Position control hinges allow precise positioning
A
Southco product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jun 27, 2007
The all-metal ST series hinges feature hardened steel components to ensure robust performance and long life in a wide variety of applications.
Cema ST series constant-torque position control hinges from Southco create versatile options for precise positioning of hinged panels in a variety of applications.
Their reliable positioning torque eliminates the need for secondary mechanical supports, while their slim profile accommodates narrow packaging designs ranging from handheld electronics to portable computer displays, point-of-sale terminals, medical equipment, automotive video screens, and other consumer products.
Available in a broad range of sizes and torque values, the hinges provide positioning torque in compact, rugged packages.
They are engineered to deliver smooth and consistent operation.
The all-metal ST series hinges feature hardened steel components to ensure robust performance and long life in a wide variety of applications.
They maintain consistent torque performance, cycle after cycle, without any need for maintenance, service, or adjustment.
All Cema ST series constant-torque position control hinges can be configured with either equal torque in both rotation directions, or with higher torque in one direction.
Torque ranges extend from micro-torque levels of 0.034Nm up to 5Nm.
All models also provide zero-backlash operation to enhance the user's tactile experience.
Together, these features allow the hinge to be matched to the specific physical and ergonomic requirements of each application.
At only 7mm long and with a 4mm diameter, the ST-4 series brings the robust, consistent performance of Cema positioning technology to the smallest spaces.
Used in applications ranging from web cams to handheld electronics, these hinges feature press-in installation with no assembly fasteners, so they provide reliable positioning at a minimum installed cost.
At the other end of the spectrum, the heavy duty ST-12 series provides torque values as high as 10Nm per pair, to position even larger doors and display panels securely.
Maximum working loads range from 200N to 1200N, depending on hinge size.
Not what you're looking for? Search the site.
Google Ads
Contact Southco
Related Stories
- Aaxeon offers six-port PoE Ethernet switch
- Rittal offers cable ducts and shunting elements
- Busbar system has 1600A current ratings
- Tyco connectors suited to rugged environments
- Metrix offers Mitex-Fi and Mitex-Si displays
Browse by category
-
Capital Equipment (3,422)
- Capital Equipment (1)
- Compressors and Air Treatment (519)
- Electrical hardware (131)
- Electronics Manufacturing, Tools, Instruments (192)
- Machinery and Production Equipment (1,106)
- Manufacturing Machinery and Plant Equipment (468)
- Production line blowers and fans (65)
- Robotics, Handling and Storage (940)
- Consultancy and Services (909)
-
Control and Instrumentation (5,065)
- Cabling, Conduit, Signal Conditioning (807)
- CNC and Motion Controllers (187)
- Control and Instrumentation (2)
- HMIs/Operator Interfaces (295)
- Logic Controllers, Timers and Relays (96)
- Mid-range and Large PLCs (202)
- Plant- and Machine-Wide Communications (1,183)
- Plantwide control (1,336)
- Power Supplies, Uninterruptible Power (569)
- Smaller-Sized PLCs (388)
-
Drives, Motors and Controls (3,397)
- Drives, Motors and Controls (1)
- Industrial Drives/Controls (1,284)
- Industrial Motors (500)
- Linear Drives and Motors (115)
- Precision Motors and Gears (420)
- Stepper and Servo Drives, Motors, Controls (1,075)
-
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Design (4,207)
- Batteries, chargers and circuit protection (558)
- Connectors, Terminals, Busbars, Slip Rings (693)
- Electrical and Electronic Components (635)
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Design (1)
- Electrical and Electronic Subassemblies (371)
- Enclosures and Equipment Cooling Fans (713)
- Knobs, Handles and Enclosure Hardware (425)
- PCs and Embedded Systems (811)
-
Engineering Design Software (6,230)
- 2D CAD software (201)
- 3D CAD software (1,162)
- CAM, CNC, production management software (571)
- Data, document management software (313)
- Electrical design software (165)
- Engineering Design Software (15)
- FEA and structural analysis software (374)
- File conversion software, data capture (355)
- Fluid, thermal, noise, vibration software (334)
- Materials design and moulding design software (152)
- Maths, charting, statistics, QA software (319)
- PLM and collaboration software (652)
- Process, instrumentation, automation software (260)
- Publishing and documentation software (230)
- Rendering, visualisation, styling software (201)
- Simulation, modelling, validation software (926)
-
Engineering Industry News, Resources (6,137)
- Electronic Resources for Engineers (278)
- Engineering Business News, Views (388)
- Engineering Conferences (431)
- Engineering Education, Resources, Standards (844)
- Engineering Exhibitions, Events (567)
- Engineering Guides, Newsletters (357)
- Engineering Industry Developments, Awards (635)
- Engineering Industry News, Resources (4)
- Engineering Industry Reports, Surveys (597)
- Engineering Recruitment, Employment (219)
- Engineering Seminars (405)
- Engineering Training Courses (442)
- Health and Safety Consultancy, Software (175)
- Health and Safety Events, Training, News (279)
- Health and Safety Legislation (402)
- Health and Safety Strategy, Risk Assessment (114)
- Machine Building (4,566)
-
Materials and Processing (2,989)
- Materials and components (2,235)
- Materials and Processing (5)
- Materials processing and testing (288)
- Rapid Prototyping (461)
-
Monitoring, Measurement and Quality (5,535)
- Data Acquisition Hardware and PC I/O Boards (479)
- Data acquisition Software and Communications (498)
- Data loggers (423)
- Electrical and Electronic Testing, PAT Equipment (636)
- Form/co-ordinate, optical, vision instruments (733)
- Gauges, Indicators and Instruments (445)
- Materials testing equipment (420)
- Monitoring, Measurement and Quality (1)
- Telecomms/network test equipment, software etc (156)
- Testing and Calibration Services and Information (508)
- Testing, analysing and monitoring equipment (1,236)
-
Powertrain Design (3,647)
- Bearings (956)
- Chains and belts (329)
- Gears, brakes, couplings and engines (1,456)
- Hydraulic Components (473)
- Lubricants (430)
- Powertrain Design (2)
-
Sensors (7,143)
- Accelerometers and Vibration Sensors (432)
- Barcode Sensors (103)
- Flowmeters and Flow Sensors (621)
- Gas, Chemical, Radiation, Magnetic Sensors (286)
- Humidity and Environmental Sensors (155)
- Level Sensors and Leak Detectors (529)
- Linear Position Sensors (408)
- Loadcells, Force Sensors, Torque Sensors (711)
- Pressure sensors (625)
- Proximity Sensors (708)
- Rotary Position, Tilt and Angular Sensors (551)
- Sensors (8)
- Temperature sensors (613)
- Vision and Colour Sensors (1,393)
- Small Mechanical Components, Joining, Tools (1,988)
- Valves, Pumps, Process Hardware (3,658)
