Security seals are used for securing trailers, containers, tankers, rail cars, entrances and exits, meters, machines, bags and totes. The types of materials they secure range from highly-valued and dangerous goods to LTL cargo, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and electronics.

Labelmaster’s complete array of security seals are available in a variety of materials including plastic, metal, bolt, cable, wire, strap, and padlock. Many can be personalized with your unique information. Some varieties of seals are C-TPAT and ISO compliant.

Labelmaster recently conducted a survey among its customers using security seals and found that the majority use plastic, metal, and bolt seals to secure trailers, containers, and tankers. Tamper-evidence and tamper-resistance are the most important features cited. Also, customers indicated that 34% utilize indicative security seals (class 3), 28% utilize barrier security seals (class 2), and 19% high barrier security seals (class 1).

More specifically, customers identified that regulatory compliance is the most important factor when selecting security seals. Customers quantified the regulatory measures needed the most as:

• 26% of customers needed C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnerships against Terrorism)

• 21% CSA (Customs Self Assessment)

• 21% FAST (Free and Secure Trade)

• 16% PIP (Partners in Protection)

• 16% other