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Subject: RE: MAPS-L: Locking map cases
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005
From: "Curtis, Gwen " <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum"


In the past we used a Multi-Lock swing-open security bar made for
vertical files cabinets. Try doing a Google search on Medeco security
bar to get a list of vendors. --Gwen Curtis

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Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 12:15 PM
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Subject: MAPS-L: Locking map cases

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Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 10:52:58 -0400
From: "Mark A. Thomas"
Subject: Locking map cases
To: [log in to unmask]

We're considering retrofitting a few of our map cabinets with a locking
device.

There are several homemade solutions that I've gotten information on
before.

Also, Mayline/Hamilton has a locking device:
item 90J006, Locking Device for steel plan files It's a hinged doo-wicky
that seems to bolt on the right hand edge of a case and fold over to
block the drawers when locked.  See page 49 in this catalog:
http://www.mayline.com/pricebookpdf/filing.pdf

Has anyone retrofitted this to their flat map files? What is their
opinion on the ease of installation and on how well it works?  Do you
need a separate lock for each 5-drawer unit, or does it allow a rod to
slide through multiple units? Is it worth the cost compared to the
homemade solutions? (I'm assuming about $50 for the part, considering
the usual discounts from list price.) It must require a bit of drilling.

Thanks,
        Mark
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