The Intermodal II® is an ISO 17712.2 compliant high security bolt seal which consists of a steel bolt and a plastic-coated steel locking chamber. The Intermodal II is designed for ISO containers and high value shipments.
Applications
- Intermodal Containers
- Trucks
- Railroad Cars
- Air Cargo Containers
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- Doors
- Hatches
- Hazmat Containers
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Features
Material
- Carbon steel with zinc chromate finish.
- ABS plastic body on locking case.
- Note additional features at the bottom of this page.
Dimensions
3/8” (9.5mm) diameter shaft and .82” (20.8mm) diameter head
Strength Characteristics
- Average pull apart force is 4,713 lbs (2,138 kg, 21.0 kN).
- Average cutting force (shear) is 5,477 lbs (2,484 kg, 24.4 kN).
- Average impact force is 30-39 ft-lb (41-53 Nm).
- Bending moment: 63 ft-lb (85 Nm).
Decoration/Printing
Colors
Red / Blue / Orange / Yellow / White / Purple / Dark Green / Clear / Neon Yellow
Product Numbers
9254095-C – 3/8” (9mm) straight bolt, lazed locking case w/ steel insert
9254096-C – 3/8” (9mm) curved bolt, lazed locking case w/ steel insert
Note: C denotes color selection
Packaging
Standard Packaging: 10 Bolts/Bag – 10 Locking Ends/Bag – 250/Carton
Carton Dimensions: 11” x 11” x 7” (28cm x 28cm x 18cm)
Carton Weight: Gross: 47 lbs (22 kg) Net: 45 lbs (21 kg)
Patent Numbers
US 5,005,883; 5,127,687
Taiwan 85839; 83387
Mexico 167,856
Germany 691-03-321
INTERMODAL II
SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)
In addition to the features of the Intermodal II that are described on the previous page, there are several more value-added benefits that require further explanation. They are derived from the claims of three separate U.S. patents :
Patent No. 4,802,700 – This patent describes a steel locking body whose cylindrical grooves align with an annular-grooved bolt. A split spring (c-shaped o-ring) is received in the lock body groove, which expands and contracts as outside forces are exerted against it. If unauthorized individuals attempt to remove the bolt, the ring will continually engage itself within the lock-body groove. Even if the Intermodal locking case is spun many times over, the locking case will not spin off as others are inclined to do.
Patent No. 5,005,883 - The patent pertains to the special design of the locking case’s frangible, plastic cover. Its outer surfaces possess adjacent grooves that enhance its inherent brittleness toe specifically reveal tampering attempts. Other, weakened areas on the housing’s exterior increase its frangible brittleness. Two large, flat surfaces provide sufficient space for larger letters, logos and/or bar coding than most traditional high security bolt seals. The composition of the ABS plastic is specifically formulated to reveal tampering attempts. They can be seen as apparent fractures, blushing, or other visually notable characteristics on one or more surface areas of the plastic, locking case. They’re readily apparent as a visible and discernable color change or as an alteration of the outer peripheries of the plastic cover. A brittle appendage of the open end of the plastic covering forms a 1/8” long shroud, which guards the primary area where an attempted tampering event could be expected. It prevents the insertion of a tool or shim to disengage the union of the bolt and locking case. The cracking, blushing or fracturing of the shroud will be accentuated.
Patent No. 5,127,687 - In addition to the earlier enhancements described above, this patent addresses a critical feature of the Intermodal II, which addresses the shoulder design of both the bolt shank and the corresponding shoulder in the locking case. The matching shoulders greatly interfere with one’s ability to drive the bolt and locking body through the plastic shroud. Tampering attempts of this nature will cause the plastic shroud and flange to crack, which will clearly reveal the event.