Choosing the appropriate latch type for any given application requires the engineer to gather all of the relevant information that could affect latch performance, including size, force, weight and environmental factors, such as whether the latch will be used indoors or outdoors.

Southco is a leader in designing, manufacturing & supplying latches. We offer a range of compression latches, cam latches and rotary latches for doors & panels.

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Southco Cam Latches secure doors with a simple 90 degree turn, providing robust and reliable door closure. A wide range of handle, tool, and key locking options as well as dust and water tight varieties provide security and sealing to suit nearly any application.

Southco Push-to-Close Latches offer simple slam to close convenience while holding panels securely together. Offering easy installation, push latch solutions are available in visible and concealed mounting options for heavy duty indoor and outdoor applications in a variety of size, design and actuation options.

Southco 47 Class captive screws (and the corresponding color-coded "Prism" 4C Class captive screws), offer hundreds of permutations of installation and tool-actuation styles for mounting doors, panels, and other hardware components in limited-space applications.

Southco offers best in class hardware solutions for deck compartments, livewell hatches, transom doors and more. Our latching and hinging solutions are known throughout the industry, with our line of stainless steel compression latches setting the standard.

Southco’s DZUS ® D5 Panel Line Quarter-Turn Fastener features a flare-in stud assembly, eliminating the possibility of dropped or lost hardware components.

Southco's range of Swing Action Latches offer enhanced aesthetics for applications in the recreational marine and vehicle industries

2023年9月22日 · At its core, a draw latch is a type of latch used to hold two surfaces together securely. It consists of two parts: a hook or clasp, and a keeper or catch. The hook is typically mounted on one surface, while the keeper is mounted on the other.