Most users mistakenly believe that:
Typical container doors
  • A container cannot be opened without first releasing the right hand door.
  • By securing the right-hand door, you can secure the container.
  • Handles connected to the door rods must be rotated to disengage the top and bottom locking claws from the door-frame.
Criminals can defeat the sealing system by:
Typical container doors
  • Manipulating the seal applied on the handle (i.e. bolt spinning) or,
  • Bypassing a seal with no evidence due to a fatal flaw in the door’s locking mechanism.

 

  1. The pin’s riveted end is cut off with a chisel, allowing the handle’s pin to be removed.
    The pin’s riveted end is cut off with a chisel
  2. With the handle detached, the door rod can be rotated while the seal remains intact.
    With the handle detached, the door rod can be rotated while the seal remains intact.
  3. With the door rod in the open position, the door is opened while the seal remains intact.
    With the door rod in the open position, the door is opened while the seal remains intact.
  4. After the door is closed, the handle is reattached using a replacement pin.
    After the door is closed, the handle is reattached using a replacement pin.