HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 24October 2019 - Southcohas expanded its successful line of draw latches with the addition of aheavy-duty 37 Lever Assist Latch. Designed to accommodate misalignment ofheavier doors and panels, the newest 37 Lever Assist Latch provides tight latchgrip and additional clamping force in challenging operating conditions.

37 Extra Heavy Duty Lever

Southco's 37 Lever Assist Latch series features aflexible design and substantial handgrip area that allows the latch to easilyengage in challenging field conditions, even with gloved hands. Constructed ofcorrosion resistant, flexible rubber, 37 latches absorb and reduce vibrationand will remain closed even when the application flexes or moves. Southco's 37Draw Latch series offers proven reliability in harsh outdoor environments,providing a robust, flexible latching solution for a broad range of challengingindustry applications including Off-Highway, Industrial Machinery andTransportation.

Global Product Manager Jim Grady adds, "Southco's 37Draw Latch series allows heavy panels to be latched securely, even when thereare large variations in alignment and tolerance. With its rubber bodyconstruction, the 37 Draw Latch series eliminates vibration and noise, andprevents common paint or finish damage that may be caused by metal-on-metalcontact."

About Southco

Southco,Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered accesssolutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, weunderstand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design.For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world's most recognized brands createvalue for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhancethe touch points of their products in transportation and industrialapplications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalledengineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southcodelivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available toequipment designers throughout the world.

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