| Our Frequently
Asked Questions section provides answers about who,
what and how the STABILOC locking system functions.
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ABOUT
STABILOC
How is STABILOC
different from other manhole cover containment
devices?
Will STABILOC prevent
unauthorized entry to my critical infrastructure?
INSTALLATION OF STABILOC
Do I have to
modify my manhole cover?
How many STABILOC
units do I need for each cover?
What is the STABILOC
system made from?
How much time is
needed per manhole to machine it?
Factoring in the
time for going to the location to remove the
manhole and then ship it to the machine shop,
what is the total turnaround time per manhole?
Who provides for
the replacement manhole cover, while the original
is being machined?
THE STABILOC locking system
What does the
STABILOC locking system consist of?
What does the STABILOC
system consist of?
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| How
is STABILOC different from other manhole cover containment
devices? |
| The STABILOC
system is unlike any other device available worldwide.
Most products that are in use today rely on age-old
technologies which are expensive and difficult to
use. In most cases these type of solutions have
been used simply because there was no other alternative
- until now. STABILOC is proudly manufactured in
the United States by expert craftspeople and uses
principal mechanics to secure a manhole cover to
its respective frame. |
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| Will
STABILOC prevent unauthorized entry to my critical
infrastructure? |
Yes. By
implementing the STABILOC locking system to your
new or existing infrastructure, you will be using
a state of the art product which is manufactured
with the strongest metal alloy available today.
The entire STABILOC locking system is custom made
and is virtually impenetrable.
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| Do
I have to modify my manhole cover? |
| Yes. Modification
of the manhole cover is required in order to receive
the STABILOC locking system. There is no requirement
to modify the manhole frame. You can contact your
manhole cover supplier and ask them if their manhole
covers are equipped to receive the STABILOC locking
system. |
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| How
many STABILOC units do I need for each cover? |
| We recommend
that two STABILOC units are needed for each cover.
Units secured to opposite sides of the manhole cover
have proven to be the strongest method of securing
the covers to the frames. If you have a hinged cover,
only one STABILOC is required. |
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| What
is the STABILOC locking system made from? |
| Each STABILOC
system is crafted form 17-4 Military grade stainless
steel. Precipitation hardened stainless steels are
widely used as structural materials for chemical
and power plants because of their balanced combination
of good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
17-4 PH stainless steel is a martensitic stainless
steel and is strengthened by a precipitation of
copper. We have selected these materials because
of their longevity, durability and superior strength. |
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| How
much time is needed per manhole to machine it? |
| Assuming
that the manhole covers are centrally located (warehouse)
the average time needed to machine a manhole cover
is approximately forty-five minutes to one hour
if performed by a CNC lathe machine. Other machining
methods (drill press) would lengthen this time frame. |
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| Factoring
in the time for going to the location to remove
the manhole and then ship it to the machine shop,
what is the total turnaround time per manhole? |
| If we were
to receive the covers and then machine them for
you, anticipate a 2-4 day turnaround time depending
upon transit time. |
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| Who
provides for the replacement manhole cover, while
the original is being machined? |
| Most authorities/cities/facilities
have a number of "spare" covers in their
stock depot because manhole covers are routinely
stolen. Most customers choose to implement a "rip
and replace" system whereby covers are taken
from existing stock, machined and then exchanged.
Repeat this process and develop a time line by which
to install the system. An aggressive implementation
schedule can realistically install a complete network
(200+ Covers) in approx. six weeks. |
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| What
does the STABILOC locking system consist of? |
The STABILOC
assembly consists of a flanged lock body, a trunnion,
an anchor bolt, receiver, lever arm and a tamper
evident UV resistant cap - which keeps the STABILOC
bolt-head free from dirt and debris.
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| What
does the STABILOC locking system consist of? |
| The STABILOC
system consists of the STABILOC Lock Body, a STABILOC
Receiver which is attached to the underside of the
manhole cover, Custom Socket which is used to tighten
and loosen the STABILOC bolt, a tamper evident UV
resistant cap - which keeps the bolt-head free from
dirt and debris. |
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