Southco rotary latches protect construction vehicles and equipment
Southco
R4 rotary latch range
As a supplier to the off-highway industry of access hardware to all entry, chassis and interior applications, Southco is able to offer OEMs enhanced protection for vehicles by integrating access control and electromechanical locking devices at the point of entry.
Products and systems such as the Southco R4 rotary latch range are intended to be incorporated into the OEM vehicle design.
According to Southco, its electronic access technology supports the construction industry’s aim to increase the safety of the drivers and operators of construction vehicles and equipment.
Southco’s access-control devices, which include keypads, electronic keys and RF remote-control systems, allow for the development of remotely controlled cab-entry systems.
Key specifications
- Electromechanical latching solutions are concealed, eliminating vandal entry points
- Offer a high degree of control, enabling access management, remote control and monitoring
- Prevent unauthorised or accidental access while being able to simultaneously lock or unlock multiple access points using a keyless system
- Offers proven mechanical design and all-metal construction, promoting vandal resistance
- Can be integrated with a variety of electronic access devices, including wireless devices such as proximity cards or RF key fobs, hardwired numeric keypads or swipe-card terminals, smart cards and biometric devices
- Security in accord with CESAR’s registration scheme.
- Can be integrated with systems of traceability, built-in intelligence and remote communication — GSM/GPRS
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