The last thing users want is for a heavy lid to slam into their fingers at the end of a long day. Thankfully, you don’t need cat-like reflexes when a hinge can catch itself. That’s why Southco made the EC Damping Hinge, combining the safety and ergonomic benefits of a soft-close hinge with the strength to support industrial applications. These benefits all come in a similar compact, surface-mount package as our trusted E6 Hinges, so they are easy to design into devices, and provide a premium operating experience for end users.

How Soft-Close Hinges Work

Southco’s soft-close EC Damping Hinge uses an embedded torque engine to generate resistance only when it’s needed the most. This makes panels easy to move, but nearly impossible to slam shut. The embedded torque engine also makes the EC Damping Hinge’s profile nearly identical to some free-swinging surface-mount hinges, so engineers don’t need to adjust their designs to keep a lid safe and ergonomic.

Where You Might Need an Extra Hand

You can find soft-close hinges in everyday applications around the average home, but the EC Damping Hinge takes that functionality into several new industries. In these fast-paced and heavy-use environments, the more your equipment works for you, the safer and more efficient.

• Medical

Patients deserve more attention than panels. The EC Damping Hinge lets doctors and nurses forget about access panels as soon as they are done with them, trusting that they will close softly and safely while they pay attention to what matters most.

• Research Lab

Fast-paced, intensive use, and limited space. Lab techs are all too familiar with these conditions, and the last thing they need is an unexpected injury slowing them down. Damping hinges make sure that while techs move quickly between stations as they load and unload samples, no lids slam shut behind them.

• Industrial Machinery

While soft close is a nice feature, some applications need a stronger solution than your average kitchen cabinet. The EC Damping Hinge supports heavier loads than your average soft-close hinge to keep access panels easy and safe to operate. Whether you’re working with a massive lid or a heavy-duty safety guard, the EC Damping Hinge makes sure it always closes safely.

Find Your Damping Hinge

If you ever feel like you need an extra hand, maybe all you need is the right damping hinge. To learn more about the EC Damping Hinge, check out this page.