Along with the applications they already secure with locking systems from Camlock Systems, many of the company’s customers have areas within their premises that need to be protected. With this in mind, Camlock is now able to offer these customers a keyless push-button digital door lock. 

The keyless operation eliminates the expense, hassle and anxiety of lost keys. The mechanism locks automatically using a sprung latch, making it ideal for doors that are in regular use. A holdback snib, similar to that found on a normal night latch, enables the door to remain unlocked, when required. Being entirely mechanical, there is no wiring involved or batteries that can run down and prevent operation of the door.

Security features include a reinforced backplate and metal latchbolt, providing a good level of security for interior doors and for the exterior doors of storage sheds, stock rooms, etc. The code can be changed easily, if security is believed to have been compromised. This makes it easy to sustain security following staff departures. Stocked in a pleasing neutral grey, many other colours are available to order, to blend in with customer's décor.

The lock is unlocked from the outside by correct input of the user code, allowing the handle to be turned. Inside is an easy to turn handle, permitting personnel to leave the secure area quickly and easily in an emergency. The lock may be fitted to doors hung either right or left handed and is supplied with a tubular latch, striker, fixings, fitting instructions and templates. This product is not readily available in North and South America. Please contact usasales@camlock.com  for information on possible alternative products.  

Camlock Systems, one of the worlds’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of industrial locks and locking systems to the gaming industry, will exhibit its newest range of products on Stand 3815 at ICE 2007, Earls Court, London, 23-25 January 2007.

Among the latest Camlock products on show will be the new 12-change ‘Camatic’ lock which offers superb pick resistance and combines two Camlock technologies into one product, the proven Camatic combination change system and the award-winning and patented ‘Octagon’ design.

Camatic locks eliminate the need to replace locks when key security is breached due to the loss or theft of keys and minimize the risk of loss through unauthorized duplicate keys being used to open locks.  Each keyed alike suite of Octagon Camatic locks is allocated an exclusive key combination, which can also be registered, to the owner or user, adding much greater key security.

A ground-breaking security strap will make a first appearance worldwide.  This has been specifically designed to prevent unauthorised access to front opening machines and is much less obtrusive than a conventional security bar through the use of a flexible, industrial-strength cable.

A new cable lock provides a secure alternative to the commonly used ‘jailer’ type key ring but makes it far easier to carry, remove and replace keys. Highly versatile, it helps to prevent unauthorised key duplication and the theft, misuse and loss of keys. 

For operators of bulk vending machines, Camlock will launch a new lock that incorporates a quick lock/release function designed to save significant time for busy operators and can be easily retrofitted.

Stephen Farnsworth, Managing Director of Camlock Systems, says: “ATEI and ICE are always important events for us, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our latest products to key buyers and specifiers.  The many new products we have on show are the result of our major investment in innovation and our determination to give customers the very best ways to cut losses from theft.” 

Camlock Systems, one of the World’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of industrial locks and locking systems, has introduced a new Cable Lock that helps prevent the theft, misuse and loss of keys.

The cable lock will interest all those who use keys as an integral part of their system and is also an alternative to the ever-present padlock, wherever a rigid shackle offers insufficient flexibility.  The product is expected to have a particularly strong appeal for vending and gaming machine operators and all those with responsibility for the security of premises. The cable lock is a secure alternative to the commonly used key ring but makes it far easier to carry, remove and replace keys. Highly versatile, it helps to prevent unauthorized key duplication, and can be quickly locked over a belt or to any key ring holder.

A benefit of the new product is that it can share a key combination with existing groups of Camlock products of the same type, making one less key to carry.

The lock is machined from solid brass for excellent durability and reliability and chrome plated. It is available in a choice of Camlock’s conventional 7 pin radial pin tumbler mechanism or in the ‘Octagon’ 7 pin format. The Octagon version offers the additional benefits of key registration and patent protection against unauthorized duplicate keys being cut and over half a million key different combinations.   The company plans to introduce a ‘Camatic’ changeable combination version at a later date.

To accommodate a wide range of different users, the new cable lock comes with a choice of three cable lengths: 4”, 6” and 9”.  All cables are manufactured from aerospace quality steel with a tensile strength of 4 ounces and have a stainless steel spring covering.

Camlock Systems Inc, one of America’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of industrial locks and locking systems, is launching a great new range of high security bulk vending locks at Booth 517 at NBVA 2006, Caesar’s Palace Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, April 20-22, 2006.

A successful bulk vending business begins with the equipment. In essence, vending machines are your sales force and you want that sales force to be as safe and secure as possible. With this in mind Camlock is offering operators the opportunity to upgrade from the low security OEM lock typically factory fitted to most machines, to a new higher security ‘keyed alike’ lock with a host of added value features to ensure your hard earned dollars remain as safe as possible.

The three new locks are all easy to retrofit and are especially aimed at the operators of Tomy, LYPC and Northwestern machines.  Not only do these new locks have thousands of key combinations available - but they also have the great added feature of key assignment. OEM locks usually have relatively very few combinations.

Key assignment means the possibility of unauthorised duplicate keys entering circulation is greatly reduced.  The procedure involves assigning a unique key combination to the purchaser and recording this person’s details, which are then used to verify and validate all orders for additional locks and keys.    By fitting higher security locks featuring a unique, assigned combination, the operator can enjoy the convenience of carrying just one key to open all machines on the route, yet with a much lower risk of unauthorised access by a thief using a counterfeit key.

Dale Padjen, General Manager of Camlock Systems, Inc. says: “The NBVA convention  is always an important event for us, providing an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our latest products to all NBVA members. The great new range of locks being launched at the show is the result of our major investment in innovation and in our determination to provide bulk vending operators with the very best ways to cut losses from theft.”

 

According to the latest figures available from the British Retail Consortium, based on data from the 11th Annual Retail Crime Survey, shoplifting costs the retail sector a massive £600 million each year.

Few products on sale can be a more tempting target than one of the latest laptop or notebook computers, which can be worth £1,500 plus and attract the unwelcome attention of opportunist criminals.

To combat such crime, Oldham based Nexus Computers has developed an innovative locking solution that consists of an adjustable steel bracket manufactured from 5mm thick steel. To make the units even more secure, Nexus Computers called in security lock specialists Camlock Systems to supply the bracket locking mechanism, specifying Camlock’s high-performance Octagon locking system.

Fully adjustable to accept any size of laptop or notebook computer, even the latest wide screen models, the new Nexus laptop security bracket is attractively finished in a silver colour scheme and fastens to the in-store shelving display using two dome headed coach bolts. These are secured using a special tool, which makes it virtually impossible for a thief to un-bolt the bracket from the display.

Peter Radcliff, Managing Director of Nexus Computers, says: “To provide a higher level of protection against theft and to prevent accidental damage through dropping, we’ve developed our Nexus laptop/notebook bracket specifically to fit onto retailers in-store shelving displays.

It locks the laptop to the shelf but still allows the customer to see all the features of the product and try out the computer. Where the bracket makes contact with the computer, rubber strips are fitted to prevent damage and the arms can also be positioned to prevent access to USB ports. When a laptop needs to be replaced by another model or is sold to a customer, a key is used to quickly release the bracket and the whole process from releasing a secured model to fitting a new computer takes just seconds.”

“A further consideration was that being in a retail environment, key control is vital and to add in an additional level of security protection we wanted a key that could not be obtained on the open market or cut or copied by any key cutters. To achieve this we specified the Octagon

7 pin RPT lock from Camlock as one of its many unique security features is a patented, octagonal shaped key which overcomes the problem of thieves using duplicate keys which can be easily obtained from High Street outlets.”

The Security Manager of a major PC retail chain comments: “We were looking for additional security to help protect our in-store computer displays against theft. These are high value items and we wanted to take a lead as far as the retail sector was concerned with providing increased levels of protection whilst ensuring good accessibility for our customers. What we had in mind was something very robust, which would complement our existing security devices for a set period prior to becoming the main in-store anti-theft protection device.”

“The new Nexus security bracket does this job admirably and the secure key control provided by its Camlock Octagon lock makes it doubly secure.”

Stephen Farnsworth, Managing Director of Camlock Systems, says:  “We have amassed a great deal of experience in providing special locking systems for many of the UK’s leading retail outlets. The breadth of our product range means that we are able to offer a wide variety of locks to fit a diverse range of cabinets and merchandising units and by specifying our patented Octagon products, our customers have the added assurance that registered keys will only be issued to authorised users.”

 

Caravan theft is big business in the UK costing some £72 million annually and to help caravan owners protect their property and fight back against theft, the new Milenco Mega wheel clamp has been designed to be the strongest and most attack resistant security product ever made for caravans.

For over twelve years, Milenco, Europe’s leading manufacturer of caravan security products, has continuously monitored caravan theft and the techniques used to overcome every type of security product. The design of the Mega wheel clamp is based upon countermeasures developed by Milenco during this time to resist every type of attack method used during the theft of many thousands of caravans. Milenco also used reformed thieves in this development process.

The wheelclamp weighs under 30kg, and has many design innovations. One of these is that the arms of the wheelclamp use steel with concrete inside. The concrete mix was specially developed for this application using a complex combination of hard materials. This design combination gives unbeatable performance against hydraulic cutting, oxy acetylene burning, plasma and tungsten carbide cutting equipment.

The Mega wheelclamp has instantly gained Sold Secure Gold (the highest standard available), however the wheelclamp can not be compared with other gold approved products as it far exceeds the standard in every area tested.

Sold Secure is administered by the Master Locksmiths Association with the help and backing of the Home Office and operates from purpose built laboratories in Daventry. Manufacturers and suppliers can apply to have their products tested by Sold Secure. A team of professional locksmiths with up to date knowledge of modern theft methods including the latest picking tools then assess products for the risks they are likely to encounter when in use.

To ensure the locks used in the new Mega wheel clamp are as secure as possible, Milenco specified products from Camlock Systems; one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of industrial locks and locking systems.

Nigel Millbank, Milenco CEO, said: “We selected Camlock because of their expertise, reliability and their ability to supply to a demanding schedule. We wanted to use purpose designed high security locks and chose the award winning Camlock Series T8, a patented design featuring a unique 10-pin ‘Octagon’ radial pin tumbler mechanism along with a hardened steel construction. The lock has a hardened steel body and core, making it both drill and cutter resistant, and provides double protection against punch attacks.”

Stephen Farnsworth, Managing Director of Camlock Systems, says:  “We were approached by Nigel to provide a competitively priced no-compromise high security lock and our new T8 was an obvious candidate. It is a testament to the design of the new wheelclamp and the integrity of the lock that these have resulted in an instant Gold rating from Sold Secure.”

Camlock Systems, Inc. is offering operators a major upgrade to the security of the popular and highly versatile Tomy capsule vending machine.  In response to requests from customers, Camlock has developed replacements for the machine’s factory-fitted cam and padlocks.

For the cash boxes, the new locks incorporate the company’s ‘Octagon’ mechanism, which is designed to tackle the problem of unauthorized key duplication.  The system is patented and Octagon key blanks are never issued to locksmiths or other third parties.  The cash drawer camlocks and padlocks may be configured to be operated by the same key, for the convenience of the operator.  As routes change or enlarge, new locks can be supplied to the existing key number, making it ideal for vending operators. 

The new Camlock Systems padlock allows the user to replace the lock cylinder and the shackle.  This enables operators to upgrade the cylinder, change the combination should the keys be lost or stolen ― at a lower cost than buying a complete padlock ― or change the shackle size to allow use in other applications.

For the service doors, a miniature 7-pin all brass tubular lock, with an anti-drill centre, has been specially designed to replace the manufacturer’s disc tumbler locks.

All the new locks will be available using customer-exclusive key combinations.  Alternatively, cash box locks that are compatible with customers’ existing tubular keys will be available to special order, subject to confirmation.

Launched at the IAAPA show in Orlando, Florida, the new products proved to be exactly what operators are looking for.  Dale Padjen, General Manager of Camlock Systems, Inc., said:  “Within minutes of the show opening, we had orders for over one hundred units and the enquiries continue to pour in.  Any operator wanting more details or a price can call Camlock at 847-299-830 or e-mail us at usasales@camlock.com”.

 

Since 1^st January 2004, Camlock Systems Inc., has control of all operations in the United States for Camlock Systems.  Before that date, Kaba High Security distributed Camlock’s products.

The new business retained the team that dealt with customers at Kaba and the team’s immediate objective was to ensure customers did not encounter any disruption from the transfer.  The five service centres located across North America continue to help customers receive the fastest possible service and delivery of their products.  Camlock Systems Inc. is under the direction of General Manager Dale N. Padjen who has been the driving force behind the growth of Camlock’s security solutions in the USA since 1991.

Camlock Systems has subsidiaries strategically located throughout the world.  Like each of these companies, Camlock Systems, Inc. will enjoy the close support of the corporate headquarters located in Eastbourne. 
In North America, Camlock’s security locking systems are recognized and chosen more and more by discerning buyers and engineers from vending companies, amusement operators and original equipment manufacturers.  When Camlock Systems Inc. is unable to meet a customer’s precise requirements from its comprehensive product range, their experts can design and engineer a bespoke solution.

Camlock Systems’ Chairman Ray Carroll says::

“This change enabled us provide our American customers with new products and developments which represent the best of class in the global marketplace.

“We believe there is a rapidly increasing demand for security products in the USA and this change meant we can move into a higher gear to respond to this.  Although many exciting changes are planned, customers can be sure that there will be no change in the high level of personal service they receive.”