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Bike “to go” locked by Camlock Systems

Safe Base with Camlock’s 3025/26

Foldable bike with Camlock’s Series 13D

Quipplan Mobility manufactures folding electric bicycles or ‘pedelecs’. A micro cam lock manufactured by Camlock Systems secures the bike.

The Q10 bike comes with a battery operated motor capable of transporting the rider at 15 miles per hour and is available in a sport and a city version. A range of accessories is available including LED lights, a stand, a rack and LCD digital displays.

The aluminium frame of the Quipplan makes the bike lightweight, just 16.5 kg. When folded, the bike measures just 80 cm long by 65 cm high by 45 cm wide so can be transported easily in the shoulder bag supplied. Unsurprisingly, the bike is proving to be a big hit with commuters. The bike comes with a two year guarantee as standard – an optional third year is available – and is accredited under European standard EN15194.

Spanish company Quipplan designed the bike to have an integral lock in the main folding mechanism's handle. The lock also prevents the battery from being stolen from the integral compartment inside the frame and allows the key-holder easy access to the battery, as required. Quipplan selected a micro-sized cam lock manufactured by Camlock Systems. Camlock’s Series 13D provides full functionality in ultra compact proportions – the body length is just 10.5 mm.

Camlock’s range of micro cam locks with a radial pin tumbler mechanism is available in three body lengths and two material specifications: 10.5 mm in die-cast alloy, 13 mm and 16 mm both in brass. The lock’s polished chrome finish is a perfect complement to the stylish design and looks of the bike.

Quipplan’s satisfaction with both the locks and the multi-lingual customer service resulted in the company placing a repeat order. Enrico Miracoli, Product Manager at Quipplan, says: “From Camlock we are getting a quality product at a fair price, plus an excellent Spanish-speaking service.”

More information about the Series 13D lock and other locking products can be found on Camlock Systems. For further information on the Q10 bike go to Quipplan Mobility.

Micro lock made by Camlock Systems ensures IT security

Camlock Systems ensures safe workplace

Camlock’s Series 13D on IT enclosure

Zentner Elektrik-Mechanik GmbH has chosen a lock manufactured by Camlock Systems to protect their IT enclosures from unauthorized access.

Zentner is a long established, family-owned company specializing in the manufacture of enclosures for the IT, medical and machinery industries. The company offers full service solutions in the areas of CNC thin sheet technology, systems engineering and plant construction.

The computers fitted in Zentners IT enclosures are used mainly in access control, network security and the retail industry. Potential damage can arise from vandalism, shrinkage, manipulation or deactivation.

Camlock’s Series 13D protects these enclosures and computers from unauthorized third-party access. By locking down the I/O area, Zentner virtually eliminates unauthorized access to the USB/DVD/SmartCard/HDD drive, as well as the power and reset button.

The Series 13D micro lock provides full functionality while its ultra compact proportions ideally suit the application. The lock is available in three different body lengths and two materials: 10.5mm in die cast, 13mm and 16mm both in brass. All feature a polished chrome finish.

Achim Zentner, Managing Director at Zentner, says: “We have known Camlock Systems for a long time and have always been very happy about the quality of their goods and services. Our customers are frequently asking specifically for their locks.”

Please find more information about the Series 13D and other Camlock’s products on www.camlock.com or Zentner’s enclosures on www.zentner.de.

Camlock Systems launches products for cabinet and enclosure industry

Safe Base with Camlock’s 3025/26

Camlock’s Series 08

Camlock Systems has introduced an extension of its popular wing knob,
T handle and L handle ranges. The new products, designated Series 08 are fitted with a lock cylinder that is compatible with all 92 Series key combinations, including the popular 92369 key number. Camlock Systems has manufactured its new products in response to demand from the cabinet and enclosure industry.

Camlock Systems is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of industrial locks and locking systems and is renowned for its high quality products and technical expertise.

Camlock’s new 5 disc tumbler ‘08’ lock barrel provides a moderate level of security and is available keyed alike or keyed to differ. A wide range of steel, stainless steel and polyamide cams is offered. Where no locking operation is required, the handle can be specified without a lock cylinder.

All products have passed salt spray water and other environmental tests and are perfectly suitable for applications that are sited in damp environments such as in the water industry. The wing knob and T handle are IP65 rated and fitted with a rubber gasket. A stainless steel cap and spring loaded shutter protect the keyway.

The new products are available in black polyamide, die-cast zinc alloy with a chrome plated or black powder coated finish.

Tony Dent, Sales Director of Camlock Systems, says: “With the Series 08 we are responding to a huge market demand. We have created an ideal solution for the industry by fitting our quality locks with 92 Series compatible barrels to complement the existing range of wing knobs and handles.”

Intelligent electric bike battery secured by Camlock Systems

Camlock Systems ensures safe workplace

VARTA Microbattery pedelec batteries require a stable construction for leisure and professional use. The company decided to secure its batteries for some designs using pushlocks manufactured by Camlock Systems.

VARTA Microbattery GmbH is a leading European manufacturer of retail and OEM batteries. The company’s batteries are used in a wide range of applications, encompassing automotive, computer, cell phones & medical equipment.

Another business area is the CellPac BIKE service which produces batteries for pedelecs (or ‘electric bikes’) fitted with a lightweight battery, using lithium-ion rechargeable cells. The product is extremely robust towards environmental and climatic conditions such as rain, heat or mud.

The battery compartment is secured with Camlock’s 3015 pushlock. The 6 disk tumbler lock provides good security. It has a push-to-lock action, a 45º locking movement and the user-friendly double entry key is trapped in the unlocked position. This ensures that the key cannot be lost while the battery compartment is open. A sprung horseshoe clip helps VARTA to achieve fast mounting.

Alex Stapleton, Product Manager at VARTA, says: “When we first started the project, we were looking for a suitable lock from a supplier who could be a helpful and supporting partner. Camlock Systems was able to fulfil these needs.”

More information about pushlocks and other security products from Camlock Systems can be found on www.camlock.com .

Camlock Systems helps to minimise payment card fraud

Safe Base with Camlock’s 3025/26

Tailwind Solutions Ltd is a provider of POS units for holding and protecting Chip & PIN devices. A lock manufactured by Camlock Systems ensures good security for the units.

The Scottish company Tailwind Solutions is dedicated to providing innovative retail POS solutions.

The theft of card payment devices by organised criminals and subsequent card fraud are growing rapidly. Tailwind’s ‘Safe Base’ device prevents Chip & PIN card payment devices from being stolen. The device is fixed to the POS counter top and the lock provided by Camlock Systems ensures that only authorized retail personnel can remove it.

Camlock has built the Series 3025/26 push-to-close latch lock exactly to Tailwind’s specifications. Each lock has its own individual key combination and up to 2000 are offered. A master key facility is available for Tailwind customers who wish suitably qualified personnel to operate all the locks in a suite with one key. The lock keeps the user friendly double-entry key trapped in the unlocked position which prevents the key from getting lost and encourages users to close the lock after usage.

Garry Knox, Managing Director of Tailwind Solutions, says: “Camlock Systems delivered a tailor-made solution, plus the service and technical advice we are looking for.”

Camlock Systems ensures safe workplace

Multiple Electrical Engineering Services (‘MEES’) designs, manufactures and installs electrical control systems for industrial machinery such a lathes, milling & grinding machines. In order to ensure overall safety, MEES counts on custom-built interlocks manufactured by Camlock Systems.

MEES is a NICEIC approved facilities management company, working primarily in mechanical & electrical engineering and air conditioning. Their services include planning, construction, fault diagnosis and maintenance of machines.

The electrical control system manufactured by MEES features a switch unit that ensures only suitably qualified personnel operate the machines and helps to protect manpower servicing or repairing them.

To meet the precise requirements of MEES, Camlock Systems provided a 10 pin interlock cylinder, fitted to a Kraus & Naimer CA40 40 AMP, 4 Pole Switch. The lock keeps the key trapped during usage and enables the user to remove it only when the machine is switched off. The key that operates a particular machine is identified by the colour of the key fob. This colour coding system also ensures that only personnel with suitable training and experience operate a specific machine.

Peter Boulton from MEES says: “We chose Camlock Systems because we had worked with them in the past and our experience was very positive. We especially appreciate the professional service.”

Camlock Systems protects cash on luxury cruise liner

The crew of the new cruise liner Queen Elizabeth has the benefit of making cashless payments with a rechargeable payment card. The payment system was designed and manufactured by Protouch Solutions Ltd, which is well known for its kiosks and touch screens. A lock manufactured by Camlock Systems Ltd keeps the money safe.

The new luxury cruise liner sailed on its maiden voyage in 2011. The Queen Elizabeth combines luxurious accommodation and ornate décor with the latest technology. The ship can accommodate over 2,000 passengers and a crew of over 1,000.

Security problems might arise if each member of the crew had to carry money around with them and to hand over cash for each transaction.

With its Xen4 cabinet Protouch has developed an ideal solution to avoid cash transactions on board the Queen Elizabeth. Each crew-member simply inserts his or her payment card into one of the machines and charges it using cash. After topping up, the card can be used for day to day expenditure on board.

In order to protect the cash in the kiosks, Protouch selected the P491 high security pushlock, designed and manufactured by Camlock Systems.

The mechanism of this lock uses Camlock’s patented ‘Octagon’ system which offers a major advantage in preventing unauthorized access with a duplicate key. A unique key combination is available for keyed alike suites of this robust and highly durable lock, which can be registered to provide the highest level of key control.

Further information is available from Pushlocks P491 web page

Camlock seeks new distributors

Camlock Systems has firm plans to grow its business in mainland Europe and the Middle East and wishes to hear from distributors that are interested in representing Camlock in one or more countries or even in specific markets.

The company has customers throughout the world and exports represent a significant proportion of its turnover.

Tony Dent, Sales Director at Camlock Systems, says: "Established distribution businesses that would like to sell our range of high quality industrial locks and industrial hardware are welcome to contact me. We are looking for distributors with both existing customers that require such products and also a willingness to take an active approach to generating new customers." Tony Dent can be contacted on tony.dent@camlock.com

All-new lock type from Camlock Systems combines strength and enhanced protection

The Series 35, a breakthrough in locks from Camlock Systems.

The Series 35, a breakthrough in locks
from Camlock Systems.

Camlock Systems Ltd has launched a new generation of locking device known as the Series 35.

Developed over two years, the all-new mechanism features a revolutionary and unique asymmetrical warded keyway. Seven stainless steel locking elements fasten the central core to the outer body and it has a hardened steel anti-drill centre post. Further protection from drilling is provided by a second hardened roller inside the lock, which spins freely when a drill bit comes into contact with it.

The new mechanism and construction stands up to the ever-increasing threats from criminals. These range from opportunistic crimes using brute force to carefully planned attacks by organised gangs employing more insidious methods such as picking, bumping or unauthorised key duplication.

Initially, the new range comprises three body lengths of camlock in the conventional 19mm x 16mm ‘double D’ profile and a ‘Bullet’ type locking insert.

The Series 35 will afford a simple retro-fit upgrade for most popular styles of specialist locks or can be designed into new equipment where high security and peace of mind is paramount.

Over 750,000 different key combinations are available, allowing an exclusive key combination to be allocated to the user or purchaser. This combination can be registered online with Camlock Systems, to ensure that only authorised personnel can obtain extra keys.

The Series 35 can be supplied ‘keyed to differ’, where each lock in a set is operated by its own individual key, or ‘keyed alike’, which offers the convenience of any key within a set or suite operating any or all of the locks. A wide range of cams is available, allowing the lock to be used on many applications.

Patents have been applied for internationally to protect the lock’s integrity and its cutting edge design.

Further information is available from Cam locks Series 35 web page

‘The complete guide to enclosure locking systems and fixtures’ from Camlock

Camlock’s catalogue with over 90 new locks and fittings for enclosures.

Camlock’s catalogue with 28 new ranges of locks and fittings for enclosures.

Camlock Systems has produced a 2010-2011 catalogue featuring over 300 pages of product photographs, technical drawings and other information on locking systems and fixtures for industrial enclosures. The new catalogue features 28 new product ranges.

Camlock’s offering in the area of stainless steel enclosure fittings has been expanded greatly with new swing handles, compression locks, concealed hinges, corner hinges and HVAC locks. The additions also include heavy duty paddle handles, quarter turn cam locks, locking T and L handles, miniature cam locks and many other items. Several of new gasketing types have been introduced to suit specific requirements for profile, grip range and material.

The new catalogue features the fourteen ranges of high security swing handles and multi-point locks launched recently. Suites of the high security locks are available with a key combination that is exclusive to one customer and this combination can be registered to ensure that only authorised personnel can obtain duplicate keys.

The expanded range is second to none and specified the products from Mesan, which has been serving the industrial enclosure sector for over 30 years. OEMs will find the range available from Camlock Systems represents excellent value and the company gladly supplies a quotation with no obligation.

A copy of the new catalogue is available from Camlock by sending an e-mail to enquiries@camlock.com or by telephoning 01323 410996.

Tough Furniture selects strong locks for exacting users

Cutting edge presentation systems kept secure

Tough Furniture selects strong locks for exacting users

Tough Furniture Ltd manufactures very strong yet attractive furniture to suit the special needs of environments where abuse, carelessness or challenging behaviour is a problem. The company approached Camlock Systems when its existing lock suppliers were unable to meet its requirement for a new product range. Camlock designed a locking system to meet the precise specifications that Tough Furniture had for the new additions and is now being considered to supply other locks and fittings.

Customers of Tough Furniture include special schools, psychiatric & mental hospitals, secure units, drug & alcohol rehabilitation centres and other establishments housing those who exhibit challenging behaviour. A very wide range of furniture is available, extending to TV & computer cabinets and custom-made items, all of which is highly durable and complies with stringent safety standards.

Tough Furniture has found that the new locking system manufactured by Camlock saves significant production time and gives the company greater manufacturing flexibility. One of several benefits is housings with interchangeable mechanisms so an item of furniture can be supplied easily with either key operated locks or tamper proof closures, according to the customer’s requirements. Further information about the locks can be found at
http://camlock.com/English(UK)/HTML/Rim-lock-series-30.php

Stuart Briscoe, Production Manager of Tough Furniture says: "Three of our hallmarks are a track record of innovation, an ability to customise products to our customers’ needs and good value. Camlock Systems developed a locking system that helps to boost our reputation in these respects and worked closely with us in the run up to the launch of our new ranges."

Cutting edge presentation systems kept secure

Presentation technology is fast changing and Performance Enclosures produces flexible and very stylish units to hold this valuable equipment. The company relies on locks from Camlock Systems to protect its customers’ investment.

Performance Enclosures Ltd is a fast-growing British business that designs and manufacturers presentation systems under the TeamMate brand. Examples include self-contained audio visual systems, video conferencing units and innovative podiums and lecterns. TeamMate units do away with the need to alter fixed installations as technology evolves. The company has customers in the business, training, meeting, teaching and conference sectors among others.

Housing state of the art multimedia audio visual and display equipment, the units are fitted with high security locks from Camlock Systems. The Series 28 locks are constructed for maximum reliability & integrity and feature a unique, patented design. Patented locks help to prevent unauthorized duplicate keys being cut in high street key cutting outlets. Camlock Systems does not issue the key blanks to any third parties and the issue of duplicate keys can be further restricted via a key registration facility.

Like Camlock Systems, Performance Enclosures is a company focused on total customer satisfaction and offers a range of presentation products for delivery from stock or can design and manufacture to meet customers’ specific requirements.

David Botting, Managing Director of Performance Enclosures, says: "Our company is committed to exceeding customers' expectations in everything we do. In turn we look for suppliers that share this ethos through good products, good service and good prices. Camlock Systems ticks all three boxes."

Critical measurements protected

Where temperature, humidity or pressure is critical to operations, the measuring equipment has to be very reliable. Abacus Instruments manufactures products that measure accurately and the company uses locks from Camlock Systems to protect the equipment.

Abacus Instruments is a well established British business that makes a wide range of products for ensuring that measurements of temperature or other parameters are monitored and/or recorded. Some send a text or e-mail as well as sound an alarm if limits are exceeded. Examples include small circular chart temperature recorders and blood storage temperature alarms that help customers comply with the MRSA guidelines. The company has customers in the healthcare, food storage and refrigerated transport sectors among others and its products are used worldwide. Abacus monitors current and proposed legislation to ensure that its instruments will help customers meet regulatory standards.

Several of the Abacus products have a lockable door to prevent unauthorised access or alarm override. Camlock Systems supplies Series 13 micro cam locks, which provide full functionality within ultra compact proportions.

Like Camlock Systems, Abacus Instruments offers a range of products for rapid delivery from stock or can design and manufacture to meet customers’ specific requirements.

Clive Bratt of Abacus Instruments says: "After experiencing long delivery lead-times from our previous supplier, we approached Camlock Systems. We receive a good service from them, which helps us to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We also find their prices are competitive."

Locking experts help innovative company win prize

Camping car lock.

Motorhome door lock made secure by Camlock Systems.

An entrepreneurial company in France, IMC, has won the First Prize for Innovation in a competition run by ‘Camping Car Magazine’, with the help of leading security company Camlock Systems Ltd.

IMC’s winning product is an anodised aluminium sliding lock for caravan or motorhome doors. The vehicle’s occupants can use the internal handle to operate the door lock easily from inside without using the key. This is an excellent feature not found on the majority of supplementary locks sold.

High security is provided by an integral pushlock manufactured by Camlock Systems, which has a patented mechanism designed to prevent unauthorized duplicate keys being cut in key cutting outlets. The lock offers over 500,000 different key combinations and has an anti-drill centre. The internal parts are made from solid brass for reliability and durability, while the bright chrome plated finish is scratch resistant. Further information can be seen on www.camlock.com.

Both the IMC design and Camlock’s pushlock are patented.

The lock is designed to fit on panels of between 30mm and 35 mm thickness, as found on the majority of motorhomes and caravans, and can be fitted by anyone with basic DIY ability. IMC’s Camping-Car locks cost €99.50. Full details can be found on www.imc-creations.fr.

News 2009

FAUN UK selects hinges from Camlock Systems for vehicles deploying TRACKWAY

FAUN UK selects hinges from Camlock Systems for vehicles deploying TRACKWAY

FAUN TRACKWAY in operation, relying on Camlock’s hinges.

‘TRACKWAY’ manufactured by FAUN UK at its Anglesey factory is used by over 30 armed forces worldwide, sometimes in the harshest conditions imaginable. When the company won a large order recently from a Southern European defence ministry, it specified heavy duty hinges from Camlock Systems for TRACKWAY tool lockers.

FAUN is renowned for its refuse collection and road sweeping vehicles, however it also manufactures the TRACKWAY product for defence applications. FAUN UK has been manufacturing military products for over 60 years and is part of the Kirchhoff Group, which has vehicle manufacturing plants in 12 countries.

The company’s TRACKWAY portable roadway products are aluminium, rapidly deployable and used in defence applications for temporary airfields, helipads, tank tracks, rapid runway repairs, amphibious & beach landings, etc. Commercial uses for TRACKWAY include temporary access to areas without roads. Further information is available on www.fauntrackway.co.uk.

The TRACKWAY products are mounted onto a dispenser vehicle, which can deploy 32m of portable roadway in just six minutes. The tools used in these operations are stored in lockers, fitted with Camlock’s heavy duty hinges. Camlock also offers a very wide range of handles, locks and latches for commercial vehicles, which can be seen by clicking here.

Gareth Williams, Engineering Coordinator at FAUN UK, says: “Our products have to deliver excellent functionality, quality and durability and we look for the same attributes in the components we specify. Camlock Systems met these requirements and submitted a highly competitive quotation.”

News 2009

‘The complete guide to enclosure locking systems and fixtures’ from Camlock

Camlock’s catalogue with over 90 new locks and fittings for enclosures.

Camlock Systems has produced a 2009-2010 catalogue featuring over 260 pages of product photographs, technical drawings and other information on locking systems and fixtures for industrial enclosures. The new catalogue features over 90 new products.

Camlock’s offering in the area of stainless steel enclosure fittings has been expanded greatly with new swing handles, a compression lock, concealed hinges and cover stays. The additions also include heavy duty paddle handles, quarter turn cam locks, locking T and L handles, miniature cam locks and many other items. Dozens of new gasketing types have been introduced to suit specific requirements for profile, grip range and material.

Camlock claims the expanded range is second to none and specified the products from Mesan, which has been serving the industrial enclosure sector for over 30 years. OEMs will find the range available from Camlock Systems represents excellent value and the company gladly supplies a quotation with no obligation.

A copy of the new catalogue is available from Camlock by sending an e-mail to enquiries@camlock.com or by telephoning 01323 410996.

News 2009

Superior security for enclosures, cabinets and panels

Three examples of the high security ranges developed by Mesan and Camlock

Three examples of the high security ranges developed by Mesan and Camlock.

Mesan, the manufacturer of enclosure and cabinet fixtures, has launched fourteen new ranges of high security swing handles and multi-point locks. At the heart of the products is a lock manufactured by Camlock Systems that features a patented mechanism designed to prevent unauthorized duplicate keys being cut in key cutting outlets.

Mesan believes that it is the first manufacturer to offer high security ranges of enclosure, cabinet and panel fittings. The move is in response to users becoming concerned that the relatively low security lock types sold by nearly all OEMs offer insufficient protection for many indoor and outdoor applications such as 19” rack server cabinets, telecommunications centre enclosures, high value electronics enclosures, highway control cabinets and high value tool cabinets.

The new ranges come in industry-standard body and mounting hole sizes. This makes it easy to upgrade existing applications and requires minimal changes to drawings and specifications. Low profile closures are available, together with both cylindrical and Euro profile locks. Weather resistance to IP65 standard is provided on all the ranges. There is a very wide choice of materials and finishes.

The new high security locks have excellent resistance to picking and an anti-drill centre for added security. The mechanism offers over 500,000 different key combinations, allowing unique combinations on batches of keyed alike locks. The all-brass lock construction and polished chrome finish provide superb durability.

Tony Dent, Sales Director of Camlock Systems Ltd, says: “These new products combine Mesan’s manufacturing excellence with Camlock’s security expertise and represent a breakthrough in the industry. What’s more, the much greater security comes at marginal additional cost for the OEM.”

News 2009

Camlock helps Autopa achieve "the best in security" for new parking post

A British company, Autopa Limited, has been awarded the coveted Sold Secure Gold grade for its new Retractapost TL telescopic parking post. At the heart of the product is a lock manufactured by Camlock Systems Ltd.

Sold Secure is a non-profit-making organization that assesses security products, with the overall aim of reducing thefts. Products are tested for the risks that can be encountered in everyday use, using information on the methods and tools employed by criminals.

Products that pass the assessment are awarded a gold, silver or bronze grade. Gold standard products offer the top level of resistance against thieves and are suitable for high-risk environments.

The Retractapost TL uses Camlock's T8 lock featuring over five million different key combinations, a drill resistant hardened steel body and centre, doubly secure retention of the internal components to resist drive-through attacks and a special head profile. The acclaimed and patented mechanism ensures superb reliability and integrity.

The Product Development Manager of Autopa Ltd, Michael Shufflebottom, said:"We set out to achieve Sold Secure Gold standard for our latest telescopic parking post so we specified the best materials and security components. When it came to the test, Camlock's Octagon lock lived up to our expectations."

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