HONG KONG, CHINA - MediaOutReach - 7 May 2019 - Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary ofSouthco Inc., a leading global provider of engineered access solutions such aslocks, latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/positioning technology, has expandedits line of spring-loaded plungers with a new thread-in version that allows forquick installation and removal of thin panels in tight spaces. Suitable forpanels as thin as 0.64 millimeters, Southco's newest 56 Spring-Loaded Plungerfeatures a thread in design that helps to prevents lost hardware and isavailable with an over-molded head that can be used to designate access throughan array of standard and custom color options.

56 Spring-Loaded Plungers 

The thread-in 56Spring-Loaded Plunger builds upon Southco's line of press-in and flare-instyles, and stay-open/non-stay-open options provide versatility for fasteningand unfastening by hand when mounting doors, panels and other hardwarecomponents in applications where space is limited.

56 Spring-Loaded Plungersfeature accentuated head styles to provide ample grip, while an optionalover-molded head allows engineers to easily designate access points or colorcode access to the requirements of the application. A retractable-pin designsimplifies the positioning of sliding components.

According to GlobalProduct Manager Jim Grady: "The 56 Spring-Loaded Plunger series satisfies thegrowing industrial trend towards thinner and lighter panels by offering quickhand installation. The multiple installation and stay-open versions of ourspring-loaded plungers provide ample design flexibility, particularly inlimited space applications including servers and commercial lighting fixtures."

About Southco

Southco, Inc. is the leading globaldesigner and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality andperformance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressionsare lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco hashelped the world's most recognized brands create value for their customers withinnovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of theirproducts in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, datacenters and more. With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative productsand a dedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio of premiumaccess solutions available to equipment designers throughout the world.

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