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...

SPEP Featured in Business View Magazine

Sierra Pacific Engineering and Products (SPEP) was featured in a 10-page spread in the December 2023 edition of Business View Magazine. Business View Magazine spotlights the latest developments in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, supply chain, and...

Rods vs. Cables: Making the Best Choice for Your Application

When clients are finalizing design plans for a product that utilizes multi-point latches, they are often unsure what type of connecting hardware would be suitable for their specific application. Your organization may have encountered this conundrum firsthand. The most...

A Guide to Rotary Latch Systems

When designing doors for your equipment, vehicles, or machinery, one of the most important decisions you will make involves selecting access hardware. The access hardware you implement should promote usability while also improving safety and providing long-term...

A Guide to Compression Latches

Take a look around your home or office space, even in the interior of your car, and you will probably notice at least a few different latches in action. These simple mechanical devices are designed to keep hinged access panels and doors closed. Standard cam action...