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News Release from: Abloy UK | Subject: Security solutions
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 January 2006
Water tight solution from Abloy Security
Abloy Security has developed a range of security solutions designed to meet the specific standards established in the Code of Practice agreed by the UK's water utility companies.
Abloy Security has developed a range of security solutions designed to meet the specific standards established in the Code of Practice agreed by the UK's water utility companies and to address the issues of crime and public security These latest solutions are being used by water companies throughout the UK to secure perimeter fencing and water covers to safeguard sites from unauthorised access and, more importantly, to protect the public
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Nov 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Safeguarding a water utility involves protecting the property and facilities against attempted security breaches and vandalism, often on a site situated in a remote location and exposed to extreme weather conditions.
As a result, robust, reliable and versatile locking equipment is required.
With tough bodies to enhance mechanical strength, improved drill protection, hardened steel housings and boron steel shackles, PL300 Series padlocks combined with the latest ABLOY PROTEC two-way mechanism provide maximum resistance against physical attack.
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To further increase security there are hardened stainless steel balls locking the shackle on both sides.
Additionally, the padlocks conform to the best-practice guidelines set out by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and the ABLOY PL340, PL342 and PL350 are LPCB approved when fitted to approved LPCB 1175 Covers the Padlocks The latest range of products has been developed to offer superior corrosion resistance, achieved by a surface treatment applied using a unique environmentally-friendly plating system, highly apt for water companies, where padlocks are continuously subjected to harsh natural environments.
When installed in conjunction with a master key system, Abloy Security key cylinders and locks offer a large range of lock types and key combinations, making it an ideal system to secure a site with numerous outhouses and workshops.
The convenience and versatility of ABLOY master key systems mean that large-scale, multi-site service providers that require locks to be opened by several people, can safeguard their properties while providing high levels of access.
In addition, these systems can be integrated across different lock types, such as cylinders, furniture locks so that authorised personnel can access specific areas without requiring multiple sets of keys.
Robin Rice, Manager Director at Abloy Security says, "Having recognised the potentially devastating consequences for water companies should any materials or pollutants enter the water, we have developed an extremely robust range that provides unparalleled levels of security, to safeguard against any unauthorised access and withstand harsh environments". Request a free brochure from Abloy UK ...
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