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Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, is pleased to introduce Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for installing our captive hardware to Printed Circuit (PC) boards. Southco’s SMT installation allows our best-in-class captive hardware to be soldered directly to the circuit board, eliminating the need for a secondary mechanical press to install captive screws after the reflow process.
Compared to traditional self-clinching, flare-in and PC board fasteners that require mechanical assembly, Southco’s SMT solution enables the attachment of captive hardware to be completed during the PC board reflow process, reducing scrap rates and improving first yield pass. Available in both tray and reel assembly options, Southco’s SMT mitigates risk in the production of high-value products for the telecommunications industry.
Product Manager Jim Grady adds, “Southco’s SMT installation facilitates the secure installation of our miniature and standard captive hardware offerings during the reflow process, eliminating the risk of damage and scrap rates during assembly and reducing design and production costs.”
For more information about Southco’s SMT-compatible products, please visit www.southco.com, e-mail the 24/7 customer service department at [email protected], call 610-459-4000 or fax your inquiry to 610-459-4012.
Southco is the leading and trusted global source for engineered access hardware solutions, including a variety of latches, locks, captive fasteners, quick access fasteners, hinges, handles, inserts, electronic access solutions, and other accessories for applications in the networking, telecommunications, computer, automotive, aerospace, mass transit, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery, marine and HVAC industries.
Southco is passionately focused on delivering customized engineering solutions and global support for its customers. The company aspires to be a virtual engineering center for its customers’ engineered access solutions and is committed to providing outstanding quality and overall satisfaction. Southco’s promise to its customers is to connect, create and innovate to provide the best solution for every access engineering problem. www.southco.com