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Standard cable locks are used on rail cars and truck trailer doors as they are flexible and easy to put through the doors and then they are easy to cut at the other end.   They don’t offer as much security as a bolt seal though so you are trading security for simplicity.  You have to always remember if it’s easy for you to cut the security seal then it’s easy for an intruder to cut the seal.   The costs of an open trailer when it arrives at the border would be beyond calculation. 

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Is that worth it? 

Bolt seals have been used on high value cargo – televisions or cigarettes – as they offer security and they are very hard to tamper with.  Cable locks are more suited to use with trailer doors and rail cars mainly because the containers are traveling further plus the container will be opened by someone on the other end – not the driver of the truck.  .

The cable lock is much easier to cut so it is the security seal of choice for trucks as most drivers have to cut the seal in order to get the truck unloaded when they reach their destination.   There is nothing worse for a driver than to arrive at the unloading dock only to find that the company doesn’t have bolt cutter when there is a bolt attached.  We have heard that border guards feel that carrying a bolt cutter in the truck defeats the purpose of the security seal because if someone breaks in then they can easily use the tool to get into the load.   They would obviously prefer if they tampering occurred with tools not supplied by the trucker.

The cable lock has the adjustable loop and this helps it to be put through the various size of loops that the trailer doors and rail car doors have.   The rail car doors especially have been used so often that only a cable seal can be used as it is almost impossible to get a bolt seal through the doors.  The rail cars take a beating as they travel across North America.

Two sizes of cable locks are C TPAT approved and these are the 3.5mm (1/8 inch) and 5mm (3/16 inch).   The tensile strength of a cable security seal has to be 10 KN to meet the ISO17712 requirements of a high security seal and that is what a 3.5mm cable usually is – between 10 KN and 13 KN – and a 5mm is 16 KN to 20 KN.   A bolt seal will be much higher security  – in the 35 KN range which is great high security but again this comes at price as the bolt seal is hard to remove.

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Cable locks Application:
 Containers shipped by Sea and Truck
 Truck Trailers
 Rail Cars
 
 
The minimum cable diameter that used to pass the shear test of ISO 17712 and C TPAT was the 5mm cable but technology has now allowed the 3.5mm cable lock and this should be the minimum of cable seal diameter to be qualifying as a high security seal.  The users of the cable lock seals wanted them to be easier to cut and the suppliers listened to their input and the 3.5mm (1/8 inch) cable lock was born.

Cable locks of companies must be C TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) compliant in order to be used as high security seals.

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High Security Seals provide tamper evidence and the level of security depends on the type of seal. This will help the authorities to identify if a certain container was contaminated or stolen, whether it is accidental or deliberate.

The use of high security seals has grown in demand. Many companies need to use security seals to safeguard or protect their products. There are different security seals that companies can choose from. They can also use the electronic security seals. All security seals have their own pluses and minuses.

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There are two main groups of Security Seals; these are single use and reusable. Reusable seals are electronic or mechanical but if made from pure plastic there is just a part that is reusable. Electronic and mechanical seals are seals attached to the back of trucks, trailers, and shipping containers that are used for the transportation industry.

Single use seals are made from plastic and metal. The key to security level is the use of material and technology.

It is when a seal has passed the ISO/PAS 1772 tests and United States Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism or C TPAT and the World Customs Organizations Framework standards and then endorsed and encouraged the use of ISO compliant seals.

Security level of seals
* High Security Seals
* Security Seals
* Indicative Seals – this will help an organization to secure different kinds of shipments. It will not prevent access to a shipment or cargo but it is a tamper evident level of protection. All seals that falls into ISO/PAS 17712 are made of plastic or thin metal. It is also recommended that customers moving non-sensitive cargo needs to use indicative theft deterrent and barrier seal.

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All seals classified under the high security seal and security seal category are considered to be barrier seals. These are made from various kinds of metals and require bolt cutters or pliers to open.  These are intended to prevent opportunistic theft and often times, they are branded and numbered for tamper resistance and excellent security.
 

Every company aspires to meet all requirements of their customers and provide reliable security equipment and top-class service, they are constantly expanding their ideas and products for better and safer applications and proper use of high security seals.

The US Government recommends that importers must ship their containers with high security seals that meet ISO/PAS 17712 standards. On October 15, 2008,  the US Government under C TPAT required that containers destined to the United States must use high security seals.

Reasons why companies use high security seals: (bolt and cable)
* Bolts seals are durable when it used for shipping containers, railroad and air freight containers. It is the metal core head and locking cylinder that makes for a high-level security seal and tamper deterrent. The strength of bolt seals gives anyone tampering with it a hard time. Any evidence of tampering will be notice immediately.  
* A solid steel bolt has the strength while a molded plastic coating has tamper evidence. Both are numbered to prevent fraud
* Cable seals are used on freight containers, rail cars, and truck doors. The adjustable loop offers the flexibility to provide security to almost any type of container door. It includes sealing trucks and railway cars transporting products. Most cable seals are classified as the high security level by ISO/PAS 17712 and C TPAT.

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It is recommended that importers must secure their containers with a high security seal that meets ISO/PAS 17712 standards.

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On October 15, 2008, a requirement came out from United States Customs that all shipments (freight containers and trailers and rail cars) that enter the United States are required to use a high security seal. This includes all cargo, whether the United States is the final destination or the cargo is in transit. This practice, under C TPAT, is now mandatory for all companies.

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This requirement is aiming for improving cargo protection and increasing supply chain security. And customers must ensure that the seal number of their sealed container is provided on the shipping instructions (Bill of Lading or BOL).

A High security seal give assurance to customs that the shipment has been sealed and as long as that security seal number matches the number on the Bill of Lading then the container should be safe.

When a container or shipment has been opened and that shipment was using a high security seal, customers are provided with an immediate indication as the high security seals would have to be destroyed to be tampered with, there won’t be just a little damage there should be a lot.

There are high security seal from some manufacturers that can be printed or manufactured with unique variable identifiers like the company name, logo and more. Many companies have been the leading manufacturer of high security seal for many years.

Companies who do not comply with C TPAT and use a high security seal will affect the time and security of their shipments. That is why the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism encourages companies to verify the strength of their seal against ISO/PAS 17712 procedures and standards.

The main applications for high security seals are for railways, containers, and truck trailers.

Why companies use a high security seal?
The bolt seals have high strength for shipping containers, railroad and air freight containers. It is the metal core head and locking cylinder that makes for a high-level security seal and tamper deterrent. The strength of bolt seals provides a hard time to anyone tampering with it. Any evidence of tampering will be noticed immediately.  

A solid steel bolt has the strength while a molded plastic coating has tamper evidence. Both are numbered to prevent fraud.

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 The cable seals are used on freight containers, rail cars, and truck doors. The adjustable loop and the flexibility provide security to almost any type of container door. The cable seal is applicable to any type. It includes sealing trucks and railway cars transporting products. Most cable seals are classified as high security level as per ISO/PAS 17712.

The United States Customs and Border Protection may issue a penalty if a certain container doesn’t have a high security seal and the US Coast Guard may possibly detain the vessel. Customs and Border Protection states that there are containers like tank, non-standard containers or containers that cannot accommodate a seal and are then not secured by using a high security seal. These containers are not required then to use the High Security Seal.

According to regulations, the cargo owners are responsible for the security of their containers to be sealed and liable for all costs incurred in case of any damage.

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High security cable seals are intended for higher security applications. The cable seals are very durable. Various cable diameters are available in different applications. High security cable seals are applied to shipping containers, trucks, rail freight, utility meters and valves.

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The cable seals must comply with the ISO 17712 standard to qualify as a high security.

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How to choose a high security cable seal?

High security cable seals are applicable for either indoor or outdoor use. They have unique serial numbers and customers must write down the serial number for security purposes. Some have bar codes for more convenience. The purpose of bar codes is to improve productivity and accuracy for projects. Allow for at least 10% clearance for thickness variation when threading the cable through the hole. Insufficient clearance may cause the cable to untangle.

Customers must use the shortest and thinnest length to reduce cost. Thicker cables are more expensive but offer more security because it requires special cutting tools to remove them. Medium length cables are preferred for securing the keeper bars on truck trailers and use another seal to secure the handle latch. But for securing both the keeper bars and the handle latch on truck trailers or shipping containers, customers should use long length cables.
The usable cable length for locking is shorter than the actual cable length because the cable is tapered.

Shipments for international borders will require a seal that is rated as High Security. For application on this, they should use the cable with a minimum 3.5mm diameter to comply with high security cable seals.

There are cable seals with plastic locking mechanism, which is better for thermal and electrical applications. The custom imprinted seals offer more security. For color-coding, there are available different background colors.

Cable seals are considered as a one-piece high security barrier seal. The unique lock design makes it hard to open. It is used to secure containers of high value products and against theft. For installation, it doesn’t require any tools, just push it through body to lock. A two-piece cable seal has a separate locking mechanism that slips onto the cable or prefabricated cable end.

The adjustable loop and the flexibility (high security cable seals) provide the needed security to almost any type of container door. It includes sealing trucks and railway cars transporting products. Most cable seals are classified as high security level as to ISO/PAS 17712.

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Categories of seals in security levels:
Indicative
Security
High security
Companies must use seals that meet the “H” (high security) level if they are shipping into the USA (and some other countries as more countries increase their security).

Seals general basic requirements:
Strong and durable against weather
Chemical action and detectable tampering
Easy to apply and seal
Permanently and uniquely marked.
The seal manufacturer’s logo should be easily identifiable.

High security cable seals have helped customers protect their products. It is very obvious nowadays that the Customs and Border Protection needed to be strict for cargo containers entering and leaving the United States borders. It became risky because of the terrorist attacks. By using high security cable seals, customers safeguard their revenue and assets.

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For many years high security bolt seals have been the mainstay of container and trailer security.

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High Security Bolt Seals are not just for physical strength. Tampering is one of the biggest dangers which is why customers products needs protection. Bump proof bolt seals are intended for higher security applications. Authorities want high security bolt seals as they can easily identify contaminated or stolen container.

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Manufacturers have spent years improving high security bolt seals for the well-known container operators worldwide. They witnessed many tampering methods and came to realize that the main threat to the customer is hidden substitution. This is what they called lethal tampering. And as one company says: “nothing is better for security than retention of the keeper bars”.

Using high security bolts seals is safer and more applicable in heavy duty sealing applications like shipping with truck and trailers, railcars and freight containers. Many companies offer different kinds of high security bolt seals. Bolt seals are more durable than other seals and are primarily used for securing shipping containers during long distance transit.

Some companies have developed and sell wide-ranging high security bolt seals. They qualify their bolt seals as high security seals and ISO 17712 and C TPAT compliant. Bolt seals are designed to be the safest and according to the customer’s needs.

There are many reasons why customers choose highest security bolt seals. Shipments that transport international borders require high security bolt seals. Bolt seals have serial numbers and offered in different colors. Customized bolt seals are more secured. The solid metal core head and a locking cylinder that is encased in shock proof plastic makes for a high level security seal and an efficient tamper deterrent.

A new obligation for high security seals and high security fastener seals which is an international standard that specifies the minimum and acceptable physical strength parameters for high security bolt seals that can be used on marine containers. It requires values that must be met to be a compliant. There are tests that simulate a method of attack. In attaining or exceeding ISO 17712’s strength requirements, the bolt seals will be regarded as compliant and can be used on marine containers.

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The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) set up a requirement on October 15, 2008. This requires that a high security bolt seal be applied to ocean containers and trailers entering the United States. It is set out in the ISO/PAS 17712 2006 Mechanical Seals standards, which specifies that high security bolt seals must comply. Security seals have three categories, indicative seal, security seal and high security seals. The high security bolt seal is classified as a High Security Seal as it has passed the tests to ensure that is very hard to tamper with (in most cases it must be destroyed for the container, trailer, or rail car to be entered).

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism mandated that all containers, truck trailers, and rail cars entering the United States must use high security bolt seals that comply under ISO/PAS 17712 criteria by an ISO/PAS 17025 accredited and certified laboratory.

Some security seal manufacturers have self-locking bolt seals and also supply the bolt cutter which is needed to remove the high security bolt seal. The bolt seals can be plain steel or can come with the plastic covered head with various colors for easy accountability. Stock locks are printed and numbered but custom seals are available with 4 to 6 week lead times.

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The Container Security Seals give tamper evidence and a level of security to container shipment. If a container was contaminated or stolen, whether it is accidental or deliberate, the authorities will notice right away if the seal has been tampered and the container has been entered.

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The use of container security seals has increased in demand. Many companies need to use container security seals to give security or protection to their products. Companies can choose from different container security seals. All container security seals have their own strength.

There are two main groups of Container Security Seals which are single use and reusable. When we say reusable seals it is an electronic seal. Electronic and mechanical seals are seals that are attached to the back of trucks, trailers, and shipping containers that are used for transportation. Single use seals are usually mechanical seals that have a one use application as they have a unique number and must be cut to be removed.  The key to maintaining a high security level is the use of quality seals and taking advantage of new technology.

It is recommended that companies use  ISO17712 compliant seals that have passed the ISO/PAS 1772 and United States CBP and C TPAT Framework of standards.

There are 3 levels of Container Security seals; these are high security seals, container security seals, and indicative seals. Indicative seals will help an organization to secure different kinds of shipments that are usually used for inter country shipments.  It is a tamper evident level of protection. All seals that fall into ISO/PAS 17712 are made of plastic or thin metal. High security seals are theft deterrent and barrier seals are recommended for customers moving sensitive cargo.

Seals classified as high security seals for container security seals are considered to be barrier seals. These are made from various kinds of very strong metal. It requires bolt cutters to open it. These high security seals combine a lock and tamper evident seal. The cable and bolt seals are considered to be  in these classifications. These are intended to prevent opportunistic theft and any terrorist tampering and often times, they are branded and numbered for tamper resistance and excellent security.
 

Every company that aspires to meet all requirements of their customers for the reliable use of security seals and to offer top-class service, they are constantly expanding their ideas and products for better and safer transport of their customers’ containers.

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Many governments recommend that importers secure their containers with high security seals that meet ISO/PAS 17712 standards. On October 15, 2008 the requirement for the containers that enter the United States is that they must use high security seals.

Some reasons why companies’ use high container security seals (bolt seals and cable seals) for container security:
1. Container security bolts seals are long lasting for shipping containers, railroad and air freight containers. The metal core head and locking cylinder makes for a high-level security seal and also offers a tamper deterrent. The strength of container security bolt seals gives security and helps to prevent anyone tampering with it. Any evidence of tampering will be noticed immediately.  
2. A solid steel bolt has the strength while a molded plastic coating seal offers tamper evidence. Both are numbered to prevent fraud
3. Container security cable seals are used on freight containers, storage units and truck doors. The adjustable loop and the flexibility provide high security to almost any type of container door. The container security cable seals are applicable to any type.

Most container security seals are classified as high security level by  ISO/PAS 17712 and C TPAT.

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A container seal is a device inserted into the handle assembly on the door of the container.  It is numbered and coded and should be referenced on the bill of lading and manifest.

All commercial shipping containers that are fitted with Container Seal receive priority customs clearance through USA Customs and ports.  
Container seal gives protection for exporting products via road, rail or sea freight containers.

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A customer is advised to conduct their own verification to make sure the container seal is the same as the number on Bill Of Lading before the delivery of the container.

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How can a container be tampered within a glimpse of an eye?
1. Be aware. With the use of a regular or cordless drill, the rivet that connects the handle with the locking rod can be destroyed in just a minute.
2. By pushing down the handle, the doors can be opened without touching the bolt seal.
3. And then, after tampering was made, the container’s doors are closed, and by inserting a replacement rivet and paint, a perfect tampering has been made, leaving no evidence.

What types of container seal are there?

A container seal can be either a High Security container seal or an Indicative container seal.  Cable seals and bolt seals are High Security seals as per C TPAT and ISO17712 and plastic and tin seals are Indicative seals as per ISO17712.   The High Security container seal has to have an H on it and the Indicative seal should have an I on it.

The seals are there to determine if the container has been tampered with.  The seal will have to be cut or removed in order to gain access to the container.   The more sturdy the seal is the more effort is required to tamper with it.   The Indicative plastic and tin seals are not used much anymore on containers as it was found that they could be tampered with and put back together to appear still secure.  

A high security seal will have to be cut or destroyed in order to gain access to the container and this will then show the shipper and the customer that the container seal was breached.  

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A container seal is not meant to prevent access to the container – it is meant to show if someone tampered with the container , that is it’s job.

A container seal can be used in refrigerated and non-refrigerated containers. They can be supplied with molded as well as non-molded corners.

New United States Container Seal Requirements:
     The United States Customs and Border Protection issued a notice reminding shippers and importers that all loaded containers entering the United States beginning October 15, 2008 are required to be sealed with a container seal meeting the ISO/PAS 17712 standard.

This standard requires that the container seal should meet or exceed certain standards for strength and durability to prevent accidental breakage or undetectable tampering under normal usage. The ISO/PAS 17712 requires that each seal be clearly and legibly marked with an identification number.
     
 Tanks and open top containers that cannot accommodate a seal meeting the ISO/PAS 17712 standard are not subject to the statutory requirement but members of Customs and Border Protection and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program are required to use seals meeting the ISO/PAS 17712 standard for mechanical seals.

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