ATM Security Solutions – Success Story
A security integrator that makes custom barricades for drive-thru bank ATMs was provided video footage of ATM machines being broken open and burglarized in well-orchestrated, brazen, smash and grabs in the middle of the night. Although banks are well monitored by CCTV and alarm systems, the integrator manufactured steel ATM barricades designed to make it more difficult to quickly smash an ATM open or pull it from its foundation. Unfortunately, the burglars were able to use acetylene torches to cut thru the barricade’s hardened steel, high-security padlocks. Hundreds of thousands of dollars had already been stolen, so finding the right solution was crucial. The integrator designed a very thick, steel shield that would go over the barricade lock, leaving only a small portion of the lock’s shackle exposed, however that was not enough to stop the burglars.
The Solution
For applications where maximum security is required, a padlock with a grade 6 hardened steel body with raised shoulders and a top-loaded cylinder provides the highest level of security and protection. Applications include containers, freight train cars, trucks, heavy sliding doors, military applications, and now ATM barriers. This high-security padlock eliminates the shackle being exposed outside of the integrator’s specially designed thick steel shield. The maximum-security padlock is shielded completely from an acetylene torch attack.
Outcome
During the most recent attempt on a newly fitted ATM barrier, the burglars gave up. The late-night attempt was foiled due to the burglar’s unreachable attempt at cutting through the lock’s shackle. A high-security padlock, with raised shoulders that encased the boron steel shackle, prevented a heist on an ATM. This saves the bank from unnecessary repairs, replacements, and missing cash.
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