ULAC Security
Neo Lock Standard
ULAC’s ATS (Anti-Theft Security) assessment method was developed around international industry standards and real-world situations to guarantee the quality of its wide selection of security products. An ATS rating of 1 representing minimum resistance to attack by lock-picking or circumvention and 7 representing the highest standard of protection available from ULAC. The ATS rating advises the customer to select a lock depending on intended usage, parking environment, time away from their bicycle and its value.
ULAC manufactures different types of locks including cable, karabiner, joint, folding, chain locks, U-locks and alarm locks, each with its own characteristics and inherent security level. The steel fibrous core of our 6mm braided cables frustrates would-be thieves, while shackle locks offer a higher degree of inherent cutting resistance.
Testing Methodology
As a guide to purchase decision-making, the goal of ULAC’s testing methodology is to assess each lock’s resistance to attack as objectively as possible. The seven ATS levels are defined by factors such as resistance to tools commonly used in lock-picking and destruction, as well as time required to pick, disassemble or destroy the lock, cable, chain, and other components.
Standardized Bicycle LOCK Test
Test Description | Equipment | Result |
Repetitive Unlock + Lock cylinder test | Actual hand operation | Minimal 3000 times |
Tensile index | Industry standard tensile testing machine | Varies by locks |
Cylinder Impact | 20 lbs. hammer | Continuous attack for 3 minutes |
Cutting Resistant | Stanley handsaw | Continuous sawing for 2 minutes |
Cylinder Anti-Drilling | Electric drill | Anti-drilling |
Key thrust | Thrust meter | N / A |
Key cap torque | torque force meter | KGF/cm |
Neo Alarm Lock Test
Test Description | Equipment | Result |
Water-resistant | Water-resistant test box | Minimal 8 hours |
Vibration | Vibration test platform | Minimal 5 hours |
Standardized Bicycle LIGHT Test
Test Description | Equipment | Result |
Lumen | Lumen meter | Accurate LM index |
LUX | LUX meter | Accurate LX reading |
Candela | Candela test lab | Accurate candela reading |
Power switch | Switching test machine | 8000 times on / off |
Water-resistant | Water-resistant test box | Minimal 8 hours |
Vibration | Vibration test platform | Minimal 5 hours |
BRAIDED REINFORCED STEEL FIBER CORE CABLES
- Hardened 6mm cable around a steel core
- Available in 4-digit combination locks or ULAC dimple key
- Versatile mounting
DUAL LOCKING CYLINDER SHACKLE / U LOCKS
- Allux aluminum alloy
- Heat-treated hardened steel
- Dual locking mechanism
- Abloy and dimple key locks available
NEO ALARMS
- Cutting sensor
- Shock sensor
- 110 dB alarm buzzer