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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 prevents
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 SYSTEM
What does the
STABILOC system consist of?
What is STABILOC
RFID?
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 types 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 prevents 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 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 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. |
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| What
is the STABILOC 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 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
is STABILOC RFID? |
Radio
Frequency Identification - refers to the technology
that uses devices attached to objects that transmit
data to an RFID receiver. These devices can be
large pieces of hardware the size of a small book
like those attached to ocean containers or very
small devices inserted into a label on a package.
RFID has advantages over bar codes such as the
ability to hold more data, the ability to change
the stored data as processing occurs, does not
require line-of-sight to transfer data and is
very effective in harsh environments where bar
code labels won't work.
A form of identification that does not require
line-of-sight (unlike infrared or portable data
terminals). There are usually three components:
antennae (coils), reader transceiver with decoder,
and transponder (tag).
In operation, the reader sends out a signal that
activates the tag and allows data to come into
or leave the transponder's memory. When a tag
is within range this signal from the receiver
is sensed and information from the transponder
is sent to the receiver. In reverse, the transponder
can also accept information. The tags can be quite
small and can be powered from the radio-frequency
energy of the reader.
The optional STABILOC RFID system consists of
a handheld reader, an antenna, and software to
program STABILOC RFID microchip embedded seal
caps. With this exclusive RFID system, a city
will have the means to monitor the activities
of its maintenance staff and ensure maximum efficiency
and compliance with governmental leadership objectives.
Additionally, an optional biometric interface
with the servicing technician and the STABILOC
RFID reader can be established utilizing an authorized
servicing technician's thumbprint. An encrypted
code in the embedded RFID microchip cap links
the biometric interfaced reader with a central
office and the individual taking the reading.
Without an established biometric interface, the
RFID reader is rendered useless.
As the STABILOC embedded RFID chip characters
are read, an optional GPS unit within the reader
sends the manhole coordinates, and bio-linked
technician's I.D. to a central office in real
time via cellular network.
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| What
does the STABILOC system consist of? |
| The STABILOC
system consists of the STABILOC Lock Body, a STABILOC
Receiver that 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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