Electronic Locks for Vending Machines

For as long as vending machines have existed, burglars have found ways to get into them. Vending machines operators must also guard against internal theft as well. Today there are a variety of electronic vending locks available to protect all types of vending machines, such as those provided by Antares Corporation. These locks offer several advantages as compared to conventional lock key methods. Here are some of them.

1. Cannot be picked: These locks can only be opened with an electronic key. Some systems designed for candy snack vending machines and soft drink vending machines, use non- contact infrared key fobs. This eliminates a visible lock on the front of the vending machines, which will deter thieves. This is good news for Antares vending operators.

2. Difficult to drill: Hardened steel roll pins can be incorporated into soft drink machine t-handle locks to prevent drill bits from coming into contact with the actual lock.

3. Cannot duplicate keys: The software that is used is encrypted so only the vending operator will have access to key codes.

4. Vending operator controls life of keys: The Antares vending operator will have full control over when the key is active or how many times the key has to be in use.

5. Route people have no access: Keys have a programmed life; they cannot be used after they are expired. If one tries to open the machine locks, it will be tracked back to individual keys.

6. No need to change locks if key is lost: This is because electronic vending machine keys are inactivated regularly and the operator can quickly change key codes. The security of your Antares vending machine will never be compromised.

7. Can monitor route person work habits: This is done via the audit trail of lock key interactions.

Replacing conventional vending machine locks with new electronic vending machine locks does not take more time than regular lock changes. Some styles of electronic replace the barrel plug locks, leaving the main locking components in place. Electronic locks will offer tighter seals than conventional in your Antares vending machine. This results in decrease in cold air leakage in your vending machine. The compressor life of your Antares vending machine will be extended as well, thus lowering energy costs.

Other ways that the Antares vending operator can increase vending machine security is by reinforcing weak components of the machine.