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Evolution
| 1th
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The first-generation
security seals were made of wax, clay or resin, melted into a paste stage through heat
(with wax) and moisture (with clay). It was then poured over sealing string and
relief-stamped. Violators tampered the system by using heat or steam to open the packages.
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2th
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The second
generation seals were manufactured in soft metals, such as lead and tin, which were marked
and sealed with a plier. Because of the softness in the metal, violators would open the
seal and reconstruct it without leaving traces of tampering. |
3th
Generation |
| The third generation brought two
major innovations; the manufacturing of self-locking plain seals and the individual hot-stamped
number identification performed afterwards. However, a violator may
replace that seal by forging a duplicate from a non-numbered seal, or even alter the
numbers on another seal to come up with a duplicate number.
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4th
Generation
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ELC has introduced
the fourth generation with a brand new concept: 100 % tamper evident plastic seals with high-relief
numbering molded during the manufacturing process. Each seal has a unique
alphanumeric combination, as human being have their unique finger prints. There is no way
to replace that seal for another one with the same identity. |
Authentifier
The system is completed with the authentifier, which makes
the transcription of the seals serial number onto the manifest document. There is NO
transcription errors.
5th Generation
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 In order to keep up with technology, ELC came up with a contemporary
numbering system called “In Mold Label” (IML). Bar-codes, numbers, and corporate
logo are laser printed on paper, which is applied on the seals tab during the
manufacturing process. Paper is fused on the seal and unable to be removed due to its
protection bars. State-of-the-art bar codes with check digit provide consistent and
dependable readability by eliminating transcription errors and maximizing identification.
Exclusive to ELC, the high technology involved in the manufacturing process makes the IML
numbering system 100% tamper evident, and 100% modern. |
History
| Since 1971, ELC has specialized
in the Research and Development of innovative and recyclable tamper-evident products to
best serve your security needs. Over this time, ELC has often been awarded for its
pioneering inventions in security technology. |
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ELC’s commitment to excellence in product and service quality has allowed us to
maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. We offer an open line of communication,
with constant support, personalized services, and courtesy. Among our primary customers
are Banks, Transportation companies, Post-offices, Weight & Measures, Utility
companies, Chemical Plants, Armored courier, and Telecommunications.
ELC offers an incomparable line of products with 100% tamper evident envelopes, seals and
bags:
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Starlock Envelope
- Three layers co-extruted polyethylene envelope.
- Plastic closure system: freon and heat proof.
- Reusable version available - Environment friendly.
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Security seals
- Substitute the harmful lead seals.
- State-of-the-art embossing in polypropylene or in
polycarbonate raw material.
- Non-repetitive alphanumeric numbers molded in high relief
during the manufacturing process.
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Snapseal Bags
- Substitute to keyed zipper bags.
- Strong and lightweight fabrics - PVC & Nylon Cordura.
- User-friendly tamper-evident closure system.
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United States
ELC Security Products, Inc.
4320 Viewridge Ave. #D
San Diego, CA 92123-1690
Tel.: (858) 654-2750
Fax: (858) 654-2759
Toll Free: 800-377-3257
E-mail: seals@elcsecurity.com
Brazil
ELC Produtos de Segurança
Av. das Americas, 4.200 bl. 09 sl. 124A
Barra da Tijuca, RJ 22640-102
Telefax: (21) 3387-9000
SAC 0800 707-7827
E-mail: elc@elc.com.br
Italy
Starlock Prodotti di Sicurezza S.r.l.
Via Braccianense, 35 Interno A
Piano Terra, Roma - 00123 - Italia
Tel.: (06) 308-93876
Fax: (06) 308-93877
E-mail: starlock.srl@tin.it or
starlock.srlsrl@tin.it
www.starlockinc.com
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