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Southco’s New R4 Rotary Latches

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Southco's R4 Rotary latches hold panels securely and provide the system strength. These robust latching solutions for doors and panels of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles combine rotary-action security with push-to-close convenience. Their compact design provides concealed operation, while tolerating misalignment on closing, engaging easily with low closing force, and latching firmly with a snug, secure fit.

Eliminate vibration and noise in heavy duty applications with our newest rotary latches. Durable materials, corrosion-resistant plating, and robust construction make these latches suitable for demanding environments. Easy operating mechanism and versatile actuation options make latches easy to adapt to a variety of installations.

Features & Benefits

• Prevent noise and vibration with dampening bumper
• Simplify installation with integrated cable mounting bracket for bottom trigger styles
• Protect against false latching with two stage engagement
• High-strength steel and corrosion-resistant stainless steel versions
• Compact latch envelope and cross-section fits thin-profile doors, minimizes protrusion within the enclosure
• Forgiving mating tolerance accommodates misalignment and flexing of long door panels or hoods
• In the closed position, latch fully envelopes striker bolt for secure grip and protection
• All-metal construction for durable, long-lasting performance
• Hardened steel cams and triggers provide durable latching engagement
• Stainless steel styles for use in marine and off-highway applications
• Corrosion-resistant finish minimizes danger of rust interfering with latch operation or staining door panel
• Many styles compatible with single and multi-point remote actuation using cables or mechanical linkage

Available Options

• Separate models available for right-hand and left-hand opening styles
• Available in choice of threaded and through-hole mounting styles
• Electronically actuated rotary latch models also available
• Two-stage cam version prevents false latching condition
• Single and two-stage cam versions with integrated bumper option to eliminate noise and vibration
• Dual point option allows the rotary latch to be actuated from different points
• Compact and micro styles minimize protrusion within the enclosure
• Integrated cable mounting bracket option eliminates the need for secondary installation components
• Paddle actuator option combines rotary latch and actuator into one solution for simplified rotary system installation
• Hand actuated option eliminates the need for a separate cable and actuator
• Debris resistant design features a concealed rotary mechanism and an integrated mounting bracket for simplified installation

Standards & Specifications

• Heavy-duty style latch meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 for crash test performance when installed with optional supplemental bracket
• Stainless steel styles (304 SS) meet marine salt spray requirements

If you would like more information on these or other Southco products, please contact your Tower representative at 800.688.6937, or by using our online information request form.