Watch New Animation: Southco Electric Actuator for Vehicle Interior Stowage

Written by: Southco Manufacturing | Published: 01/24

​As the leading supplier of proven access hardware solutions to the Automotive industry, Southco understands that advancing technological innovation, enhancing driver and vehicle safety and optimising performance are paramount to designers of car interior.

Southco’s new Electric Actuator for Vehicle Interior Stowage is testimony to Southco’s proven history in driving innovation and next generation technologies to meet the requirements of the industry and enhance passenger safety and convenience.

Southco’s relationship with the Automotive industry spans decades of experience and innovation. Its broad portfolio of latches, hinges, fasteners, and display mounts optimizes the ergonomic functionality and secure operation of a wide range of car interior applications such as glove boxes, centre console compartments, tray tables and head- and armrests – all designed with best-in-class features that aid in the assembly process, reduce labour time and eliminate tooling investment, making these low-risk, versatile options for integration into vehicle interior designs.

Southco’s latest innovation, the new Electric Actuator for Vehicle Interior Stowage, combines Southco’s experience in glovebox and centre console latching with its capabilities in electronic locking solutions, creating a space-efficient opening mechanism with premium sound control and no complex electronics.

The animation shows how the latch is electronically actuated, e.g. via a touch screen, and illustrates the different pawl configurations to operate this dual point latching mechanism.

Watch the animation to find out more!