Camlock chosen to keep valuables secure while being recharged

ChargeBoxes® can be found in locations such as hotels, gyms, train stations, airports, hospitals, Internet cafes and on the high street. The cost to use a ChargeBox® can be paid either with a £1 coin or by a SMS text, which costs £1.50.

The design of ChargeBox® uses ‘Octagon’ high security locks made by Camlock Systems Ltd. ‘Octagon’ products are constructed for maximum reliability and durability and feature a unique, patented design to enhance security. Only patented locks and keys can prevent unauthorized duplicate keys being cut in high street key cutting outlets. Also, the patents enable Camlock to restrict the issue of duplicate keys for the Octagon locks fitted to ChargeBox® machines solely to the proprietors. In addition, most ChargeBoxes® are watched over by staff at the location and many are also monitored by CCTV cameras.

Commenting on the choice of Camlock’s Octagon locks, Managing Director of ChargeBox® Ian Hobson said: “Our research shows that people are becoming more and more dependent on mobile devices and running out of battery power when on the move is a major inconvenience. We place great importance on keeping these devices secure while in the Chargebox® so after trying other brands of locks, we now specify Camlock’s Octagon to protect all our machines.”