All you need to know about Kitlock’s for beginners!

Kitlocks are ideal for keeping lockers safe. The Kitlock 1550 smart has advanced programming capabilities with access methods and multiple functions. This lock can have any number of users and manageable access to a larger amount of lockers, cabinets and enclosures. This lock allows use for public and private. It uses MIFARE smart cards and NetCode. These are a standard lock and come with manual operation or additionally can be purchased with the tablet to enhance support and audit trail. This product has multiple functions and access methods by a 12-button keypad. In addition, it comes with an 8-digit Master Code, 8-digit Sub-Master Code, and a 4-digit User Code. Furthermore, it comes with a 6-digit Technician Code and Penalty Time perfect for security. these locks also come with Low Battery and Battery Override so you know when your product needs a change in batteries. And an Auto Unlock, Audible keypad, and Dual code mode to make using this product as safe and simple as it could be.

The Kitlock 1000 locker locks are fast fit for key cam locks which can be fit and supplied to a wide range lockers, cabinets and cupboards. These locks are easy to fit and are keyless. They take a few minutes to remove an existing cam lock and then additional topping fixed to the new. These locks can also be installed in a locker or cabinet that doesn’t have a previous locking device prior, which makes the user immediate, easy, keypad access without the worry of keys. Once installed the lock will perform 15,000 openings on just two AAA batteries (which are supplied). These locks have 11 individual round buttons with battery override. They come in different finishes silver, grey and black. In addition, you can get in left, right and vertical versions and RAL colour locks available on request. They are IP55 rated when used with the rubber door gasket – separate part. They are also ideal for Use in offices, schools, warehouses, hospitals, care homes, nurseries, hotels, leisure facilities and the home. In addition, they have NetCode web-based code creation available (KL1000 NC). The KL1000 has 4 code levels available:8-digit Master Code, 8-digit Sub-Master Code, 4-digit User Code and6-digit Technician Code.

KL1060 KitLock NetCode Locker Lock has NetCode, Net Code is a way to create time-sensitive codes for a wide range of lockers and cabinets.the online NetCode, you can create codes that have a certain start date, time and period. Once the period has expired, the code will no longer be active. The use of time-sensitive codes is more of a safe way to secure and supply access as codes won’t be accepted unless they are in their timeslot. This is perfect for engineers, delivery personnel and medium-term locker rental and codes can be sent by email or SMS.

KitLock 1200 locker locks are perfect for more challenging environments. These locks are easy to fit and provide additional programming features, stainless steel buttons, dual fixing points and improved number of operations from two AAA cells. They also come available with a right-handed model and with the option of a slam latch accessory. This is a simplified access and keyless access.

And finally, the Kitlock KL1050 is simplistic with a smart card which provides codeless access lockers, cabinets, cupboards and enclosures. This lock offers functions for single users and short-term use by multiple users and is easy to fit and replace an existing cam lock. It is also easy to fit to a new lock or cabinet that doesn’t have an existing lock mechanism.

Combination locks

Locker key straps

Replacement locker key cutting next day service

Keys cut by Total Locker Service, we offer a next day service on a large number of locker and coin lock keys.

Types of key

Coin lock keys
Metal locker keys

Coin lock keys

We offer ASSA 29220 and 13629, Lowe and Fletcher AA12 and AA30 on a next day service

Other ASSA series are available on a 2 week lead time.

Ojmar V series and soon to be added Ojmar standard key on a next day service.

All other Ojmar keys series are available on a 2 week lead time.

Metal locker keys

All other Ojmar keys series are available on a 2 week lead time.

Metal locker keys

We offer Probe, Helmsman, Link, Garran, Link and QMP locker keys on a next day delivery.

How to order keys

You can find most of our common keys at the following web page Key Cutting and order the keys at Probe key form

Just fill in the web form.

If you are not certain on which keys you need or how to order then give us a call on 01284 749211 and our friendly staff will be happy to help you.

Future improvements to our Website are due soon a key code search engine that you can enter the key number and it will identify the key you require.

We at Total Locker Service use the latest in computer-driven key cutting technology to allow is to cut keys from the codes you supply us on your lock or locker keys.

Replacement locker key — ASSA locker keys

L&F key cutting — Lowe and Fletcher coin lock key

Locker Lock Conversions

Total Locker Service offers a wide selection of locker lock conversions. For this specific customer, we were asked to convert there existing lockers. Their existing lockers were manufactured by Helmsman. We were to convert L&F classic coin return locks to Ojmar OTS RFID locks.

We provide a wide range of lock conversion kits, the kits include everything needed to convert from one lock to another. The kits contain all the items needed to carry out the conversion.

Purpose manufactured escutcheons with or without locker numbers, lock conversion plates, locks, and all the fixings. We design and manufacture all our lock conversion kits. If you have a specific need we can design a solution for you.

If you are interested in converting you existing locks from a coin, hasp or key locks to another format we can assist you with a solution.

Trade Laminate Engraving

Total Locker Service provides a very competitive engraving service. We have a standard range of locker key fobs, locker number plates and escutcheons manufactured from 0.7mm, 1.5mm and 3mm laminate in a wide variety of colours. Our key fobs are supplied with a quality split ring.

Pricing from £0.80 plus VAT and P&P

Laminate locker numbers and Fobs

Probe Locker Number Plates

We can manufacture to order Probe locker plates at very competitive pricing. The laminate plates are white with black numbers designed to fit into the probe locker cardholder.

Laminate Key Fob

Laminate key pobs are manufactured from 3mm laminate, not 1.5mm which makes them very strong and tough and using 3mm laminate vastly improves the life of the fob. Our standard disc is 35mm diameter though other sizes are available. Key fobs are available in a wide range of colours and supplied with a quality split ring.

Trade Laminate Engraving — Locker key fob

Locker number plates

Locker number discs — Locker Number Plate

We supply a wide range of laminate locker number plates are available in round, square and rectangular and manufactured from 1.5mm laminate with a 3m adhesive back. Locker plated can be sized to your requirements.

Locker escutcheons

Locker escutcheons and conversion kits, we can provide replacements from our standard range or if you have a design we can produce the escutcheon from your drawing or sketch.

If you need any advice or information just call us on 01284 749211

Key cutting and key fobs

We at Total Locker service provide a key cutting service with next day delivery for a large number of the keys we offer. The exception to this is where the keys have to be cut in the factory such as Ojmar securikey and some ASSA keys. The factory cut keys are available on a 2 week or less lead time.

The keys we cut on a next day delivery are all Lowe and Fletcher locker cam lock keys. Lowe and Fletcher coin lock keys AA12, AA30 and 66/68.

Ojmar standard keys and Ojmar dry specification coin lock keys can also be cut on a next day delivery. Security from Ojmar keys can only be cut by Ojmar.

If you are in need of replacement keys then why not check out our key cutting page or give us a call on 01284 749211 where we will be happy to help.

Locker key fobs

We offer a large selection of locker keys and key fobs and laminate number discs in a wide range of colours and sizes. If you don’t see what you want we can make something to meet your needs or provide us with a drawing and we will engrave the product for you.

Our number discs and fobs are cut from high-quality 3mm hard engraving laminate. Just provide us with your specification round, oval or square fobs. the numbers or letters you would like engraved on the fobs and we will provide you with a quotation. All our key fobs are supplied with a quality split ring. Our fobs and rings are available if needed on a next day dispatch at a small premium. This laminate is available in a wide range of colour and can be cut to any shape.

Coin operated £1 locks, are you £1 ready Bourne Leisure are up and running!

Coin operated £1 locks, Are you £1 ready Bourne Leisure is up and running!

Total Locker Service has been getting ready for the new £1 coin for the past two years with both new Product and Service. One of the main areas we have concentrated on was checking with customers that they are using coin locks this involved a lot of Marketing and call customers to enquire on the locks they are using and could we assist them on planning for the new coin.

The £1 coin has changed

The £1 coin has new changed from the old round coin to a new slightly larger multi-sided coin, this has resulted in over 80% of coin locks over 12 months old not being able to accept the new coins.

Total Locker Service has a full range of cost-effective solutions to this problem so why not call us on 01284749211

Coin operated £1 locks

We have done a lot of Service and Maintenance for Bourne Leisure over the past years and this included all of the Haven Sites. We were approached by Andy Bell at Bourne Leisure who wanted all of the Haven sites changing over to accept the new £1.

We carried out Site Surveys of all the sites this enabled us to work out what locks would work, needed new ones or could be converted the majority of the locks on site were Assa and Ojmar. We compiled all this information with what Andy had sent over and worked on the price for him.

We were awarded this in February but with the holiday season soon to start for Haven we were on a very tight schedule to get all sites up and running by the end of March. We worked in phrases around the country and the engineers worked a few early morning and late nights to get all this completed in time.

Helen worked closely with Andy on a weekly basis and sent him a schedule of works to keep him updated on all the sites and the progress this worked really well as some sites also, sent in Purchase Orders to cover Service and Maintenance and Parts. We carried out this work at the same time as the preparing them for the new £1 coin this helped keep the labour cost down.

The work was completed by 24^th March in time for Haven to open for the season and with the new £1 launched at the end of March, all sites were ready and fully functional.

More information about locks and the new one pound coin

Electronic combination locks

Locker service

Coin lockers, cost of exposure to the new £1 coin

Coin lock update 28/04/2106

ASSA classic lock

ASSA has now released an ASSA classic coin lock that will work with both the new and old £1 coin. The locks are available to order as of 28/04/2106

Ojmar Euro locks

Both wet and dry specification Ojmar Euro coin locks are now in stock that will work with both the new and old £1 coin at the same time. they are available for immediate dispatch.

Coin lockers, the cost of exposure to the new £1 coin. In 2017 the new £1 coin will be released and it is likely that your existing coin operated locks will no longer function. We at Total Locker Service will be happy to help you in establishing your exposure. We are offering a free audit of your coin-operated lockers and provide you with a comprehensive report detailing, your current locks if they comply and what your options are.

Current lock situation

Ojmar coin return locks

There are two types of lock, a fixed mechanism lock which is not 2017 complaint and an adjustable coin lock which is 2017 compliant. The adjustable lock has a lever in a slot to the right of the coin slot. The non-adjustable locks will need to be changed to accept the new coins.

ASSA classic coin locks

This lock is not currently compliant with the new £1 coin, there is likely to be a conversion kit before the coin is released.

Lowe and Fletcher classic locks

Currently, there are no plans for a conversion kit, though that may change nearer the release date.

Safe O Mat

Currently, there are no plans for a conversion kit, though that may change nearer the release date.

Ison coin operated locks

This lock is not currently compliant with the new £1 coin, there is likely to be a conversion kit before the coin is released.

Ronis coin operated locks

This lock is not currently compliant with the new £1 coin, there is likely to be a conversion kit before the coin is released.

Coin locks

Top 4 Security Concerns For Lockers

Security Concerns For Lockers

Lockers come in handy for people who want to temporarily store their things in secure locations. There are several different types of lockers that provide this luxury. These lockers range from standard lockers to coin lockers and everything that falls in between. In most cases, there is some mechanism in place that is meant to keep the lockers secure. These mechanisms can be pre-installed locks, padlocks, or simply the material that is used to craft the locker. Although there are many benefits to using lockers, institutions need to be aware of the security concerns that can compromise lockers.

Shimming

One of the main security vulnerabilities that plague lockers is the fact that they can be shimmed. This does not apply to every single locker, but mostly to those that utilize padlocks or spring-operated latches. In order to shim a lock, one would only require a thin piece of metal or plastic. This makes shims pretty easy to come by. The manner in which a shim works is very simple. It is basically used to retract the latch/locking pawl of a lock. In padlocks, this is done by creating a barrier between the locking pawl and the shackle.

The same concept applies to other types of locks that are not padlocks. As I said before, any lock that uses spring operated/spring loaded mechanisms is susceptible to shimming. Being able to identify this concern gives institutions the opportunity to work to rectify them. In the case of padlocks, it is always best to use padlocks that have ball bearings. Locks with ball bearings are much more secure and these will negate the possibility of the lock being shimmed.

Cutting

As the sub-title suggests, this security concern is pretty straightforward. In lieu of shimming, criminals can opt to cut the locks that protect lockers. This is a major security concern that people need to be aware of because criminals tend to target the lockers that they know they can easily break into. As always, knowledge is key. Therefore, knowing that your lock can be attacked by cutting helps you prepare.

The main factors that will determine if your lock can be cut are material that is made of and the shackle size of the lock (if you are using a padlock). It is crucial to make sure that you use an appropriately sized shackle that does not give criminals enough room to cut between the lock and the hasp. Also, it is always best to use locks that are made from alloy metals, as these are some of the strongest locks on the market. These locks will offer up much more resistance to any criminal attempting to cut the lock.

Picking

Lockpicking is very popular among criminals and enthusiasts alike. The only difference between the criminal and the enthusiast is that enthusiasts know not to pick a lock that does not belong to them, whereas the criminal really does not care. In this instance, it is important to be aware that lockers are highly susceptible to picking if there is a keyway. Essentially, if there is a keyway available, a criminal will most likely be able to pick the lock.

To circumvent this concern, it is best to use combination locks or electronic combination locks in lieu of padlocks or pre-installed locks with keyways. The use of combination locks takes the keyway off the table and minimizes the security vulnerabilities. Another available option simply involves upgrading to higher security locks that will be extremely difficult to pick. Institutions can enlist the help of locksmiths to upgrade some of their pre-installed locks, and as an additional security measure, it would be wise to rekey locks as well.

Prying

This security concern focuses less on the locking mechanism and more on the locker itself. There are times where criminals will disregard the lock completely and decide to attack the door. In most cases, this occurs when they know that the hinges of the locker door are vulnerable and exposed, or that the material of the door itself is weak enough to be pried free.

It is important to make sure that the hinges for locker doors are facing inwards so that they are not exposed to criminals. If the hinges are facing outwards, it will be much easier for criminals to attack the hinges and pry them off. The material of the locker door is also very important. If the door is hollow and made of a weak metal, there will be very little in place to resist attacks from criminals.

Conclusion

There is no doubt that lockers are a valuable asset, and they are a great storage tool. However, there are various security concerns that revolve around them. This is why it is important for people to be aware of the security vulnerabilities of lockers so that they can adequately guard against them, and keep their belongings safe.

Lockers

Locker key wrist straps for swimming pools

Locker key wrist straps, we have been producing for over 2 years and it has been an incredible success. During this time, we have increased the size of the wrist strap numbers and added more colours to the range. The wrist strap is manufactured completely from high-grade polymer so there are no metal parts other than the brass rivet, which is concealed. The lack of metal buckles makes the strap safer for both the users and other customers, making the strap perfect for use with water slides. The straps feel good to wear and are easy to use for both adults and children.

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Wrist strap specification

It is a one size fits all wrist strap, manufactured from a high-grade polymer. The buckle key holder and strap are moulded in one piece. Wrist straps are available in the following colours, Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, White, Grey and Black. The numbers are applied to the straps using our hot foil printer in the factory. The numbers are 5mm high and can range from 0 to 9999 numbers are either black or white dependent on wrist strap colour. Rivets are brass and easily fitted with no special tools or skills. The wrist strap will fit most keys that will take a 4mm rivet; known keys that fit our straps are Ojmar, L&F, ASSA, Helmsman, Probe, and Prospect.

Wrist strap durability

The best way to explain this is previous to us producing our own wrist strap we used to purchase them from another leading producer. One of our major service customers with 20 leisure centres had 2 locker services a year and we used to fit approximately 700 wrist straps a time. Now we use our own wrist straps we only use approximately 100 straps a service. This has resulted in a large saving, increased uptime and a better customer experience.

Locker installation service

Locker installation, as part of our locker and bench seating packages, we also offer installation of the product.

Our engineers all hold CSCS cards and we are certified by both ConstructionLine and SefeContractor.

Below are two examples of our installations.

Potters leisure locker installation

This is just one of many installations we have completed for Potters leisure. This time they needed metal lockers for their staff rooms. We worked with the team at Potters to reduce their cost by optimising the nesting of the lockers in both their male and female staff changing rooms. They decided on a mixture of two and four door lockers from our premier System 1300 range with a mixture of red and blue doors. The System 1300 range of lockers is available in a wide range of colours from our standard powder coat range.

Our installation team started the install in the morning after consulting with the Potters team and completed by lunchtime.

Chatsworth house locker installation

After seeing, the article on our blog regarding Scottish National Gallery’s lockers they contacted us regarding a
similar product for their customers use. Between us we agreed on our Heavy Duty Laminate, door lockers from our System 1303 range the three compartment lockers were complete with sloping tops and Elegant Oak compact grade laminate doors. This locker with laminate doors is both strong hard wearing and good looking, ideal for offices and schools where you need the product to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. This range of lockers is available with laminate from both the Formica and Arpa compact grade range of 10mm laminate.

Our installation team started the installation in the morning and completed by midday.

Locker locks

Both the above lockers are available with a wide selection of locks. Keyed cam locks and swivel hasp locks are supplied as standard, coin return and collect, mechanical combination and electronic combination locks are available at a premium.