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Truck and Track
Summer 2019
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SAFETY & SECURITY
At the cutting edge of tamper-evident
security here in the United Kingdom
since the 1950’s, Unisto has built one
of the most complete ranges of security
seal solutions available anywhere.
At a time where digital solutions are taking
over all areas of industry, the humble
plastic or metal security seals could be
seen as the “past”, however that instant,
visual integrity check is still a quick and
valuable benefit in a fast moving industry
that thrives on control and efficiency.
First and foremost, a seal is used to protect
the individuals responsible for handling
goods in transit; they are often the first
suspects when something goes missing.
Poorly performing seals puts trust and
integrity at risk, so insist on good value
rather than low price alone and consider
the level of risk before deciding on the seal
to use.
Where indicative security is all that is
needed, a plastic strip seal may be perfect
for the job but, if the load is of high value
and or will be left for a time unattended, in
a trailer park or on a ferry for example, then
consider using a barrier-type seal that will
prevent opportunistic access.
Below are a few of the leading products in
Unisto’s transport seal portfolio, providing
some guidance as to the most suitable seal
for your application.
Integer on latch
Integer
Category: fixed length seal. Material:
polypropylene. Operating length: 180mm
or 220mm, break strength circa 8kg.
Typical applications: securing vehicle door
latches.
This popular seal is used to secure vehicle
latches on rear roller shutter or barn doors.
The seal breakpoint is clearlyvisibleoutside
the locking housing. The indicative locking
finger is visible and shows free movement
(showing that the seal has not been glued
or heat welded) when sealed correctly. The
seal can be collected after use and recycled
with other polypropylene packaging items.
Indicator
Category: fixed length seal. Material:
polypropylene
and
polyoxymethylene
(POM). Operating length: 181mm, break
strength circa 11kg.
Typical applications: securing vehicle door
latches.
A high-security version of the Integer,
with an enhanced double-locking security
mechanism in polyacetal that is resistant
to high temperatures and gives the
Indicator a high level of tamper resistance.
The Indicator’s end protrudes through the
cap showing freemovement and indicating
correct sealing.
Indicator contains both polypropylene and
polyacetal enhancing its tamper evident
properties, both materials can be recycled
individually although, as a compound
product, Indicator cannot be recycled
without first separating the component
parts.
T Seal
T Seal
Category: Steel fixed length seal. Operating
length 180mm. Break strength: circa 70kg.
Typical applications: securing vehicle doors
against opportunistic access.
This high-quality metal strip seal provides
a barrier against opportunistic access to
vehicle loads. The T Seal is simple to fit and
easy to check for tamper evidence. Please
note that this seal requires cutters or snips
for removal and it is recommended to wear
protective gloves to prevent skin abrasion
during removal. Fully recyclable with your
metals recycling.
Metalo on latch
Metalo 15/ 30 / 50
Category: Metalo 30 and Metalo 50 barrier
seals are ISO17712 certified and C-TPAT
compliant. Operating length 250mm and
300mm.
Typical applications: securing vehicle
doors and TIR cords against opportunistic
access. For securing trailers or intermodal
containers, the Metalo has colour-coded,
anodised aluminium body, laser etched
with serial number and company name
or “SEALED”. The Metalo contains an
integrated steel locking mechanism. Both
the locking mechanism and the cable
end are double crimped for additional
security. The tamper-evident steel cable
fans out when cut, preventing rethreading.
Available with either 1.5mm, 3mm or
5mm cable, strength circa 250 to 1,500kg
according to cable thickness. Please
note that the Metalo requires cutters for
removal and protective gloves and eyewear
are recommended to avoid accidental
injury. Metalo is fully recyclable with your
metals recycling.
Genius Solid security seal
Genius Solid
Category: Plastic coated bolt seal (requiring
specialist cutters for removal).
Typical applications: securing trailers and
intermodal containers.
This competitively priced bolt seal has been
tested to a tensile strength of over 1,000kg.
The Genius Solid requires bolt cutters for
removal and protective gloves and eyewear
are recommended to avoid accidental
injury.
Hi Genius security seal
Hi Genius
Category: bolt seal ISO 17712 certified and
C-TPAT compliant. HMRCGroup1accepted.
Typical applications: securing trailers and
intermodal containers.
Security Seals for Efficiency & Control