HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 November2020 - Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiaryof Southco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions suchas locks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/positioning technology,  has expanded its extensive line of captivescrews with a new option covering the majority of panel applications. Southco's4C Extended Length Captive Screw provides a standard solution for sheet metaland panel applications requiring different screw lengths, reducing lead timeand simplifying designs that would have previously required modified screwlengths.

4C Extended Length Captive Screw

Designedas a precise solution for panels, mounting doors and other hardwareapplications, Southco's 4C Extended Length Captive Screw is available in avariety of tool actuation and installation styles, including press-in andflare-in. The captive screws feature heat-treated steel for superior torquestrength, while color-coded overmolded head options allow designers todifferentiate access points or coordinate hardware with the overall design scheme.

"Previously,non-standard panel applications required modified screw lengths with lengthylead times and costly design processes," said Global Product Manager Ike Teng."The 4C Extended Length Captive Screw ensures that designers have easy accessto a standard solution for non-standard panel designs and sheet metalthicknesses."

About Southco

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer ofengineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics andergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions inproduct design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world's mostrecognized brands create value for their customers with innovative accesssolutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products intransportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers andmore. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and adedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premiumaccess solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.

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