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Aerospace Industry Engineered Access Solutions
Open the catalog to page 1Why Southco? From cockpit to cabin, Southco offers a comprehensive product portfolio of latching, fastening and positioning technologies for a wide range of interior and exterior aircraft applications. Our broad offering of engineered access solutions meets Aerospace industry requirements for strength, durability and compliance, enhances passenger comfort, and provides an extra layer of safety and security. Total Program Management Southco provides total program management, from initial design and prototyping to manufacturing and logistics: Engineer-to-engineer connectivity Industry...
Open the catalog to page 2Aviation Comfort, Functionality and Security Southco products offer proven reliability and seamlessly integrate into Aerospace applications: • Positioning Hinges and Display Mounting solutions improve the passenger experience • Electronic Access Solutions increase cabin security and safety • Push-to-Close Latches offer secure latching with visible and concealed mounting styles • Multi-Point Latching Systems accommodate door misalignment and provide flexible actuation options, including remote actuation • Draw and Compression Latches offer resilience and vibration resistance • DZUS® Quick...
Open the catalog to page 3Positioning Technology Solutions Southco’s line of Positioning Hinges and Display Mounts ensure functionality and promote passenger comfort in cabin applications, enhancing ergonomics and usability. • Integrated torque hinges allow the end user to easily adjust headrest wings, yet support full head weight • Positioning hinges enable lightweight access panels to feel heavier and more substantial • Display mounting options support inflight entertainment (IFE) systems, whether positioning a screen from the headrest or armrest Headrest Hinges Screen Hinge Adjustment Tray Hinges Armrest...
Open the catalog to page 4Electronic Access Solutions Southco’s Electronic Access Solutions (EAS) improve safety and security across the aircraft. Intelligent electronic locks provide reliable, secure latching, and remote access and control. • Keep access points secure during take-off, taxi and landing, or turbulence • Allow flight crew to remotely control passengers’ access to overhead luggage bins, lavatories or food trays • Secure and controlled access to crew-only areas, devices and storage boxes • Compliance with RTCA DO-160 & DO-178B Overhead Luggage Bin Access Oxygen System Release
Open the catalog to page 5Wide Range of Applications Maximizing the passenger flight experience and supporting the crew in performing tasks safely and securely are our key priorities. CABINS Lighting Inspection Panels Trays Armrests Seat Storage Vanity Cabinets Mirror Fittings Overhead Bins Oxygen Masks Changing Tables AVIONIC S AND C O CKPIT SYSTEMS Secure Access Panels Access Doors Avionic Panels
Open the catalog to page 6Wide Range of Products Our products are engineered to improve passenger comfort, functional convenience and operational safety. Positioning Technology & Hinges Electronic Access Solutions Push-to-Close Latches Compression Latches Draw Latches Multi-Point Latching Systems Quick Access & Quarter-Turn Fasteners Captive Screws & Inject / Eject Mechanisms
Open the catalog to page 7About Southco Southco, Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design. For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. ELECTRONIC ACCESS DISPLAY MOUNTS COMPRESSION LATCHES CAM LATCHES,...
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