How to Compare and Choose Griptight Seals?

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How to Compare and Choose Griptight Seals?

When it comes to securing valuable cargo during transportation, choosing the right plastic security seal is paramount. Acme’s Plastic Griptight-PP seals, Combilock seals, and Griptight Gen2 seals have gained recognition for their reliability and effectiveness. These seals offer unique features and benefits that cater to specific security requirements.

This comprehensive comparison article will delve into their key differences and features.

Acme Griptight PP Seal
Acme Griptight PP Seal
Acme Combilock Seal
Acme Combilock Seal
Griptight Gen2 Seal
Griptight Gen2 Seal

Materials

  • Griptight-PP Seals: Manufactured from two dissimilar materials, with a polypropylene body and an acetyl insert.
  • Combilock Seals: Made from Polypropylene material.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Constructed using two dissimilar materials: a nylon body and an acetyl insert.

Design

  • Griptight-PP Seals: Unique design with a single insert incorporating two sets of locking teeth. Features rolled heat staking technology to secure the insert to the body.
  • Combilock Seals: Features a strong locking mechanism providing positive audible clicks. Includes a tear-off tag for easy removal.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Utilizes rolled heat staking technology to secure the insert to the body. Offers clear evidence of tampering if forced open or cut.

Tamper-evident Features

  • Griptight-PP Seals: Provides clear evidence of tampering due to the rolled heat staking technology.
  • Combilock Seals: Offers a tear-off tag for easy removal and tamper-evident indication.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Provides clear evidence of tampering due to the rolled heat staking technology.

Durability

  • Griptight-PP Seals: Withstands freezing and boiling conditions, ensuring reliability in extreme environments.
  • Combilock Seals: Designed to withstand various environmental conditions.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Offers durability and can withstand freezing and boiling conditions.

User-Friendliness

  • Griptight-PP Seals: User-friendly seal with a tear-off tag for easy removal.
  • Combilock Seals: Features a tear-off tag for easy removal, making it convenient to use.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Provides user-friendly features for easy application and removal.

Recommended Applications

  • Griptight-PP Seals: Suitable for airlines, cargo, trailers, tankers, rail freight, refineries, containers, postbags, fire doors, and lockers.
  • Combilock Seals: Recommended for airlines, cargo, trailers, containers, rail freight, refineries, warehouses, cash bags, postbags, and lockers.
  • Griptight Gen2 Seals: Ideal for airlines, cargo, trailers, tankers, rail freight, refineries, containers, postbags, lockers, banks, and cash in transit.

Conclusion

The right security seal can be the difference between a safe and secure shipment and a loss of valuable cargo. Acme Griptight seals offer high-security levels, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. Talk to one of our sales consultants now and we can help you to choose the most suitable seals.