TCH is an authorized distributor of Southco products. We are one of the largest authorized distributors and carry the full line of Southco products - in stock, in our 5 warehouses in North America.
Featured this month are Southco E3 Vise-Action Compression Latches and E5 Quarter Turn Fixed Grip Cam Latches. Southco products are of premier quality and the industry standard in access solutions.
E3 Vise-Action® Compression

The smooth operation of the Vise-Action® design aligns the paul behind the frame and draws it up tight with a single, continuous half-turn motion.
Its compression provides 6.4mm (.25") pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications and helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles, and accidental opening caused by shock or vibration.
Its compression provides 6.4mm (.25") pull-up for environmental sealing in gasketed applications and helps reduce or eliminate noise and rattles, and accidental opening caused by shock or vibration.
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First 90° turn: Cam rotates behind frame | The door is now latched against opening | As you complete half-turn motion, shaft and cam compress to pull the door snugly against the frame or gasket into locked position |
- Suitable for a wide range of load configurations
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Durable, reliable operation
- Compression achieved with minimal manual torque
- Sealed to meet NEMA 4 / IP65 standards

Southco E5 cam latch is a highly modular and easy to configure solution, suitable for a wide range of applications.
By changing any of the three basic components (access style driver, latch body or cam) the E5 can be easily adjusted to suit most applications.
By changing any of the three basic components (access style driver, latch body or cam) the E5 can be easily adjusted to suit most applications.
- Cost effective, easy to design and install
- Multiple material and access options
- Corrosion-resistant materials available
- Highly modular and configurable
- Sealed to meet NEMA 4 / IP65 standards

E5 Standard Industry standard, highly modular and configurable |
E5 Low Profile Stylish, low profile design |
E5 Push-to-Close Standard E5 with added functionality of spring loaded cam or actuator for single or multi-point operation |
E5 Flush Cup Wing Knob Stylish oval cup design. Clean, flush outer surface. |