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. Hinges are available in a wide variety of sizes, materials and torque ranges to satisfy application needs across industries.
The E6 / ST class eliminates the need for secondary supports to hold hinged components in position.
- Preset in our manufacturing facility and never requires adjustment
- Zero-drift and backlash, even under vibration or dynamic loads
- Robust construction suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Multiple size and torque ratings to accommodate a range of load requirements
- Easy integration and simple installation without added cost
Available Options
- Wide range of styles available including an abrasion resistant satin chrome finish
- Thru-hole and rear/concealed mounting options
- Available in multiple colors and finishes to match application designs
- Available with asymmetric torque for easy lifting operation
- Contact Southco for additional torque range, color and finish possibilities
- Available with plastic, aluminum, or die cast zinc construction
- Available with torque only in one direction
Standards and Specifications
- Long-lasting hinges are rated to stay within ±20% of rated torque value for 20,000 cycles
- Hinge resistance ranges up to 12.4N.m (110 in-lbf)
Industry Applications
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Off-Highway – Construction, Farm Vehicles
- Enclosures
- Food Equipment
- Furniture
- HVAC – Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
- Industrial Machinery
- Marine
- Medical Equipment
- Telecoms/Networking – Switches, Routing
- Rail
- Signs, Exhibits & Displays
- Self Service-Point of Sale