L4V Hook Lock
L4V's statement lock is a van-mounted surface lock that secures doors with side-loads against the threat of 'peel and steal'. It is mounted externally to hold the door and also serves as a visual deterrent.
It operates independently of the manufacturers locking system and is operated by a high security key. Kits are vehicle door specific and come with UV stabilized black nylon exterior trims.
Hook Locks
Van hook locks function independently of the manufacturers' locking system on your side load doors as well as tailgates. They are fitted with a hook-style bolt that latches onto the receiving keeps and is locked manually with a high security key. This offers a high level of security from "Peel and steal", where thieves forcefully open the side-loading doors and take away items.
They are a well-known security feature for all vans. They can be fitted to the sides of rear and side load barn door, as well as doors to the cab and tailgate. You can also select from a range of colors to match your van's color scheme and offer the best visual deterrent for thieves.
Another great way to increase the security of your van is to install a Slam lock. This is perfect for couriers and other situations in which the door must lock immediately after closing. The Slam lock is a combination of internal and external components which reduces the chance of side load doors getting cut or smashed. It is usually used in conjunction with an L4V hook lock that is placed on the lower position of your vehicle's doors. This is the most effective method to stop the most frequent van thefts.
You can also join the L4V Anti-Peel Kit with the slamlock, for the complete van security solution. It is an amalgamation of the slam lock as well as the L4V solid Anti-Peel plate, which both decrease the possibility of your side load door getting taken down. This is the most common method of theft that involves stealing expensive tools and equipment from the back of vans and the anti-peel tool has been tested independently to increase the resistance by 3000%.
van hook locks are a kind of software defect that occur when processes within the same process or across multiple processes compete for resources in a way that results in circular dependencies. Deadlocks are undesirable in operating systems since they waste resources, which reduces overall system performance and the responsiveness of. A lot of operating systems employ resource allocation and process scheduling algorithms to detect and prevent deadlocks.
When a process is a deadlock, it cannot continue until it has the resource it needs. For example, if process P1 is holding tape drive R1 and is waiting for process P2 to release the same drive, then it is deadlocked. If one process releases resources it immediately, the other accepts it and enters deadlock.
There are a variety of ways to avoid or solve deadlocks. The most popular method to solve deadlocks is through a deadlock detection method. This algorithm detects deadlocks through checking for cycles on a diagram of allocation of resources. The Banker's Algorithm is one of these algorithms that checks the state of each process in a cycle by analyzing the current allocation of resources.
Another way to avoid deadlocks is to eliminate the dependency altogether by using a lock with mutual exclusion. This type of lock is used to ensure that a process has access only to its own resources, and not to those of other processes. This is a fantastic way to avoid deadlocks, and it allows for a higher level security of your van's contents as well as your goods. Escape deadlocks can be installed on the interior of a door to permit the easy exit in case of emergency. They are usually used on communal doors in multiple occupancy properties such as flats and student housing.
Statement Lock
L4V Statement locks are mounted externally on the vehicle cab door. This acts as the appearance of a protection against any possible theft of cargo. The locks can be operated with an external key that has high security and under the complete control of a driver. They are perfect for owners of the business or any business in which the driver must be inside and out of the loading area for all hours of the day.
The SyncLock statement allows synchronization of the execution of a set of statements by acquiring an exclusive lock on the object referenced by its lockobject expression. When a different thread encounters the SyncLock statement, it analyzes the lockobject and stops execution until the exclusive locking on the object has been released. The first thread executes the block of statements. Typically, you place statements that alter data within a SyncLock block to safeguard the data from being updated by more than one thread simultaneously. Statement blocks protected by SyncLock are referred to as critical sections.
Specifies the type of lock to acquire for the statement block. Unless otherwise specified, the default is a shared lock.
The lockobject expression should evaluate to an object variable that is exclusive to the current instance or a private variable that does not belong to any instance of your classes. If the expression for lockobject evaluates to a null value the LOCK statement fails and the program ends with an error message during run-time.
If a transaction obtains an intent lock on the table (I), it prevents any other transaction from acquiring a Shared Row 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 allow other transactions to change the table's data.
Anti Peel Kit
The 'peel and steal' attack is one of the most damaging methods thieves use to gain access to your van. By leveraging weight and applying pressure on weak points on the side doors the thieves can peel them open, bypassing the lock entirely and stealing your belongings in minutes. Anti peel kits are designed to ward off this kind of attack. They create physical barriers that are extremely difficult for thieves to break through.
Easily installed in your vehicle Installing an anti peel kit is an affordable way to improve the security of your vehicle and its contents. When combined with hook locks, this solution offers comprehensive protection against theft and break-ins. Moreover anti peel kits act as visible deterrents, which will inform thieves that your van is secure and will not be worth the risk of stealing.
To combat the problem of "peel and steal" attack, Locks 4 Vans has launched an anti peel kit that can be installed on the front edge of the side load door. This kit reinforces the door skin and, when combined with a high-L4V hook lock, can increase the resistance of the side load door against peeling by 300 percent.
Hook locks are a great investment for your van. It provides an extra layer of security for your tools and other valuables. These locks are tamper-proof, extremely resistant to manipulation and drilling and have been tested independently by Sold Secure to meet the UK's highest standards. They are also a great choice for couriers and multi-drop delivery drivers as they don't require keys or remote control operations to operate. They're an excellent alternative to slamlocks, and can be installed by a locksmith.
Slam Lock
When your vehicle is shut, a slamlock will secure it. It is not part of the central locking system of the manufacturer and can only be unlocked using a high security key. This makes it more resistant to spreading than deadlocks.
It is particularly useful for couriers and multi-drop drivers who may be in and out of their van a lot during the day, and often not locking the doors before leaving. The slam locks are useful for preventing thieves from stealing your cargo.
These locks can be used in combination with other security enhancements to shield your vehicle from theft. The L4V anti-peel system, for instance, can be put on the door to the barn of your vehicle. It works in conjunction with a high hook locking mechanism to decrease the chance that 'peel-and steal' attacks will occur.
Another alternative is a slam latch that can be affixed directly to the door frame and operates with the push of a handle button. It's simple to use and practical but still offers an excellent visual barrier for would-be burglars.
If you decide to go with a slam latch or a deadlock, you need to find a reliable supplier to make sure that the locks are fitted correctly. The company will be able to provide advice on the proper fitting for your vehicle and provide a comprehensive aftercare service, too. If you prefer, you can go to a trade show or exhibition to see the products in action. Many manufacturers offer demonstrations of their products to help you choose the right one for your commercial vehicle.