Simplify Environmental Certification with UL Recognized Access Hardware

UL Recognized Access Hardware

Southco recently collaborated with UL to complete testing of a select portfolio of its latches, hinges and fasteners according to the newly released FTTA2/FTTA8 Recognition Certification from UL. This new Recognition certification for enclosure accessories assists manufacturers who wish to utilize Type rated hinging and latching accessories in enclosures complying with UL50E.

Recognized Component Mark

Optimize Performance of Aircraft Interior Applications

Solving aircraft design challenges with standardized mechanisms before committing to expensive and time-consuming tooling and production. Our proven mechanisms including positioning Technology and Electronic Access Solutions ensure enhanced ergonomics, usability, reliability, and improved inflight safety and security. Integrating validated and standardized mechanisms in aircraft applications allows design flexibility at a much lower cost over time, improves industrial design and ultimately enhances end-user functionality.

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Benefits of Selecting UL Recognized Hardware

  • Save 50 days or more of testing time

  • Accelerate speed of product evaluation and time to market

  • Eliminate costs like test samples and lab fees

  • Access hardware tested and regularly inspected by UL

  • Southco manufactures over 100,000 UL Recognized products

  • Hardware tested to meet corrosion, ingress and gasket integrity standards

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Who we Are

  • Global leader in Engineered Access Solutions

  • 70+ years of experience

  • Serving 100,000+ customers in 83 Countries

  • Sales, Distribution, Engineering and Customer Service in over 50 countries

  • 15 Manufacturing & stocking locations in 9 countries

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Learn More about UL Recognized Hardware

  • Case Study

    Learn how Southco and UL collaborated to simplify environmental certification of enclosures

  • Brochure

    See which Southco latches, hinges and fasteners are UL Recognized

  • Article

    Learn how enclosure manufacturers can skip corrosion testing

  • Environmental Standards for Enclosures

    Understand how UL Type ratings compare to NEMA and IP

  • Southco’s Certification on UL.com

    View Southco’s certification on the UL Online Certifications Directory

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    Enhancing Aircraft Cabin Safety and Security with Electronic Access Control

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Aircraft Interior & Exterior Solutions

Who we Are

  • Global leader in Engineered Access Solutions

  • 70+ years of experience

  • Serving 100,000+ customers in 83 Countries

  • Sales, Distribution, Engineering and Customer Service in over 50 countries

  • 15 Manufacturing & stocking locations in 9 countries

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Who we Are

  • Global leader in Engineered Access Solutions

  • 70+ years of experience

  • Serving 100,000+ customers in 83 Countries

  • Sales, Distribution, Engineering and Customer Service in over 50 countries

  • 15 Manufacturing & stocking locations in 9 countries

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Southco Knows Enclosures

Southco’s access hardware has been trusted for over 70 years by enclosure manufacturers, all over the world. Becoming the first manufacturer of FTTA2/FTTA8 recognized access hardware is the latest example of Southco’s commitment to providing solutions that help enclosure manufacturers meet industry standards while adding value to the design, manufacturing and product evaluation processes. Put simply, Southco knows enclosure applications.

What we offer

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 offerings meets Aerospace industry requirements for strength and durability, enhances passenger comfort and provides and extra layer of safety and security.

Why Southco?

  • 70+ years of access hardware experience

  • Global footprint with sales, distribution, engineering and customer services in over 30 countries

  • 9 Design and Engineering Centers globally

  • 150+ experienced sales engineres & 75+ design engineers globally

  • Provide total program managment from design concept to production

Why Southco?

  • 70+ years of access hardware experience

  • Global footprint with sales, distribution, engineering and customer services in over 30 countries

  • 9 Design and Engineering Centers globally

  • 150+ experienced sales engineres & 75+ design engineers globally

  • Provide total program managment from design concept to production

  • Trusted supplier to the Aerospace Industry