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Coin locks and the new £1 coin

Coin locks and the new £1 coin

Old £1 coin

Today the final round £1 coin was minted.

From 2017 the new 12 sided £1 coin will be introduced

Will the new coin fit into existing £1 coin Locks ?

No the size and shape of the new coin will require some modifications

Total Locker Service would like to help all our customers with the changeover to ensure customers get a smooth change and can look at all the options available now to avoid delays closer to the event.

The solution to new orders is simply to opt for the Adjustable version of the current coin lock you choose.

The beauty of this lock is that it can be adjusted simply with a template and small screwdriver and a replacement coin slot . WITHOUT taking the lock off the door, this will allow customers to run locks with both coin types as demand increases more locks can be adjusted.

But what about existing customers?

You can check if a lock is adjustable if there is a small notch in the top right of the lock, which is used to measure the coin size.  If this is the case you can just supply a template and new coin slots when the new coins are introduced

If not then they can buy either new lock bodies to suit the new coin OR adjustable lock bodies now which can be gradually changed over to the new coin

Are there any other options we could suggest?

This could be the perfect time to change away from a keyed system!

Ojmar’s range of simple robust RFID locks are becoming the standard for leisure and fitness facilities worldwide giving options for revenue increase and secondary spend

Our Hasp Locks offer a cost-effective retrofit option, particularly popular with budget gyms for the ease of use, security and unique style

Or Go completely keyless with our OCS digital system, Auto opening, simple audit trails and easy to use software make this flexible system the ideal digital solution

What to do now?

This is an opportunity to really get to the bottom of your customers’ needs and offer them the perfect solution, with plenty of time to plan the change and revenue creating products which could pay for themselves.

Please give Total Locker Service a call on 01284 749211 to discuss your needs

We can establish with you how you will be affected by the pound coin change.

New £1 coin

 

New pound coin compliant coin locks, lockers

New pound coin compliant coin locks, lockers

Today is the last day the curent round £1 coin will be manufactured.

Status updat on new £1 coin

We have not tested the Ojmar adjustable lock with a new one pound coin and they function perfectly.

All that is needed is a new coin stricter and to adjust the lock mechanism.

Work instructions will be available nearer the time.

 

We at total locker service are passionate about our products and want to insure that our customers receive long lasting value.

Make sure your coin locks that are 2017 new pound coin compliant

With the change announced to the British one pound coin to be introduced in 2017 all current coin locks taking the current pound coin are likely to need replacing.

As a result of the announced change to the pound coin in 2017 Total Locker Service in conjunction with Ojmar have introduced a range of £1 coin operated locks that are adjustable allowing them to be resized easily to accommodate new coin sizes. The locks can be adjusted by two discreet screws on the face of the lock. There is no need to remove the lock from the door. The only tools needed to adjust the locks is a screwdriver and a coin of the chosen size.

This range of locks includes a dry specification lock, wet specification locks with or without security key. All Ojmar locks have removable cylinders complete with 2 keys. All are lock cylinders have the key number engraved on the side of the cylinder so you know what key number to order.

 

Lock Adjustment

Ojmar patented system
Change coin size without dismantling lock
Work can be done without removing lock from locker
Requires a template and screwdriver (decal if different coin type)
Request on order

 

We fit the dry specification lock to our Premium system 1300 range of lockers. The Lockers are available in both wet and dry specification. You have a choice of 1 to 6 doors in a wide range of sizes.

The lockers are versatile and hard wearing and available in a wide range of colours. The locker lock is mastered with a removable cylinder, supplied with two keys, the key number is etched on to the side of the cylinder to make ordering keys easy. The lock is adjustable so there will be no problems when the pound coin changes size.

 

Ojmar lock information

Windsor leisure centre replacement laminate door lockers

Replacement laminate door lockers at Windsor leisure centre

Laminate door lockers

Laminate door lockers, our System 200 leisure locker is both good looking hard warring and low maintenance.

In December 2014, Total Locker service replaced their existing lockers. The lockers they had, had been in place since the centre was built and had come to the end of their life span. The locks were obsolete and causing frequent problems. The locker shelves had started to split and a number of them had already failed. The doors had dropped on their hinges and were getting to the point where they would all need to be replaced.

We were asked to look to replacing the existing lockers. Providing a product that would be relatively trouble free and need little maintenance.

Our proposal was to provide our System 2000 locker in a mixture of 2 and 3 compartment lockers.

This laminate door wet specification locker with aluminium door frame and body along with high impact resistant shelves has proved itself trouble free over its time in use. The lockers need little maintenance and the door springs are a relatively low-cost part if they should fail. The way the hinge has been designed, it only needs the coil spring to be changed. The hinge has also been designed to be trap free, so no issues with children hands.

Ojmar coin locks

The lock that we chose to complement the locker was the Ojmar wet specification coin lock with Securikey. The main features are as future proof as can be as the lock is adjustable and will take coins from 20p to £2. The standard lock has a removable cylinder and is supplied with two keys. We also stock the locks and cylinders just in case our customers have an issue.

Locker wrist straps

The wrist strap that was supplied with this product are our own TLS wrist strap. These are supplied with large numbers and a very easy to fit rivet. The straps are available in a number of colours black, red, blue, green, orange or yellow. We have now been manufacturing this strap for a number of years and it has outlasted all the other straps we have previously used.

In September this year after using the lockers for just under 12 months, we were asked to replace some of the single door half-high lockers. This was completed in November this year.

 

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