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Southco Products In The Medical Industry

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Southco: Access Hardware in the Medical Industry

For over 70 years Southco has helped Medical Device Manufacturers to overcome engineering challenges, enabling the medical industry to offer an enhanced end user experience and increased security to help meet regulatory requirements and patient
needs. Innovative access control and positioning hardware from Southco enables medical device companies to design safe, secure and
intuitive products for critical environments.

Innovative access control and positioning hardware from Southco enables medical device companies to design safe, secure and
intuitive products for critical environments. Click here to fill out an information request on Southco products.

Are you selecting the right hardware to enhance your medical device?

 


Electronic Safety & Security

Electronic Safety & Security
Electronic access and hidden solutions allow for heightened security and remote monitoring of access to storage areas containing medications or sensitive documents.

Replacing mechanical locks and latches with electronic alternatives, significantly enhances the access control to
critical equipment. Electronic Access Solutions remove the need for physical keys and facilitate a seamless transition to
smart healthcare, including:


• eliminating cost associated with physical key management
• equipment access via RFID cards and smart devices
• data capture for reporting and audit trail
• seamless integration with existing systems and software
• enhanced access control of critical storage equipment

Hygiene
Reduce bacteria count and keep high touch surfaces clean with our Microban integrated
and IP69K certified solutions.

Selecting the proper engineered hardware enables a safe and intuitive means for operating equipment used in critical
environments
• latches can be designed to support your IP69K application
• captive hardware reduces the risk of falling or lost parts
• built in Microban antimicrobial technologies prevent bacteria growth
• latches with visual indication provide a quick assessment of equipment access

Ergonomics
Achieve intuitive, ergonomic positioning of the display or touchscreen on your medical equipment with Southco’s position technology Monitor Mounts and Arms.

Enhance functionality, precision and user experience with Southco’s positioning technology solutions.

 


Products & Applications
R4-EM Electronic Rotary Latches

 

R4-EM Electronic Rotary Latches

Electronics & Safety

H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle

H3-EM Electronic Locking Swinghandle

Electronics & Safety

 

EA BT Bluetooth Controller

EA BT Bluetooth Controller

Electronics & Safety

CB-11 Counterbalance Hinge

CB-11 Counterbalance Hinge

Ergonomics: Used in a Laboratory Analyser


Counterbalance mechanisms enable easy positioning
and securing of heavy lids with zero effort

AV-D40 Arms & Mount

AV-D40 Arms & Mount

Ergonomics: Used in Medical Carts


Monitor mounts provide an ergonomically
enhanced user experience

ST Hinge  Ergonomics: Used in Laboratory Equipment

ST Hinge

Ergonomics: Used in Laboratory Equipment


Position technology hinges prevent drift
and repeated manual adjustment.

Ergonomics: Used in Labratory Equiptment

E6 Hinge

Ergonomics: Used in Labratory Equiptment

G6 Hinge : Ergonomics: Used in Labratory Equiptment

G6 Hinge

Ergonomics: Used in Labratory Equiptment

 

 

IP69K Grade Hygiene E3 Compression Latch  Hygiene

 

IP69K Grade Hygiene E3 Compression Latch

Hygiene

 

 

Visual Access Indication C2 Lever Latch  Hygiene

Visual Access Indication C2 Lever Latch

Hygiene

 

 

Quick Access & Captive Fasteners  Hygiene

Quick Access & Captive Fasteners

Hygiene

 

 

Quick Access & Captive Fasteners

Quick Access & Captive Fasteners

Performance: Used for Laboratory Centrifuge


Prevent accidental opening of critical equipment and
secure stability of devices during vital procedures.

R4-05 Rotary Latch

R4-05 Rotary Latch

Performance: Used for Laboratory Centrifuge

R5 Heavy Duty Draw Latch

 

R5 Heavy Duty Draw Latch

Performance: Used for Dialysis Machines


Provide sealing and compression on equipment of
all sizes, withstand vibration and eliminate noise.

C3 Push to Close Latch

 

 

C3 Push to Close Latch

Performance: Used for Dialysis Machines

Provide sealing and compression on equipment of
all sizes, withstand vibration and eliminate noise.