Locking solutions for e-mobility

As electric cars become more widely used, the network of e-charging stations is continuously expanding. Currently just short of 60,000 public charging points have been reported to the German Federal Network Agency – a landscape of housings that require a secure locking solution to reliably protect the power connections of the charging poles to the associated equipment.
Protection against the Weather and Vandalism of Charging stations for electric cars are located largely in publicly accessible outdoor areas where they are exposed not only to the effects of weather, but also to vandalism. To protect these housings, which are so important for the infrastructure against this kind of damage, the switch cabinets should be securely locked.
Handles have been developed for this purpose that meet the requirements of resistance class RC2 similar to DIN 1630 and are thus able to withstand vandalism damage by opportunists.

However, there is no requirement that e-charging poles in line with RC2 have to be locked. Thus, many other swinghandles and latches are also suitable. It is important to use a latch with a profile cylinder to make certain it is not too easy to break into the charging station. If several groups of persons need to have access, for example two different service providers, we recommend a double cylinder swinghandle with liftable operating lever.

Weather resistance

We won't let you stand in the rain. Because we know that most charging stations for electric cars are located outdoors and are often exposed to extreme conditions such as:

Heavy rain, snow and hail
Temperature changes
UV radiation
Dirt

Because of this, we develop locking solutions especially for outdoor use that can withstand even extreme conditions and offer long-term functional reliability.

Corrosion protection

We leave nothing to chance: To protect our locking solutions optimally against corrosion, we use exclusively high-quality materials for outdoor applications. A UV-resistant powder-coating gives them a special surface finish. But that is still not enough. To round out our selection of locking systems, we offer detachable profiles made of synthetic rubber.

Long service life

A long service life goes without saying for us. That's why we use exclusively high-quality materials such as stainless steel or powder-coated die zinc. In combination with our well engineered design and solid workmanship, these materials are so sturdy that they can reliably resist opportunistic vandalism – even for decades.

Protection against vandalism

We offer no surfaces suitable for attack: Our locking solutions for outdoor applications have beveled or rounded edges or flat design. That means our products cannot be used as climbing aids. Nor do they offer any surfaces suitable for striking with a hammer or attacking with a crowbar. Some of our solution therefore meet the requirements of Resistance Class RC2.

Fokusbroschüre: E-Mobilität

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