New Compression Latch from Southco Withstands High Pressure Cleaning in Food and Medical Applications, Business Wires News - AsiaOne

HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 20 November 2019 - Southco Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Southco Inc., a leadingglobal provider of engineered access solutions such as locks,latches, captive fasteners, electronic access solutions and hinges/positioning technology, has expanded its successful line of E3 VISEACTION® Compression Latches with a new version designed to resistintensive and forceful chemical cleaning procedures. Southco's HighPressure Sealed E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch is sealed towithstand high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down procedures tomeet hygiene requirements.

Southco's High Pressure Sealed E3 VISE ACTION® Compression Latch issealed to IP69K to prevent liquid ingress and is DIN EN1672-2compliant, making it an ideal solution for applications wherehygiene and cleanliness is essential. With its robust stainlesssteel construction, the High Pressure Sealed E3 resists harshenvironments and chemicals typically used in food processingmachinery and medical equipment applications.

The High Pressure Sealed E3 provides the same quick, secure closureas the standard E3 series, and delivers robust, vibration-resistantfastening. Additionally, the High Pressure Sealed E3 features thesame panel hole prep as the standard series for easy retrofit andis available in a variety of grip lengths to provide optimal doorclosure.

Global Product Manager Loc Tieu adds, "The High Pressure Sealed E3VISE ACTION® Compression Latch is designed to withstand heavywash-downs where hygiene and easy cleaning procedures are of thehighest importance. The new E3 latch provides the same consistentperformance as our standard E3 Compression Latch series, and offersbest-in-class compression latching."

Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer ofengineered access solutions. From quality and performance toaesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions arelasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southcohas helped the world's most recognized brands create value fortheir customers with innovative access solutions designed toenhance the touch points of their products in transportation andindustrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more.With unrivalled engineering resources, innovative products and adedicated global team, Southco delivers the broadest portfolio ofpremium access solutions available to equipment designersthroughout the world.

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