sprint54fan Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ok, my goal for next year is to have as much of my machines keyed the same as possible. Im getting a early start. Snack/Soda is taken care of with Medeco locks..however my next questions is what should I use for my bulk machines. We use Northwestern super 60 and model 60..oak and eagle panel heads.. awhile back ago someone mentioned Baton for bulk machine locks. I looked at their website but am not sure which model number I need..can someone help? Also will this same model number fit everything we use as in Northwestern, Oaks, and Eagles? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjacks Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Camlock is always a good choice. I am in the middle of doing the same thing in regards to standardizing locks. Camlock offers a quarter turn bulk lock but it isn't for everyone since it is a job to convert the machines over to the new system. I am using it and I convert racks over to the new system as I bring them in for reconditioning and powder coat. I really like the quarter turn over the screw on when I am servicing but it involves an upfront investment in time and effort. Camlock assigned me my own lock code and all my bulk locks match the camlocks that go into my cranes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 What was the price difference between the 1/4 turn and regular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjacks Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 What was the price difference between the 1/4 turn and regular? No idea. I wanted the quarter turn to speed things up and remove some wear and tear on my hands. The price difference is made in the long term making by my work life better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My .02c on locks: There are an infinite number of theoretical problems that my business can have, one of them is someone getting into my machines and taking product and/or money. After years of doing this with hundreds of machines out that have standard locks we've only had problems at 2 or 3 locations with losses definitely totaling less than $100. My opinion is that you should buy inexpensive Chicago locks, if you run across one of the rare locations that give you problems THEN replace the Chicago locks with something more secure. Last year I bought out a guy that had spent a gazillion dollars replacing all the locks on his Northwestern 60s with LAI tubular locks. They are a pain in the butt to operate compared to Chicago locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 My .02c on locks: There are an infinite number of theoretical problems that my business can have, one of them is someone getting into my machines and taking product and/or money. After years of doing this with hundreds of machines out that have standard locks we've only had problems at 2 or 3 locations with losses definitely totaling less than $100. My opinion is that you should buy inexpensive Chicago locks, if you run across one of the rare locations that give you problems THEN replace the Chicago locks with something more secure. Last year I bought out a guy that had spent a gazillion dollars replacing all the locks on his Northwestern 60s with LAI tubular locks. They are a pain in the butt to operate compared to Chicago locks. Wheres the best place to buy chicago locks? I prefer chicago locks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I get mine from Northwestern, if memory serves me correctly the cost is $4.25 each. I believe A & A global sells them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 AA sells knock off ones that arnt as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musser Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I have a sample coming I will let you know how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Vending Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I have a sample coming I will let you know how good it is. I have bought 500 or more of there locks they are just lower quality, chinese locks, but are cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I use Vanlock out of Ohio Great prices and my own key-code and cannot be southord lockpicked.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BouncyBalls Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I use Vanlock out of Ohio Great prices and my own key-code and cannot be southord lockpicked.. Do you use these "removable core" locks on bulk? http://www.vanlock.com/removablecorelock.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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