Proven engineered hardware solutions for the aerospace industry

From cockpit to cabin, our lines from Southco offer a comprehensive product portfolio of access solutions for interior and exterior aircraft applications.

Get your designs off the ground fast. Learn how integrating validated and standardized latching, fastening and hinging solutions into interior and exterior aircraft applications enhances end-user functionality, improves safety and security, and complements industrial design.

Southco offers a comprehensive product portfolio of latching, fastening and positioning technologies for a wide range of interior and exterior aircraft applications. Their broad offering meets Aerospace industry requirements for strength and durability, enhances passenger comfort and provides an extra layer of safety 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 Access Fasteners enable easy maintenance and offer high cycle life
  • LOCKWELL® Quick Release Pins offer dependable, fast removal for interior and exterior use

 

Learn how incorporating dual point latching systems into aircraft cabin applications can:

  • Keep panels closed, even if one latch point fails
  • Reduce operational footprint with a lightweight, compact design
  • Prevent buzz, squeak and rattle during flight

Learn how incorporating hinges and display mounts into aircraft cabin applications can:

  • Make a lightweight plastic table or tray feel heavier and more substantial
  • Keep panels from falling down and allow technicians to safely keep both hands free
  • Provide consistent operating effort in the smallest, lightweight package requirements
  • Control motion and prevent buzz, squeak and rattle during flight

Choosing the best Access Hardware

When choosing the appropriate fastener for an application, there are a variety of design factors that must be considered:

  1. Application requirements
  2. Product performance
  3. Application environment
  4. Service requirements
  5. Vibration resistance

Solution: Positioning Technology

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 

Solution: Electronic 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

 

Wide Range of Applications

Maximizing the passenger flight experience and supporting the crew in performing tasks safely and securely are our key priorities.

Wide Range of Products

Southco products are engineered to improve passenger comfort, functional convenience and operational safety.

Want to learn more about our Southco aerospace solutions? Call us today (1-800-318-1119), or use our handy Contact Form to reach out to us. We’ll gladly make your requirements a top priority and find you the right products!