COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
UNION launches new high-security padlock
UNION has launched a new range of high-security padlocks that enable a variety of internal and external locations to be secured , and work as part of the company ’ s new master key cylinder range , keyMASTER .
» COMPATIBLE WITH ALL UNION cylinders , the new Shield high-security padlock range delivers exceptional security . This has enabled it to attain BS EN12320:2012 from Grade 4 up to the maximum Grade 6 , in recognition of its physical security and the number of combinations it allows for .
Craig Birch , Head of Product Management at UNION , comments : “ UNION has provided padlocks to the world market for over 100 years as one of the cornerstones of our offering , so it is great to be bringing this into the modern day with the launch of our new range of Shield high-security padlocks . It is our rich heritage that has enabled us to create a range of padlocks that offers truly outstanding security for a wide range of applications – with the efficiency and convenience of our keyMASTER system added in .
“ keyMASTER has one of the longest patent lifetimes available on the market today , and provides a ‘ one-stop shop ’ for all master key needs . This means the padlocks can be easily integrated as part of a new specification or further down the line , should a master key system need to expand .”
The outstanding security of the Shield range – as well as its corrosion-resistance that enables it to withstand harsh conditions – makes it ideal for a wide range of settings . These
‘ All the products in the Shield padlock range have been created by a British design team and manufactured at our Portobello site in the UK ’
include isolated locations such as gates , storage units , and lock-ups where security is of the utmost priority ; commercial applications as part of a master key system ; residential consumer applications , where it can be used to secure individuals ’ belongings ; haulage container security ; agricultural applications ; and cabinets , lock-ups , and storage units .
Conventional open , closed , and long shackle variants are available depending on requirements , while the insert / snowman cylinder is interchangeable across the complete range , meaning
customers who wish to upgrade their security at a later date can simply change the padlock housing .
Craig concludes : “ All the products in the Shield padlock range have been created by a British design team and manufactured at our Portobello site in the UK . This gives us the ability to offer a great service , with reduced lead times and stock levels that allow us to offer a turnaround on products of just 48 hours .”
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