HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - September 12, 2018 - Southco Asia Ltd.,a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered accesssolutions such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic accesssolutions and hinges/ positioning technology, has expanded its line of electronic access controlsolutions with a compact electronic slide bolt that simplifies the upgrade frommechanical to electromechanical latching. The lightweight EM-05 5 SeriesElectronic Slide Bolt is suitable for light load applications where space islimited, and the efficient gear motor-driven mechanism can be easily integratedwith any control system.

The 5 Series Electronic Slide Bolt featuressimple push-to-close functionality and offers an upgrade in energy efficiencycompared with solenoid solutions, as no power is required to maintain theproduct's retracted or extended position. Offering simple installation andretrofit to existing systems, the 5 Series Electronic Slide Bolt is aneconomical solution for adding electronic access to a variety of limited spaceapplications.

General Manager Steve Spatig adds, "TheEM-05 5 Series Electronic Slide Bolt is significantly smaller than our originalEM-05 product, allowing the 5 Series to be used in a variety of applicationswhere space is at a premium. The new slide bolt offers reliable access controlwith its push-to-close, gear motor-driven mechanism, and its energy-efficientdesign enables system component and operating cost savings."

EM-05 5 SeriesElectronic Slide Bolt

AboutSouthco

Southco, Inc. is the leadingglobal designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From qualityand performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that firstimpressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years,Southco has helped the world's most recognized brands create value for theircustomers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch pointsof their products in transportation and industrial applications, medicalequipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled engineering resources,innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadestportfolio of premium access solutions available to equipment designersthroughout the world.