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Security products against thieves and thefts

Bite-sized security: the electronic alarm and its main components

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Just before the summer break we suggested some measures which are useful for ensuring the right level of security for our homes whilst we are away on holiday.
We saw that installing an electronic alarm can be a excellent strategy, by providing an additional countermeasure to defend a home, provided that there are already the necessary mechanical protection means.
However, there are some things to consider before buying an electronic alarm system.

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Chains & Padlocks: the Viro originals do not fear bad weather!

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We recently talked about tests which check the resistance of products, whose duty it is to ensure security. In particular we focused on the Viro Morso with chain, testing its resistance to cutting and being struck by blows, after the salt spray corrosion resistance tests.
To make the most of our considerations, we performed the same procedure on a copy of the product, imported from the Far East.

This week we are also looking at the “big brother” of Viro Morso, the Supermorso, and also at a copy imported from the Far East.
We see the reaction of both the Viro products and their copies, after the salt spray tests, performed in our laboratory.

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Did I leave the door open? No, there’s a door closer!

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Today we’re talking about a product which is not strictly to do with security, but it serves an important protection purpose: the door closer.
It’s job (it does what it says on the packet!) is to reclose the door after someone has passed through, but that’s not all. We see in detail what door closers are used for.

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Double bit key or European cylinder? Let’s solve some doubts!

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“What is the difference between the double bit lock and the cylinder lock?” “Which one is considered more secure?” “Which is more suited to my needs? “: these are just some of the most frequent questions that we receive on our blog. We’ll immediately clarify most of your doubts with three simple points.

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Bite-sized security: all the best ways to protect a shutter

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Anyone who owns a business knows well: the shutter is the first protective barrier, beyond which there are often very valuable items. For this reason it is essential that it is as resistant as possible to the various attack attempts.
Let us briefly look at what precautions we can take to make sure that the shutter of our shop, warehouse or garage is strong enough.

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Anti-theft Devices and 2 Wheels: 5 security levels

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In the last blog we showed you how Viro classifies its products in 5 different resistance levels: from “standard” (indicated by the symbol of 1 padlock) up to “top” (5 padlocks).
The table, which summarises the characteristics of each category, can be useful when buying an anti-theft device for motorcycles, bicycles or mopeds, as it facilitates the understanding of the symbols shown on all the Viro packaging of anti-theft devices in the 2Ruote range.
To further clarify, listed below are 5 examples of Viro products with properties associated with particular levels of security.

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2 wheels and anti-theft devices: how do you choose the right one for you?

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Armoured cables, twisted cables, disc locks, electronic alarms … there are many options on the market to protect our trusted 2-wheeled friend and it is not easy to decide which is best suited for you.
In a previous blog we presented a brief guide on which anti-theft device is the most appropriate for a particular use (for bicycles, motorcycles, scooters).

Additional advice we can offer today is to consult the information regarding the level of security which Viro attaches to each of its products, after undergoing specific tests in its own laboratory.

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Bite-sized security: a security system is more secure the more we ignore its existence

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First rule: let the least possible number of people know that there is a security system in the house.

We have already discussed in length about how it is essential to protect our home and our belongings by combining mechanical and electronic security systems.
Given the various functions of the security systems, it is good if these work together to raise the level of defence of our properties.
Today we are featuring three products which prevent thieves from immediately understanding from the outside all the security systems they will have to deal with.

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Padlocks and chains II: slow and steady wins the race

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Today we are going to talk again about chains, strong and weak rings, strength testing.
If you have still not read the article Padlocks & chains: which is the weak link?, it tells how the Viro Morso product and a copy behaved during a laboratory test simulating an attack with the striking of blows.
The videos we are presenting this week show another type of test, which still includes the Viro Morso (Made in Italy) and a copy (Far Eastern import).
This time, after submitting the chains to a salt spray corrosion test (after which the chain of the imported product was quite oxidized) we tested the resistance of the chains to cutting.

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Made in Italy: the quality of a brand

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“The Made in Italy slogan is an ancient prestige. It is based on the creativity that combines quality and inventiveness.”

The slogan which distinguishes Italian production has always been synonymous with quality and excellence, in Italy and throughout the whole world.

Messages regarding the Italian character of products (due to the intrinsic perceived value which this feature brings with it) are often exploited abroad, in the agroindustrial sector, more than in the world of fashion and in many other areas, but not always in a correct manner.

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