Extra security, 7 pin, quarter turn, bulk vending machine lock — Series BV90
Unlocking and locking the locks fitted to most bulk vending machines is a time consuming and physically tiring job. Normally it involves turning the key in the lock through a number of complete rotations to unlock the lid, and the same process then has to be repeated to replace it after the operator has replenished the machine or emptied the cash box. Multiply this by the number of machines on the route and the number of service calls the operator has to make, and it’s clear this wastes a substantial amount of time in a day.
Camlock’s new BV90 locks and unlocks the lid of a bulk vending machine with a very quick quarter turn of the key. A patent is pending on the new product. The new lock is of all-brass construction, with a chrome finish and a stainless steel shaft adaptor. Its anti-drill centre protects against attacks and the new locks can be retrofitted by the operator using a small, purpose-designed wrench supplied.
The BV90 will fit a very wide range of bulk vending machines, including Northwestern Corporation and Beaver Machine Corporation, as well as those of other OEMs.
Typically, most factory fitted OEM bulk vending locks have very few combinations. This can mean machines are vulnerable and some operators may be able to access other’s machines. To overcome this problem and to provide a much higher level of security protection, the BV90 incorporates a 7 pin radial pin tumbler lock with Camlock’s award-winning ‘Octagon’ mechanism. This provides hundreds of thousands of possible key combinations and virtually eliminates the problem of thieves using unauthorized duplicate keys to open locks.
To counter the threat posed by the use of lock picks and other picking techniques, the BV90 has been designed and manufactured to offer excellent resistance to picking. The level of anti-picking protection provided is far superior to a conventional 7 pin radial pin tumbler lock.
The BV90 offers key registration on keyed alike suites, ensuring that registered keys are only issued to the relevant customer, greatly reducing the possibility of unauthorized duplicate keys entering circulation. The procedure involves assigning a unique key combination to the purchaser or user and recording that person’s signature, which is used to verify all orders for additional locks and keys. Operators then have the reassurance of a much lower risk of thefts by persons using counterfeit keys.
