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Southco AC Rotary Latch Actuators provide reliable remote actuation of light, medium, and heavy-duty rotary latches via cable connection. With flexible in-line and perpendicular cable routing options, an ergonomic hand grip, and a low-profile design, they ensure easy operation while maintaining clean enclosure aesthetics. Read more...

Southco 96 Removable Lift-Off Hinges enable quick, tool-free door removal for easy maintenance and access. Available in multiple mounting styles with concealed hardware, they offer flexible installation and a clean appearance, with stainless steel, satin chrome, and polished chrome finishes. Read more...

Southco’s F6 Retractable Door Removal Hinges offer tool-free door removal with multiple retractable and removable pin designs. Available in metal or engineered plastic, they provide durable, stable operation, accommodate diverse enclosure constructions, and allow independent installation of door and frame leaves. Read more...

Southco’s EH Surface Mount Hinges offer versatile designs, mounting styles, and material options for varied enclosure applications. With 180° rotation, vandal-resistant thread-stud options, and stainless steel pins, they provide durable, corrosion-resistant performance while maximizing accessibility and aesthetic appeal. Read more...

This is accomplished by measuring loads, lateral forces, verifying stiffness and side-load compensation while reducing damper seal wear and stiction. Read more...

How Custom Heating Solutions Boost Experimental Stability, Repeatability, and Data Quality

Accurate scientific results depend on more than instrumentation alone—precise thermal control is the backbone of reliable experimentation. Across laboratories and research facilities, new precision heating technologies are helping scientists improve accuracy, repeatability, and... Read more...

Think about heating before your design is locked in.
When you involve Backer Hotwatt early in your design process—during system architecture and requirements definition—you avoid costly late-stage redesigns. Our engineers help you align on heat loads, mounting methods, and performance criteria before constraints harden.
Early collaboration = better thermal solution... Read more...

As electric vehicle drivetrains and industrial rotating systems continue to operate at higher rotational speeds, a retaining ring’s ability to maintain stability within an assembly becomes even more critical. At elevated rotational speeds, imbalance can contribute to vibration, noise, and reduced long-term performance. Read more...

Engineers who rely on traditional coil and disc springs often face limitations related to axial space, weight, and force consistency. A wave spring is a flat wire compression spring characterized by its wave shape. Unlike traditional coil springs, wave springs generate force through bending rather than torsion. This design allows them to compress and expand efficiently. Read more...

Wave spring end types play a critical role in how the spring interfaces with mating components, directly impacting load distribution, surface contact, and overall application performance. Wave springs are a type of compression spring designed to provide precise load control while reducing space and weight, using a waveform structure that distributes force through bending rather than tors... Read more...