A New Lock for an Old Favorite

The Hon company is known for producing high-quality file cabinets, with certain models—like the F24/F28 vertical cabinets sold after 1988, as well as the Series 100 vertical units—seeing years and years of service in a wide range of applications. But despite being relatively common, servicing these cabinets can require special attention, because they use non-standard cam-style locks that are secured into the cabinet face with a spring clip.

But now there's a fresh new alternative for replacing the original locks on these Hon vertical file cabinets: The Olympus FC10.

It's an excellent choice for providing updated security measures and boasts a number of security-friendly features. For example, the Olympus FC10 can be configured as "keyed alike," "keyed differently," or "master keyed," and it also features a patented cylinder-retainer staple, along with a removable spring retainer, to allow for easy rekeying.

Because the team at Bill's Mobile Lock is committed to keeping up with the latest security products on the market, the Olympus FC10 is just one of many innovative new products we offer our customers everyday. To find out what we can offer you, give us a call at 734-421-1230 or visit: www.billsmobilelock.net.

Tamper-Resistant Screws: When to Use, How to Choose

There's an old saying that's often used when thieves have stripped a place clean: "They took everything that wasn't screwed down." And while that might make you think that something that IS screwed down is safe, that's not the case, even with tamper-resistant screws.

This isn't to say they don't have their place, though. Tamper-resistant screws can be used anywhere you would use a normal screw, the key difference being the head of the former incorporates design features that make them difficult—but not impossible—to loosen without special tools. As a result, they're best thought of as a low-cost option to discourage "casual" vandals who may be out to steal playground equipment or tamper with utility lock boxes and the like.

And one particular benefit with these screws is that most are quick to show evidence of tampering, so routine checks can let you know if someone is trying to defeat your security measures.

But knowing when it's appropriate to use tamper-resistant screws can be a question for the experts, like those at Bill's Mobile Lock. We can provide you with the input you need to decide if these screws are right for your requirements, and then we can provide you with a professional installation and service as well.

For more information, give us a call at 734-421-1230 or visit online at www.billsmobilelock.net.