Benefits Of Pro-Lock
The Benefits of Pro-Lock® The Best Solution for Valve Lockout
Lockout Comparison – Benefits of Pro-Lock®
Pro-Lock®
Difficulties
None! But we would say that wouldn’t we.
Benefits
Even without lock or seal, an Operating Tool is needed to remove.
Most types and size of valve.
Once purchased, no further lock-off expense, a better investment than disposable, environmentally unsustainable alternatives.
When used in industrial environments, an operator carrying a length of wire and bag of Pro-Lock® devices can lock-off numerous valves.
An all stainless steel and Polypropylene construction.
Can be used in conjunction with the Pro-Lock®, thus retaining the advantage of dispensing with chains
So avoiding the difficulties of threading wires with worn or splayed ends.
Can be used without padlock and/or security seal if desired
Pro-Lock® devices and wire are available in different colours to allow differentiation between locked open and locked closed valves.
The most effective way of securing the valve or other item determined, before finally locking tight with the dedicated tool.
Is PVC coated for added weather protection and increased visibility
Summary
Pro-Lock® has an enormous range of possible applications – on construction sites, in industrial environments and, of course, in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical industries. Easy to use, reliable and extremely hard wearing, Pro-Lock® is one of the most effective and versatile locking systems currently available. For maximum security applications, the most cost efficient lock-off combination is Pro-Lock®, steel wire, and a numbered security seal. Isolation details can be written on security seal, thereby eliminating the need for high cost labels.
One Use disposable Cable Seals
Difficulties
Can be Expensive for Valve Lockout Quality
Can only be used once
Sometimes need two or three for one valve, which are often cut off after a short time
Can be susceptible to corrosion in salty environments
Keys can easily be lost.
People tend to pick up a handful but then do not use them all. This soon results in a box of seals and no keys.
Can be difficult to use when wearing gloves
Sequential numbers can be difficult to read when new, and impossible after a few weeks in position
Can Create waste and cause housekeeping issues
Can incur more frequent shipping costs because they are only used once and more are required.
Benefits
Padlocks
Difficulties
Can be susceptible to corrosion in salty environments
Can be prone to failure in cold conditions
Expensive
Useful in the home, so susceptible to pilfering
Keys can be lost
User unfriendly; Often difficult to read lock and key numbers.
Benefits
Ideal for electrical switchgear.
The only solution if you wish to uniquely lock each isolated item.
Can be used in addition to most lockout systems.
However, the Pro-Lock® system is the only system that is capable of being used with or without a padlock.
Benefits
A selection of High-Quality British made Padlocks are available from Pro-Lock®.
Chains
Difficulties
Not user friendly
Present Manual Handling issues
Often stored in a tangled heap cut to varying lengths
Difficult to thread through small openings
Difficult to adjust the length and fit – Always require additional padlocks.
Benefits
Miscellaneous Lockout Devices
Difficulties
Mostly only lock individual valve types
Expensive
Gate valve lockout device
Those that lock more than one valve type are expensive. Although good quality and innovative, the prices are prohibitive compared to other systems.
Benefits
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