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| ^ Criminals can breach a
luggage zip in seconds! Tell Tag lets you
know if your bag has been tampered with. |
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Why do I need Zip Stop technology?
Without a Zip Stop function as part of the security system of your zippered luggage, any type of locking device can be rendered practically useless. Furthermore, trusting in such a device can give you a totally false sense of security.
Most common coil-type suitcase zips can be easily breached by the insertion of a small screwdriver or similar tool into the zip chain.
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view video for a demonstration of zip breach |
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In some situations, even a ball-point pen can be used for this purpose. This will force the zip apart, allowing access to the interior of your suitcase. A zip breached in this manner can be easily re-sealed, making detection almost impossible.
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| ^ Ordinary padlocks and
security devices cannot prevent a zip breach.
You need to know if a criminal has breached
your bag! |
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Even though two zip sliders have been locked together with a padlock, or some other standard ‘security’ device, the coupled sliders can be simply driven back over the breached section of a zip to regenerate the chain. Depending on the experience of the person involved, a typical zip breach and subsequent reseal can be accomplished in just a few seconds. In such a situation, there is never any suspicion of intrusion, simply because the technique leaves behind no evidence.
Criminals using such a zip ‘breach and reseal’ technique can use your luggage for the carriage of their contraband and remain confidently undetected, as they can relatively easily get around the ‘security’ provided by a padlock and/or plastic tie and effectively cover up their tracks.
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| ^ Tell Tags are small, inexpensive
and easy to fit. Protect yourself and your
family! |
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How does a Zip Stop work?
The integrated Zip Stop in the Tell-Tag system immobilises the zip sliders of your luggage and prevents them from being driven back over the breached section of the zip. It does this by preventing the zip teeth (elements) from meshing together, effectively acting like a locking brake. It is attached by simply folding and sticking the head of the Zip Stop over one half of the zip chain prior to closing the zip sliders together.
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view video for a demonstration of the fitting of a Tell-Tag |
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Furthermore, the Zip Stop of a Tell-Tag cannot be removed unless either the Zip Stop or the Detection Seal is broken, thus necessitating the replacement of the Tell-Tag (i.e. one without your signature). Either way, you will be alerted.
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view video for a demonstration of ZIP STOP effectiveness |
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How does a Zip Stop provide deterrent value?
Petty thievery and muling operations rely heavily on those activities remaining inconspicuous and undetected. Tell-Tag, with its integrated Zip Stop technology, prevents undetected intrusions. Upon discovering a Tell-Tag attached to your luggage, a potential criminal will simply move on to the next bag. As an effective deterrent, Tell-Tag truly gives you peace of mind.
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