Due to its high energy efficiency combined with a very low heat output and long service life, LED technology is today regarded as the lighting of the future. Using specially-designed hinges by Southco, KVT-Fastening today makes it possible to develop lights to cover demands of the future. These benefit from a design point of view in particular from their potential  for improved positioning flexibility. The hinges are designed on principles of friction, static and weight compensation to guarantee reliable, precise positioning at any angle within their swivelling range.

Both light and heavy items can be as easily, precisely and ergonomically positioned as each other. This is made possible by a predefined torque built into the hinge which is constant or can be adjusted. It remains constant over the complete service life of more than 20,000 cycles without readjustment. This means the Southco hinges are ideal for use in modern lighting elements employing LED technology. The reason is that they fulfil all demands made of products for industrial use in respect of ergonomics, economy and long service life.

Southco Hinges
Southco hinges fulfil the most stringent requirements for industrial applications. In particular their long-lasting resistance to corrosion, wear and vibration and their freedom from maintenance predestines them for use by professionals in  outdoor, office, hotels and catering applications and the medical sector as well as for high-end lighting.

The torque hinges are ideally suited to applications in which doors or cover-plates for instance have to be easily opened and closed. With their constant torque, they provide resistance throughout their range of movement and thus a reliable stop.
Thanks to their counterweight, compensator hinges offer the necessary assistance with lifting to enable even heavier weights to be lifted without excessive strain. This helps the operative and is beneficial to health and safety at work. In contrast to hinges with gas-loaded springs these are safer and more reliable, as no pressure can be lost.

A further option for positioning is presented by the Southco detent hinges. They offer the user a corresponding position control at specified points, such as for holding "wide open" or "closed". At defined angles they provide a relatively high resistance. This makes the position clear at which the cover or the door is set..

Southco hinges are manufactured in different materials such as aluminium and die-cast zinc and designs such as free-swinging, lift-off, internal and external. There are also other special versions available. In damper hinges, resistance changes for instance depending on speed and temperature. One peculiarity of the bi-stable models is that the hinge moves itself to the stable positions.

In all versions the aim has been to achieve a lightweight, compact design. The hinges also guarantee zero drift and freedom from play even when exposed to vibration or dynamic stress. With a great selection of hinge sizes, materials and torque strengths, KVT-Fastening covers a wide spectrum of requirements for many different uses.

Southco Display Mounts
Southco display mounts fulfil the strictest of requirements for industrial applications. They guarantee a secure hold without clamping screws, they are resistant to vibration and enable more ergonomic settings than is possible with the fixed displays more usually used. Fields of application are to be found in automation, in machinery manufacturers, process monitoring equipment etc.

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