Premium Aircraft Latches Built for Performance & Safety
High-quality aircraft latches engineered for precision, ergonomics, and superior strength.
Aircraft Latches: Where Innovation Meets Engineering Excellence
Techno Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacturing of bespoke aircraft latches and latching systems for the aviation industry. With decades of expertise in delivering turnkey solutions, we have earned the trust of leading airlines and engine manufacturers worldwide. Our latches are a preferred choice in the commercial and business aviation marketplace, ensuring efficiency, quality, and reliability for various applications.
Our aviation latch capabilities span a wide range of solutions, each designed to meet diverse airline application requirements. We provide cutting-edge solutions for cabinet, panel, canopy, cowl, door, and lavatory applications. Innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship ensure products that complement aircraft interiors while delivering superior performance and reliability.
Key Features and Functions of Our Aircraft Latches
Depending on the specific type and application, our aircraft latches offer a wide range of features and functions, including:
Secure Latching
Our latching systems, such as cabinet latches or door latches, are specially engineered to withstand high pressure, preventing unintended opening or loosening due to thermal expansion, pressure changes, or vibration.
Pressure Equalization
Pressure equalization is a key feature of some of our aviation latches, especially those used for cockpit doors or canopies. These latches unlock automatically under rapid decompression, preventing structural failures in compliance with aviation safety requirements.
Quick Access
Our heavy-duty quick-release latch systems allow for rapid and often tool-free opening for inspections, maintenance, and part replacement. This significantly reduces maintenance time and minimizes aircraft downtime.
Pressure Sealed
This is a crucial safety feature of our aircraft latches, which use a gasket or seal between the housing and the handle to prevent air leakage. This helps maintain optimum cabin integrity.
Contoured and Adjustable
We build custom-designed latches that match the curvature and shape of the aircraft, providing a seamless and streamlined user experience. On the other hand, users can easily adjust the tension or preload of the latches to accommodate varying tolerances and opening sizes.
Vibration Resistance
Our aviation latches come with advanced features such as anti-vibration mechanisms and over-center locking systems to keep them secure and prevent accidental opening in flight.
Explore Our Products
Here is a quick overview of a wide range of latches we manufacture and supply:
Cabinet Latches
For demanding aerospace environments, we design high-performance cabinet latches that are secure, lightweight, pressure-sealed, and vibration-resistant. We specialize in manufacturing different types of cabinet latches, including cam latches, paddle latches, spring latches, push/pull latches, slide bolts, and toggle latches. Some also come with advanced features, such as emergency releases, key locks, and sleek cabin aesthetics.
Panel Latches
Techno Aerospace designs and manufactures high-precision aircraft panel latches that help secure doors, access points, and hatches. These are meticulously engineered using robust materials like aluminum or titanium, helping withstand extreme conditions, such as temperature changes, vibrations, and high-altitude environments. Our expertise in panel latches encompasses shear pin latches, over-center compression latches, tension latches, push-button latches, among others.
Canopy Latches
Combining innovation with engineering excellence, we build aircraft canopy latches that help seal the cockpit securely to withstand aerodynamic noise, forces, and other extreme conditions at high speeds. The aerodynamic security feature of our canopy latches prevents the canopy from opening accidentally at high speeds. Additionally, efficient cabin sealing keeps out noise, wind, and cold – helping maintain optimum conditions inside. We also manufacture tailor-made systems that use multiple latch points, such as front, mid-point, and rear, to ensure improved security.
Cowl Latches
Our aircraft cowl latches help secure engine covers using cutting-edge mechanical designs such as key-operated systems or pin latches. Depending on the client’s requirements, we can customize the cowl latches with modern designs and advanced features like visual indicators, proximity sensors, or self-closing functions. This helps minimize human errors in ensuring that all latches are secure and closed prior to aircraft departure.
Door Latches
We manufacture high-quality door latches to ensure secure closure of passenger doors, cockpit doors, and cargo doors against cabin pressure. Our products come with critical features and mechanisms, such as over-center locking, multiple latching points, interlocks, pressure equalization, synchronized handles, and arm/disarm systems. Through expert engineering, we ensure reliable, tamper-proof, and rapid operation of door latches from the inside out, preventing accidental opening and allowing quick evacuation during emergencies.
Flush Latches
Our aircraft flush latches and handles come with several built-in mechanisms, aiding in fast and secure activation of the aircraft cargo latch or other internal doors. The products feature specialized, low-profile locking mechanisms that allow the latch to sit flush and provide fast access for cargo, crew, baggage, and service panels. Key characteristics of our flush latches include aerodynamic aesthetics, quick accessibility, key locks, trigger releases, and vibration resistance.
Connect with Our Experts Today
At Techno Aerospace, our unmatched expertise, advanced technology, and commitment to safety and reliability have made us a preferred choice for high-performance aircraft latches.
To learn how we can support your aviation programs, complete our online form and one of our specialists will respond promptly to discuss your requirements.