L4V Hook Lock
L4V's Statement lock is a surface-mounted van lock that is designed to protect doors that are side loaded against the threat of 'peel and take'. It is fitted externally bracing the door and acts as a visual deterrent.
It is independent of the manufacturers locking system and is controlled by a high-security key. Kits are specifically designed for doors for vehicles and come with UV-stabilised black exterior trims of nylon.
Hook Locks
Van hook locks are independent of the locking system installed on your side-load doors as well as tailgates. They utilize a hook-style bolt that latches onto the receiving keeps and can be manually locked using a high-security key. This gives you a great security against "Peel and Steal" crimes, where thieves force the doors that open to side load and remove the items.
These are a common upgrade for van security. They can be put on the sides of rear and front load barn doors as well as the tailgate and cab door. You can also select from a variety of colours to match your van's colour scheme, and serve as the most effective visual deterrent to thieves.
Installing a Slam Lock is another great way to enhance the security of your van. This is ideal for couriers, or any other situation in which the door must close immediately after closing. The Slam lock is made up of both external and internal parts that minimizes the chance of side load doors being ripped or peeled. It is usually used in conjunction with an L4V hook lock on the lower portion of your vehicle's doors. This is the most effective way to prevent the most frequent van thefts.
You can also pair the L4V Anti-Peel Kit with the slamlock for an all-encompassing van security solution. The slamlock and L4V's sturdy Anti-Peel plate are paired to reduce the risk of your side loading door being peeled. This is the most common way to steal expensive tools and equipment from vans' backs. The anti-peel kit has been independently tested and increased resistance by 3000%..
Deadlocks
Deadlocks are a type of software defect that happens when processes within the same process or across different processes compete for resources in a manner that leads to circular dependencies. Operating systems should avoid deadlocks as they consume resources and decrease overall system performance. Many operating systems use resource allocation and process scheduling algorithms to prevent and detect deadlocks.
If a process is in a deadlock in a deadlock, it is unable to advance until it receives the resource it needs. For example, if process P1 is holding the tape drive R1 waiting for the release of the same tape drive by process P2, it is in a deadlock. If one process releases an item it immediately, the other takes it and enters a deadlock.
There are several ways of stopping or solving a deadlock. The most commonly used method is to use deadlock detection algorithms. This algorithm detects deadlocks by looking for cycles on the diagram of resource allocation. The Banker's Algorithm examines the status of a process by analyzing the current resource.
A lock with mutual exclusion is another way to avoid a deadlock. This type of lock is used to ensure a process has access only to its own resources and not to those of other processes. This is a great way to keep deadlocks out and offers greater security for your items and van's contents. There are also escape deadlocks which can be fitted to the interior of a door for easy exit in the event an emergency. They are usually used on communal doors in multi-occupancy buildings like flats and student accommodation.
Statement Lock
L4V Statement Locks attach externally to the vehicle doors to the cab. This acts as an effective visual protection against any possible theft of cargo. These locks are operated by a high-security external key under complete control of the driver, which makes them ideal for owners of the vehicle and all tasks where the driver will need to be in and out of the loading area throughout the daytime.
The SyncLock statement synchronizes the block of statements that are executed by acquiring a lock on the object referenced by the lockobject expression. When another thread enters the SyncLock block, it evaluates the lockobject expression and suspends its execution until the lock on the object is released. The first thread then executes the block of statements. Typically, you put statements that manipulate data within a SyncLock block to prevent the data from being modified by more than one thread at the same time. Statement blocks that are protected by SyncLock can be called critical sections.
Indicates the type of lock that should be purchased for the statement block. Unless specified by the user, the default is a shared lock.
cabin hook lock should result in an object that is unique to the current instance or a variable private that does not belong to any instance of your classes. If the expression in the lockobject is evaluated to a null value the LOCK statement fails and the program ends with an error message during run-time.
If a transaction acquires an intent lock on the table (I) the lock prevents any other transaction from acquiring a Shared Lock or a WRITE ROW Lock for the table as long as the transaction is in possession of the intent lock. This is because the intent lock doesn't permit other transactions to alter the data in that table.
Anti Peel Kit
The 'peel-and-steal' method is the most destructive way thieves gain access to your van. By leveraging the weight of your vehicle and applying pressure to weak points on the doors' sides, thieves are able to peel them open, bypassing the lock completely and stealing your belongings in minutes. Anti peel kits are designed to stop this type of attack. They create physical barriers that are extremely difficult for thieves to break through.
It can be easily installed inside your vehicle, an anti peel is a cost-effective way to enhance security for your vehicle and its contents. Together with hook locks this solution offers comprehensive protection against burglaries and theft. Furthermore anti peel kits act as visible deterrents that warn thieves that your vehicle is secure and will not be worth the risk of stealing.
Locks 4 Vans have developed an anti-peel device that can be installed on the side load door of your vehicle in order to fight the issue. This kit reinforces the door's skin and, when combined with a hook that is high-L4V lock it can increase the resistance of the side load door against peeling by 300%.
Hook locks are an excellent investment for your van and offers an additional layer of protection for your tools and other valuables. They are tamper-proof and extremely resistant to drilling and manipulation and have been independently tested by Sold Secure to meet the UK's most stringent standards. They are also an excellent choice for couriers and delivery drivers with multiple drop locations as they don't require keys or remote controls to operate. They're a great alternative to slamlocks and can be easily fitted by an experienced locksmith.
Slam Lock
A Lock that slams will automatically secure your vehicle as soon as it is shut. It is independent of the central locking system of the manufacturer and can be opened with a high security key. This makes it more resistant to door spreading than deadlocks.
It is particularly beneficial for couriers and multi-drop drivers who may be in and out of their vans frequently during the day, and often forgetting to lock the doors prior to leaving. Criminals are always on the lookout for those instances when vehicles are at risk, and a slam lock can prevent them from stealing your goods.
These locks can be used combination with other security enhancements to safeguard your vehicle from theft. The L4V anti peel system, for instance, can be affixed to the barn door of your van and is used in conjunction with the high hook lock in order to reduce the risk of "peel and steal" attacks.
Another alternative is a slam latch that can be attached directly to the vehicle's door frame and operates by pressing a button on the handle. It is a convenient and easy-to-use lock, but still offers an effective visual deterrent to would-be thieves.
It is important to choose an established supplier of locks, whether you are looking for a deadlock or a slam lock. This will ensure that they are installed correctly. The company can provide guidance on the correct configuration for your car and provide a comprehensive aftercare service, too. You can also visit an exhibition or tradeshow to see products in the action. Many suppliers offer demonstrations of their range to help you choose which one is right for your commercial vehicle.