Truck and Track Summer 2021

Truck and Track Summer 2021 www.truckandtrack.com 72 SAFETY & SECURITY Security Seals are still the first defence against fraud in the supply chain and equipping your Team with the right seal for the job is vital for the efficient control and management of your distribution system. 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. One Stop for Security Seals