When it comes to security of your business and assets, limiting access to a building is what we think of first. However, there are many areas within your business walls that also need to be protected. Think about cash boxes, controlled inventory cabinets, privileged files, etc. Cam locks can be very important when it comes to securing your assets inside your business.
What is a cam lock?
Cam locks are the type of hardware locks used typically for securing cabinets, drawers and other furnishings. They have cylinder fasteners, a metal tube with a hole in one side that secures the tongue of the accompanying bolt and requires a key to unlock. Oftentimes, cam locks may be placed in joints in order to make them more secure.
Consider your security level
When choosing a cam lock, here are the main things to consider. What level of security do you need and what type of material is the enclosure made of? Cam locks require key access, so how many keys do you require and what type of key will you need for this lock? There are a variety of different styles of cam locks to select from, so consider the type of cam lock and the type of cam stop that will best suit your needs.
RA-Lock offers cam locks that span a broad range of security needs. Security level is defined by pick resistance, drill resistance, impressioning difficulty and key code variations. Think about the probability that a thief can easily purchase a key with the same key code. Having a very high number of code variants helps prevent this.
What brands does RA-Lock recommend?
Medeco Cam Locks
Medeco cam locks utilize hardened, stainless steel inserts throughout the cylinder to provide the ultimate defense against drilling, pulling, and other forms of vandal attack.
Patented key control programs prevent the unauthorized duplication of keys and maintain system integrity. Keyed alike, keyed differently or master keyed, Medeco offers a complete line of various cam lock sizes and functions to meet your specific needs. Multiple sizes are available, ranging from 5/8“ to 2”.
Abloy Cam Locks
The superior benefits of Abloy Cam Locks makes them ideally suited for the most demanding, high security applications where valuables are located either behind small doors or inside other enclosures such as vending machines, cash dispensers, gaming machines, parking meters, pay phones and coin operated laundry machines.
Abloy Protec 2 Cliq products are programmable electromechanical locks and keys that provide access control with audit trails and no wiring is required.
All Abloy Cam Locks have been developed to meet the highest levels of security in the field of equipment locking. Their extensive range consists of both standard products and a wide selection of customized products.
CompX
If you are looking for cam locks for classic furniture, bank equipment, handles and latches, cash containment, vending and gaming machines, safe locks, ATMs, appliances, tool boxes, recycling containers, parking meters, metal or electrical enclosures CompX offers a wide variety of cam lock options and custom solutions for your needs.
RA-Lock is here to walk you through the tough decisions of properly securing your business assets. Contact one of our sales specialists today for personalized service.