Power Access Solutions

Strattec’s power access solutions combine extensive industry knowledge along with advanced engineering capabilities to provide OEMs with market leading technologies. This is exemplified in our release of first-to-market systems in power sliding door, liftgate and endgate technologies over the past 25 years. Our full-system approach and proven track record provide OEMs with market leading solutions when looking to incorporate power access systems.

Power Sliding Doors (PSD)

Strattec was the first supplier to launch a power sliding door in 1993. This technology provides customers with easy and convenient access to their vehicle with just the push of a button. Strattec currently provides two power sliding door technologies which have been recently featured on the Kia Sedona and the Chrysler Pacifica.

Quarter Mount PSD

Features & Benefits

Drives unit pulls latch into fully cinched position, eliminating need for a cinching latch resulting in a lower system cost
Mounted in rear quarter area of the vehicle

Lower Track PSD

Features & Benefits

Packaged in the vehicle floor utilizing previously unused space while freeing up valuable space on the vehicle quarter panel, or in the door
No cables to route ensuring ease of assembly
Utilizes the existing sliding door lower track

Power Endgates (PEG)

The PEG is the second installment of the Invis-A-Rise™ series that focuses on a seamless combination of a completely concealed system and a quiet power operation to enhance the user experience. This first-to-market technology enables customers to both power open and close their pick-up truck endgate with the press of a button. This is currently featured on the GM Silverado as well as being named an Automotive News 2019 Pace Award Winner.

Features & Benefits

“Smart system” with the ability to stop and/or reverse when obstacles are detected, combining convenience with safety
System enables both “hands free” and “effortless” power opening and closure of the endgate
Durable system with the ability to handle rugged use
Entire system packaged within the endgate, eliminating packaging space concerns
System still allows for easy removal of the endgate

Power Liftgates (PLG)

Strattec first featured a power liftgate on the 2002 Lincoln Navigator. This system allows for the user to conveniently access the cargo space of the vehicle with the touch of a button. Strattec currently provides two power liftgate technologies which have recently been featured on the Honda Odyssey and the Jeep Compass.

Invis-A-Rise™ PLG

This is the first product in the Invis-A-Rise™ series which won the 2018 PACE Award for excellence. This product was first introduced on the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The Invis-A-Rise™ system set the standard for the future of power liftgates with its unique ability to be a completely hidden system, creating a clean and elegant appearance for the customer. The elimination of struts also maximized the cargo opening of the vehicle.

Features & Benefits

Eliminates the need for visible struts creating a clean and elegant appearance while also maximizing cargo space
Completely hidden from the customer’s view
Packaged within the seals ensuring the drive unit is in a dry environment
Ability to stop and hold at any point during operation
Allows for the ability to operate the liftgate with minimal manual efforts

D-Pillar PLG

Features & Benefits

Packaged in the D-Pillar of the vehicle protecting it from harsh conditions
Virtually hidden from the view of the customer
Great solution when packaging space does not allow for implementation of overhead power liftgate and power strut systems
Still allows for the ability to operate the liftgate with minimal manual efforts

Power Decklids (PDL)

Featured first on the 2002 Lincoln Town Car, power decklids are another area Strattec has had extensive experience in. This technology allows for easy, hands free access to the cargo area and enables the user to effortlessly load items into the vehicle when their hands are full. This technology was most recently featured on the Cadillac CT6.

Features & Benefits

Designed for use with a gooseneck hinge system
Low mass and short dead length allow for maximum packaging flexibility
Ability to operate the decklid manually with minimal efforts

Access Solutions for Autonomous Driving

Strattec is a market leader in providing access solutions for autonomous vehicles. Our technology is adaptable with the ability to be utilized for a variety of access designs and applications (Sliding, Lift, Swing, Pivot, etc…)

Features & Benefits

Infinite check systems allowing the doors and access points to be stopped and held at any point during operation
Due to the autonomous nature, systems include a chauffeured entry and exit feature
Can be designed in order to operate with minimal manual efforts if desired

LATCHES

Strattec is a market leader in latch development and production. We were first-to-market in the area of cinching tailgate latches featured on the GM Chevy Silverado power end gate. Strattec designs and produces latches for liftgates, tailgates, decklids, and hoods including mechanical, power release, and cinching latch technologies.

All Latches