InnoLock - A Fixed Variable

So what happens when you put a Mini JawLock with a TwinLock? You get a...

Wait for it....

... an InnoLock!

Designed to give a fixed length, while utilizing the benefits of a metal jaw locking mechanism, the InnoLock is the latest addition to ABRIC's collection of Fixed Length Seals. 

It features a 10mm flat strap stem, which gives the option for printing the logo/bar code on either the stem, or the tag itself. Side tear off options are also available for the InnoLock for easy removal without using cutting tools. Its 12kgs (26.5lbs) break strength makes it ideal for use on vehicle doors, tankers, and shipping containers.

Check it out at our website at www.abric.com or call any of our sales centers closest to you for free samples.

Plaskalock – “Reaching new heights”

In the ever changing world of security, you need a reliable seal that can offer a high level of security at a reasonable price. Such a seal has recently become a more favourable choice for many of ABRIC’s customers.

Plaskalock is  a highly secure, single use seal made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) with a non-preformed, galvanized steel, aircraft cable. The cable diameter is available in 1.5 or 2mm (0.059 or 0.079 inches) with a tensile strength of around 50kgf (110.2 lbs), making it incredibly strong. The standard cable length is 150mm (5.90 inches), but can be customised to any length to suit your requirement.

This unique seal falls into the category between standard plastic seals and high security seals. If you require a strong barrier seal to secure a container you buy Unolock, if you need to secure courier or postal bags, there is the inexpensive JawLock. Plaskalock is the seal that fits nicely in between these two categories thanks to its high level of security & value. It is supplied to many industries including  Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Retail & Hypermarket among others, with its contribution to these sectors benefiting their security needs as well as saving cost, helping with the difficult economic times.

Benefits of Plaskalock:

· Increases security by providing tamper evidence

· Can include a bar code (if required) for easy identification and security

· High tensile strength

· Once cut the cable will splay, increasing security

· More affordable than higher level security seals

· Ideal for a variety of robust applications

· Available in a wide range of colours

But don’t just take our word for it. STS 2000 is a well known established company in the UK, providing services to the computer industry such as refurbishment, cleaning & storage of computer equipment. They purchase Plaskalock to supply dozens of retail stores across the country in helping secure their equipment.

  “I find Plaskalock to be a relatively cheap, reliable and highly secure seal that has served the application of the many  companies I supply”  - Steve White, STS2000 Ltd.

- Prepared by James Jackson
Sales Coordinator, ABRIC Europe Ltd.

What is a security seal?

Security seals are usually applied on vehicles, chemical drums aircraft trolleys, and other various applications. It is used typically as tamper evident seals, and a level of security depending on the type of seal. This helps to detect any sign on theft or tampering, be it authorized or unauthorized.

Spiderbox and SpiderLock - Special Purpose Seals

Generally there are two main types of security seals, single use and reusable. Single use seals are usually made of plastic; cheap, reliable, provides proof of tampering, easy to use and remove. Reusable seals are however more expensive, usually consisting of mechanical or electronic.


ABRIC also provides Special-Purpose Seals, which are designed for various of industries specific towards certain applications.

AluLock - Barrier Seal

Length
Most security seals are variable-length seals (more known as pull-tight seals). These seals vary in length depending on the application, e.g. Different bags come in different sizes, and depending on the contents, may require longer seals, therefore it is generally better to use variable-length seals to seal bags instead.


Fixed-length seals are more common applied in cargo doors. Due to its fixed loop size, this gives room for the cargo doors to move slightly without breaking the seal while transporting.

TwinLock - Fixed-length seal

Printing technology

Security seals are usually customized to fit the different purposes of each application. Typical marking includes logos,  consecutive numbering and 1D and 2D bar codes. 

The printing method/technology used by the industry standard are as follows:

• hot stamping
• ink jet printing
• laser engraving
• thermal printing

Each printing has its own benefits and uses, therefore depending again on the nature of the application, different printing methods may be used on different security seals.

Looking for a security sealing solution? Visit us at www.abric.com and contact our sales center closest to you and we will advice you on your security needs!

Product training - Names of seals

Learning about our products can be a bit challenging, since we have so many products, with similar features, design, yet totally different applications, strength and benefits.

So a couple of us newbies sat down together and have a little chat about our products in line. We learn about the differences between each seal, try to remember the names, and its applications. The whole training took about 2-3 hours.

And now the fun part - remembering the names. It can be a huge challenge, let alone learn the differences between each and every seal, since most of the seals look the same and given similar names. Say example:

• Difference between JawLocks and LuggageLocks? (LuggageLocks have tabs to be removed upon application; JawLocks don't.) 
• Difference between RibLocks and BagLocks? (BagLocks have "bigger teeth".) 
• Which one of these is ClipLock, CartLock, CrimpLock? 

It will take some time to remember all the names and their features. So, don't worry, some of us took nearly a month to remember the names even. 

A good way to remember all the seals' names is to actually lay down all the seals on a table, label them, and worship them. Every morning before work starts, look at the seals and try to remember the names. That way you can compare easily and identify all the seals at a glance.

Another way of remembering is to find out how the seals get their names! Alright this would need a little bit of a history lesson. TwinLocks, for instance, got its name from its locking mechanism. You will hear two clicks whenever your apply the seal, hence the name. SmoothLocks? Smooth stem. JawLocks? Jaw locking mechanism. ClickLocks? Click, and lock!

So good luck knowing our seals! I might come up with a test for everyone on product knowledge. Mandarin oranges as prizes. 

TwinLock – “Security simplified."

In a major construction project, there are typically multiple deliveries of concrete every day.  Even in a good economy, theft is an  issue.  This problem has become more acute in this economic down turn.  In an effort to monitor deliveries and reduce theft, Titan America is now utilizing ABRIC’s “TwinLock”, a plastic truck seal with sequential numbers on each seal.  This enables Titan America to track deliveries and has reduced theft.

The TwinLock is one of a few ABRIC’s pioneering seals. This seal has a fixed loop design with the length 200mm (7.83 inches). It is equipped with a patented double locking mechanism and ribbed locking head, giving the seal’s superior design an enhanced level of security. Made out of polypropylene, this seal has a tensile strength of 15kgf (33lbs).

Benefits of TwinLock:

· Allow movements of the door locking mechanism without applying strain on the seal

· Enhanced level of security

· User friendly, easy removal

Widely used to seal containers, vehicle doors, and tankers, the TwinLock’s patented double locking mechanism & ribbed locking head is more secure with the special acetal locking jaws. With its fixed length, the TwinLock allows movements on the door of the container, without applying strain on the seal or breaking the seal. Easily removed on its pre-determined break point without requiring any removal tools, it has proven to be a successful and widely accepted fixed length tamper evident seal by many companies.

-Written by Jennie Hunter, VP Sales, ABRIC North America

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A Happy Chinese New Year!

First of all, to all those around the world celebrating, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

Here in ABRIC's Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, everyone is in Chinese New Year mood, anticipating the Yee Sang which was gifted to Dato' and Datin earlier. Greeting cards flooded our cork board, and mandarin oranges filled our tables, and candies to go along with it as an invitation to the new year, the year of the Tiger.


All of us gathered in the pantry for the traditional Yee Sang. For some who don't know,  Yee Sang, is a Teochew-style raw fish salad. It usually consists of strips of raw fish (most commonly salmon), mixed with shredded vegetables and a variety of sauces and condiments, among other ingredients.

Mr Mike, Declan, and Michael.

We were also given 6 oranges, and 8 candies to be displayed on our table. What is the significance you ask? Well, oranges ("kam" in cantonese) represents gold ("kam" is also gold in cantonese). Why 6 you ask? To bring the wealth easily! And the candies you ask? Candies (or sweets) lets one have a happy (and sweet) year. Well, 8 candies makes it 8 times sweeter I guess. Arrange it like a pyramid (like Mary's) and you will grow steadily up the ladder. And the red packets you ask? Just to show you are a year older thats all.

Mary's

Mr Mike's

Declan's

Angie's Kissable

Yvonne's

Michael's

...and mine.

Signing out, once again wishing you a prosperous new year. Gong Xi Fatt Chai!

Mmm... oranges.

ABRIC's Seals Newsletter February 2010 (Issue 2) Released

Our Seals Newsletter has just been released, and is available for download here on our website.

Snapshot of our Seals newsletter Issue 2

In this issue, we look at the treats of cargo theft, our new products, and a new column featuring our leading security seals.


Also, I would like to thank those who have kindly contributed their time and effort into making this newsletter possible. Thank you all very much!

Be sure to stay tuned for our next issue of Seals Newsletter!

A Show of Strength

Meet Stanley.

"Hi."

Stanley has been away for quite some time now, kept in a dark corner of our storage room. Its time we bring him out for a bit of fresh air, and some bolt and metal cutting action! 

UnoLock 1.5 and UnoLock 3.5

This is AluLock.  It is used in various industries and applications, namely shipping containers, valves in petrochemical industries, and plastic box and cases. This variable length high security barrier seal comes with various sizes. The smallest of them all, sized at Ø1.5mm, requires smaller cutter tools, as compared to its bigger (and badder) brother, the AluLock 5.0mm. With a shear strength of more than 900 kg-f, the AluLock 5.0 requires bigger bolt cutters (like Stanley) to be removed.

AluLock 5.0

Lets start it off easy for Stanley, against the AluLock 1.5, and AluLock 3.5.

Like a knife through butter.

Its not as easy as it looks.

But the real challenge lies ahead. This is the EinLock 8.0. A high security bolt seal, the EinLock's barrel is made of high quality ABS material to withstand impact, giving its shear strength of more than 1000kg-f! It is typically used in shipping industries, sealing cargo containers, and trucks.

When EinLock meets Stanley.

Except for the AluLock 1.5 and 3.5, most of ABRIC's barrier seals require cutting tools such as Stanley to remove. This provides great security for cargo and containers which are being held and stored and exposed to theft at a location for long periods of time, capable of withstanding harsh climatic and environmental conditions. A perfect solution for many shipping, and oil and gas industries.

The Glowing Core, The Three Arrows, and the Complete Circle

The ABRIC logo embodies the siprit of a dynamic, forward-looking company that seeks excellence in delivering world-class security seals, and its services.

The Glowing Core symbolises stability and strong fundamentals of the Group's operation. It represents the source of inspiration, creativity and growth of the organisation.

The Three Arrows personify dynamism of the organisation in serving diverse industries covering Land, Sea and Air. The arrows move outwards, reflecting business expansion into all corners of the world.

The complete Ring speaks of consistent quality, synonymous with the security sealing business. It also represents the integrity of the people and company.

The new corporate colour, vibrant orange, reflects the strength, dynamism and commitment of the workforce in the pursuit of excellence.

ABRIC is one of the top five global security seals provider. Learn more about ABRIC and its visions and missions here at our webpage

Purpose of The Glowing Core

Greetings!

Welcome to The Glowing Core!

The purpose of this blog is to share stories of our daily lives working here in ABRIC. We will share the events that we have attended, achievements we have accomplished, mishaps we have done, bloopers at work, industry related news and working habits here in ABRIC. This goes for all our international sales centers located in USA, UK, Thailand, Malaysia and China respectively.

In case you were wondering, ABRIC is a world leading provider of security sealing solutions. For more than 25 years, our seals have been used in various applications and industries, committed to the mission of "sealing assets globally with quality and integrity". For more information, visit us at our website at here