About Us

Hartwell Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of aircraft latches and latching systems. Our products are typically designed and produced for aircraft nacelles and airframes and can be categorized as flight-critical, operating under high loads/stress in extreme environments. On the nacelle, our main products include hook latches and keepers, telescoping hold-open rods, bifurcation latching systems, pressure relief latches, and door panels/assemblies. On the airframe, our products include button latches, trigger latches, flush latches, struts, channel latches, pressure relief latches, and door latches. With our products typically designed to order, we provide innovative solutions to our customers that offer lower weight and higher reliability at a competitive price. We employ a large design team proven and supported by stress, quality, and manufacturing engineering.