What type of lock is this ?

[robertwadas]

Utility companies use a 2-piece gold lock . when the two pieces are push together they snap shut.
I have cut these open and found it has a spring and 3 ballbearings which make it impossible to pull it apart.
What "type" of lock is it and how can I purchase one of these ?

[unlisted]

got any photos? Photos really help with identifying locks.

[Squelchtone]

Utility companies use a 2-piece gold lock . when the two pieces are push together they snap shut.
I have cut these open and found it has a spring and 3 ballbearings which make it impossible to pull it apart.
What "type" of lock is it and how can I purchase one of these ?

It's more a 'security seal' than a lock. Why are you cutting open utility company security seals? That's not the type of site we run here....

Squelchtone

[robertwadas]

I have no intention of cutting off any seal that is on there.
I am actually wanting to obtain these types of locks because they look like the most effective lock I have ever seen for my business application in the trucking and heavy equptment business.
I have many applications where this lock would be more effective that any lock I have udes or seen made.
I guess its possible that the lock are only availiable to utility companies, but I a hoping to purchase some for my business. Tese locks Ive seen are perfect for me.
They are pushed together from opposite inds, connecting 2 to 3 holes and have a collar on one end which make it impossible to turn certain valves. Much of my equiptment fabricated and designed by my employees and those straight cyl locks are desperately needed !

[unlisted]

Again, put up a photo or two, or take some photos. or draw the design as best you can, from multiple angles. We do accept MSPaint artwork here..

[robertwadas]

ok,
Ill give it my best attempt with my poor drawing skills..lol
give me a min !

[robertwadas]

let me know if pick cam3 through

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[unlisted]

...How does that lock anything? even with the "cap" on, the bolt can still slide right out...?

[robertwadas]

good point/ updated image

[unlisted]

Well, ya got me. I thought I knew what you were talking about., but I don't.

Hopefully someone else will be able to shed some light on this.. as I am slightly interested in the locks now.


If you can get some clear good photos of the locks, let us see.

[ToolyMcgee]

Something like this, right?
http://www.brooksutility.com/catalog/product-detail.asp?ID=352

Here's the main utility lock display page. Abloy. Ooooo
http://www.brooksutility.com/catalog/toc-Summary.asp?Ind=5

It's usually requires a restricted security bit driver, but anything that could get enough grip to turn the mechanism would unlock it. Like squelchtone said, more of a security seal, than a lock for security.

[unlisted]

Something like this, right?
http://www.brooksutility.com/catalog/product-detail.asp?ID=352

Oh I want some.. Anyone?

[hydruh]

Abloy. Ooooo

I am officially rolling on the floor, laughing my ass off.

S

[l0ckp1cker]

Something like this, right?
http://www.brooksutility.com/catalog/product-detail.asp?ID=352

Oh I want some.. Anyone?

Yes, I want one too

[acv]

Something like this, right?
http://www.brooksutility.com/catalog/product-detail.asp?ID=352

That brass looking one in the picture after that link is used by local gas utility to lock out customers for non-payment. They close the red cut-off valve on the external gas hook up and then put that through the lock-out hole... I've never seen them put one in or remove one so I don't know if they can unlock or if they're meant to be cut off.

Our local electric utility uses small serial-numbered plastic "locks" that must be cut off on the meters.