- Cost effective with simple, intuitive installation
- Concealed mounting hardware for clean, professional appearance
- Varied styles to fit different applications
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