When using a single-zone metal detector for security purposes, it’s important to remember that small signals can add up to cause a false alarm. Security metal detectors can have the ability to read the smallest of metal signals coming from a variety of items such as: keys, belt buckles, coins, cell phones, metallic fabric used […]
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Hand held metal detectors were basically made to be less intuitive, more cost effective, and more convenient way of checking individuals at clubs, courtrooms, sporting events, schools, airports and other facilities. It is vital that a good level of precautionary measure should be taken considering that most places are security sensitive these days. Apart from […]
Discrimination is the term used to describe how a security metal detector will differentiate from a small, harmless metal object to a weapon or something the size of a firearm. The ability for a metal detector to discriminate between two such things is important for several reasons. It will cut down on time needed to […]
While all metal detectors will have false alarms at one time or another, there are ways to prevent it from happening often. Many times interference of the unit can come from a variety of sources, such as voltage spikes from AC power sources or even some types of electromagnetic waves which are airborne. Although these […]
Teaching a security guard to operate a standard weapons detector is relatively easy. The units are not complicated to use, so teaching security guards the basics takes a very short amount of time. Once the metal detector has been set, it is important to teach all users about the operating parameters. There can be areas […]
Many businesses could use the help of metal detectors to screen for weapons entering the building or to screen for merchandise illegally leaving the building. While many companies suggest any metal detector will suffice for either reason, this is not really the case. Depending on what purpose your business is most likely to need the […]
The safety of students is of paramount importance and that is why we always end up debating the need of metal detectors in schools, but the recent violent attacks in schools have strengthen the case of having metal detectors in schools. Around ninety percent of parents feel that the kids would be more secured and […]
Whether you’re a small company or a large corporation, there are numerous reasons to invest in a metal detector. Metal detectors come in a variety of sizes for different purposes, and finding the perfect one for your business is as easy as determining what features your company needs. Simple standing metal detectors can ensure everyone […]
Due to increased violence all over the world, security measures in many of the public places have been improved and become more serious. It is now very common that in very crowded places such as the airports, the cinemas and shopping malls, we frequently see walk through metal detectors. They help maintain security in much […]
We live in an unfortunate world now where our children are not safe going to public or private schools. There used to be a time where school houses were a safe place for our children to learn. However, the world has changed drastically wherein now with the amounts of mass shootings at schools by either […]