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Cam and compression latches offer a simple to install solution to many latching requirements. Compression latches come in a variety of styles - but all add compression to the closure ensuring that rattles are avoided and if required pressure is applied to door seals and gaskets.

 

Rotary latches are strong, secure, flexible and very flexible. Rotary latches allow you to design doors and panels with no visible means of being opened. This makes rotary systems highly resistant to vandalism and deters unauthorised access. Consisting of a latch, actuator and cable rotary latch systems are simple to design and install. Multipoint systems can also be designed using standard Southco components.

Southco electronic access components allow anybody to design a bespoke electronic entry system using standard off the shelf parts. With powerful and flexible motorised latches Southco Electronic access is suitable for a wide range of applications where highly secure remote actuation of the latch is beneficial

Push to close latches as the name suggests allow a door or panel to be held closed and latched by simply pushing the door closed. Southco push to close latches come in a variety of styles, sizes and materials to suit most applications. Certain Southco push to close latch styles can also be used with other components to create remote latching single or multipoint systems. Rotary latches in particular are extremely versatile and allow for a wide range of design options.

Southco offers a wide range of hinges suitable for many different applications. Position control hinges offer many benefits when panels and cover need to be held open. Concealed hinges allow hardware free openings and the wide range of plastic, zinc, steel and stainless steel hinges should offer a solution to most industrial, marine and off road vehicle applications.

Ideal for overlapping or butt joint applications Southco draw latches draw panels together tightly eliminating rattles and compressing gaskets. Nearly always installed on the front of the panel draw latch applications are simple to design and assemble. Slight panel misalignment can be handled by the clever the latch design. Steel, stainless steel and rubber options available

Multipoint systems are used to put multiple latching points on larger doors which can then be activated with a single handle. Used mostly in electrical and electronic racks Southco multipoint systems can be used in almost any situation where a door needs to be held tightly against a frame or gasket along its entire length. Swing handles can also be used as cam latches. These can be single or multipoint as required.

Southco quick access fasteners are held captive to the panel - but also offer faster access than standard captive screws. By utilising quarter turn, fast lead screws and other techniques each fastener type reduces the time required to gain access to a particular compartment.

Captive screws (also known as panel fasteners) are ideal for access panels and doors where routine access is required but the risk of losing the fixing screws is quite high. By securing the fasteners to the panel all risk of losing access hardware is gone ensuring that the access panel will be securely closed each time it is used.

The LIFT-A-SYST® series is engineered specifically for controlling the exact weight of heavy flip-up counter tops and covers, and can balance heavy loads, allowing them to be safely lifted and positioned with minimal operating effort.

Southco AV mounts offer a variety of solutions to the increasing need to place LCD and video displays onto an increasing number of applications. From lightweight tilt and turn mounts suitable for tablets, to heavier duty units for use in medical, transport and off road applications - Southco has a solution to offer.

Southco cam locks are simple quarter turn latches used for light weight applications such as shop counters, cabinets, access panels, medical cupboards and furniture applications. Offered in wide variety of sizes, grip ranges cam and options the Southco cam lock range can be key, tool or knob operated depending on your requirements. The compact design of cam locks allows them to be used where other latch styles are not suited.

Southco handles and pulls offer a convenient and quick to install solution to the fitting of pulls or handles to equipment which needs to be moved or opened. Southco pulls are easily installed into rectangular cut outs, whilst handles are normally screwed into place from the rear side or the face side which is then blanked off to hide the screw heads.

Southco latches and locks are designed primarily for the marine industry. Made from high quality corrosion resistant Southco latches and locks are designed primarily for the marine industry.

Southco inject and eject mechanisms are used for allowing for the installation and removal of trays into electronic rack systems. The Southco system include eject handles, face plate mounting components. Light pipes and AMC module handles.

Southco uses a wide variety of different key styles in its latches. Here we have a selection of the most commonly used ones supplied as standard with Southco latches and locks.

To aid assembly Southco offers a range of drive rivets, inserts, gaskets and other items to help you finish your products.