SPEP BLOG
LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO BETTER CONNECT WITH OUR CUSTOMERS.
RECENT POSTS
What Is ISO Certification and Why Is It Important?
Meeting customer requirements begins with building trust. For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), product designers, and distributors, this means ensuring all products and processes adhere to globally recognized standards for quality. The International...
What Is UL Certification and Why Is It Important?
Many industries, such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and transportation, require workers to earn various certifications. These certifications demonstrate the individual’s ability to perform the duties required by their role. What about the equipment they...
What Is a Cam Lock? A Complete Guide to Understanding and Using Cam Locks
Enclosures housing belongings may be secured for safekeeping using a mechanical lock called a cam lock. These key access control locking systems are often favored over other locks and latches because they secure enclosures without affecting the outward appearance....
How to Install a Slam Latch on an RV
At Sierra Pacific Engineering and Products (SPEP), we are dedicated to providing top-tier access hardware solutions for OEMs and industrial clients. Among our vast range of products, the slam latch stands out as one of our most popular components, especially...
How Does a Magnetic Door Latch Work?
Magnetic door latches are foundational pieces of access hardware in the industrial setting. They provide an efficient means of securing enclosures, doors, and cabinets while also allowing effortless one-hand operation, promoting safety and accessibility. In this...
How to Install a Slam Latch
A slam latch is a piece of access hardware designed to ensure that doors, cabinets, or drawers are secure. These mechanical devices are spring-loaded, which means you won’t need to manually manipulate the latch to close a door or tighten an enclosure. Instead, you...
Designing for Manufacturing Explained
During the product planning and conceptualization process, designers and other stakeholders must bridge the gap between what’s possible and what’s practical. Just because a particular component can be fabricated doesn’t mean it can be manufactured at scale in a...
