Southco R3 Push-To-Close Latch

Southco Stylish & Robust Push-to-Close Latch

Southco has developed a stylish new R3 paddle latch designed as a competitive replacement for baggage door applications in Class-A recreational vehicles and truck and bus storage compartments. Its ergonomic curved handle design, die-cast body, and versatile finish options provide an attractive, robust product that offers a more comfortable and convenient grip for end users. Versatile key code options provide user-specified control over security, as well as “one-key” convenience for multiple Southco latch styles in the same installation. The new R3 Push-To-Close latch has it all – the strength and robust performance to assure design engineers, the color-coordinated finishes and ergonomic performance to excite RV sales and marketing managers, and the comfortable grip and operation to please end users.

Key Customer Benefits

• Attractive, robust latch provides even the most discriminating customers with a new alternative for their Class-A recreational vehicle designs
• Fashionable styling and finish options complement any upscale vehicle design
• Cycle-life and ultimate-load testing ensure that latch performance is greater than or equal to competitive products
• Contoured handle provides added space for gripping under the latch handle, while the rounded die-cast end of the handle provides greater comfort than flat-cut paddle handles
• Sealing gasket and O-ring design helps to keep out dust and moisture, even in exterior over-the-road applications for baggage doors or utility truck body storage compartments
• Numerous key code choices provide extensive security and convenience options for manufacturers and end users
• Key code options match the key codes of other Southco latches, permitting “one-key” convenience
• Multi-point latching capability can provide for more secure, rattle-free operation on larger doors

Product Features

• Easy, secure slide bolt operation – pull handle up to open, simply push to close
• Die-cast body construction and stainless steel pawl load spring for long-lasting robust performance
• O-rings, sealing washers, and shuttered lock plugs help to keep out water and dust
• Suitable for door thicknesses from 1.5 mm to 50 mm (0.062” to 2.00”)
• Inside actuation option allows for emergency exit
• Interchangeable disc tumbler lock system with removable lock plugs allows for user-specified key codes, with or without master key capability
• Key coding matches other Southco locks for user convenience throughout an installation
• Installs with easy panel preparation

Available Options

• Multiple finish options – including polished chrome and powder-coated finishes in black, white, or custom colors – are available to enhance aesthetics or environmental performance
• Available in locking and non-locking models
• Keylocking models are available with or without lock plugs installed, for maximum specification flexibility
• Choose from hundreds of standard key codes
• Optional overmolded key provides a comfortable grip with the option for custom molded logos
• An optional interior release handle is also available