Access, Locking & Control Solutions

Southco® Engineered Access Solutions

Whether in the fields of vehicle construction, mechanical engineering, lighting or medical technology, we offer a large variety of Southco® access solutions. Discover the possibilities.
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Southco® Products Overview

CounterBalance: Modular Heavy Duty Torsion Spring System

PS | Access Solutions | SOUTHCO® CB - Counterbalanced hinges
  • Easy positioning and holding of heavy flaps and panels
  • Replaces gas pressure springs and minimizes lifting forces
  • Maintenance-free, temperature-stable and repeatable up to 100,000 cycles
  • Allows self-opening, free positioning and locking positions

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Hinges and Straps

PS | Access Solutions | Southco Bifold Constant Torque Hinge
  • Flexible positioning of loads thanks to locking and friction hinges
  • Maximum ease of assembly and maintenance
  • Increased security and an aesthetically pleasing look through concealed mounting
  • Large number of variants for almost every demanding application

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Positioning Arm and Display Carrier

PS | Access Solutions | SOUTHCO® Display mounts
  • Easy display positioning up to 22.6 kg
  • Flexible rotation/pan/tilt
  • Attractive design thanks to concealed cable routing
  • Long service life > 20,000 cycles
  • Can be flexibly combined thanks to the modular design

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SOUTHCO® Display mounts AV-D32 V and W Series

Electronic Access Solutions

Three examples of different Southco electronic access solutions
  • Reliable function and high mechanical strength
  • Low power consumption due to DC motor in combination with latch gear
  • Increased security through concealed installation as well as door and locking status monitoring
  • Intelligent control by means of an integrated microprocessor and mechanical emergency release function

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Three examples of different Southco electronic access solutions

Rotary Push-To-Close System

PS | Access Solutions | SOUTHCO® Rotary Latch System
  • Simple opening via direct actuation or remote release
  • One or two-stage closing by pressing shut (FMVSS 206)
  • Compatible with a wide variety of electronic / mechanical actuators and triggers
  • Numerous variants with max. mechanical load capacities up to 12,000 N

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SOUTHCO® Rotary Latch System

Cam- and Compression-Latches

Four different types of Southco cam- and compression latches on white background
  • The compression enables a tight and vibration-proof closing
  • Hand, tool or key operated versions
  • Variable holding areas with adjustable or fixed bolts
  • Degree of protection IP/NEMA for many variants

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Four different types of Southco cam- and compression latches on white background

Push-In and Pull-Out Locks

Four different types of Southco push-in and pull-out locks on white background
  • Easy opening and closing with a 90° turn
  • Variable holding areas with adjustable or fixed bolts
  • Hand, tool or key operated versions
  • Degree of protection IP/NEMA for many variants

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Four different types of Southco push-in and pull-out locks on white background

Push-To-Close Latches

Four different types of metal and plastic Southco push-to-close latches on white background
  • Convenient closing by simply pushing it shut
  • Visible or hidden access
  • Hand or key operated versions
  • Fast snap-in single-hole assembly with many variants

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Four different types of metal and plastic Southco push-to-close latches on white background

Draw Latches

Diffrent types of Southco draw latches on white background, including a black plastic draw latch and metal draw latches
  • Plates are pulled together and held securely in place
  • Vibration-proof thanks to the clamps or elastic straps
  • Adjustable variants for flexible holding areas and to compensate for assembly tolerances
  • Locking options with locking spring or padlock

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Diffrent types of Southco draw latches on white background, including a black plastic draw latch and metal draw latches

Locks for Swing Doors and Sliding Doors

PS | Access Solutions | SOUTHCO® DZUS® Quarter-turn fasteners
  • Quick opening and closing by a quarter turn (hand or tool operated)
  • Captive assembly (Machinery Directive / electronic devices)
  • High vibration resistance
  • Repeatable actuation with a defined actuation force

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SOUTHCO® DZUS® Quarter-turn fasteners

Captive Screws

Five different Southco captive screws, including a green and a blue captive screw on white background
  • Captive in the supporting plate
  • Hand or tool operated
  • Variants with color-coded buttons
  • Various installation options and a large selection of actuation types

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Five different Southco captive screws, including a green and a blue captive screw on white background

Turn-And-Tilt and Multi-Point Systems

Three different examples of Southco turn-and-tilt and multipoint system solutions for safe and efficient locking and closing.
  • Easy to operate by lifting and turning
  • Can be used as 1-point or multi-point locking
  • Safety options for hand, key and tool operation
  • Various lock bar options

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Three different examples of Southco turn-and-tilt and multipoint system solutions for safe and efficient locking and closing.

Handles and Recessed Grips

Several different examples of Southco handles and pulls, including metal handles and black plastic handles
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Ergonomic standard lengths and comfortable gripping points
  • Surface mount and flush models
  • Foldable handle variants adapt optimally to the respective application

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Several different examples of Southco handles and pulls, including metal handles and black plastic handles
Three different point-of-sale systems for the healthcare market by JDM Innovation

Customer Success Story

Solving Challenging Screen Mechanics for a Point-of-Sale System

For the latest generation of JDM Innovation’s POS system, we were brought on to optimize fastening connections. Southco® technology proved to be vital in our solution.

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