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!

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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