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Four Practical Applications of EAS Security Labels Bulky EAS tags are a great way to prevent theft, but in some cases, smaller, more non-intrusive alternatives like security labels and hang tags work so much better. Let’s take a look at some of the most common examples below: Tiny items Small merchandise like eyewear, accessories or even pens obviously cannot accommodate a huge RFID tag. In fact, using huge tags for products like these could actually be counter-productive because they would give anyone trying the merchandise out a hard time – which could ultimately lead to you losing the sale. A small security label or lightweight hang tag is your best bet in this case. Lightweight packaging While it’s possible to attach huge and heavy EAS tags onto products with lightweight packaging, like chips and other snack items, it would not be practical. Not only will the tags serve as weights that could deform the packaging, they would also take up a whole lot of extra shelf space that could otherwise be used to display more items. Books Whether you’re running a bookstore or a library, you also can’t go wrong with security labels. In either case, you’ll need to stack books on top of each other or display them upright on shelves – which would be very difficult to do if each book had a bulky tag attached to it. Keep in mind, however, that if you are running a library, then you’d need an EAS label that you can […]

Five Types of Retail Security Systems You Should Consider for Your Store  Losses due to theft can seriously hurt your bottom line if left unchecked. This is why it is crucial that you invest in some form of security system for your store. But since no security measure has a 100% success rate, mixing and matching different options is your best bet. Read on to see what options are available to you: Mechanical Mechanical security systems include things like display cabling, recoilers and any other type of device that prevents people from taking merchandise too far away from your shelves or display cases. They generally cost less than other more sophisticated alternatives but they do get the job done just the same. Tool-based Want to make your store even more theft-proof?  Use locked display cases and cash registers to secure your products and money, and install concave mirrors to eliminate any blind spots. The harder you make it for shoplifters to steal your products, the more unlikely it is that they would try. Electronic Of course, electronic systems like CCTVs and EAS tools would further beef up your store’s defenses against theft. The former allows you to monitor everything that happens inside your store and then keep a video record of it for future reference in case any untoward incidents happen. The latter, on the other hand, while also another form of surveillance technology, needs close to zero monitoring because it uses some sort of signal to keep track of […]

Five Things to Consider in Choosing an EAS Security Sensor No EAS system would ever be complete without a good EAS security sensor. But before you pull out your wallet, here are some things to take into account first: Compatibility Let’s start with the most important thing: you need a sensor that works with the type of EAS system that you want to you put up. If you’re planning on using electro-magnetic tags, for instance, then you’ll need electro-magnetic sensors. If you want RF tags, then get RF sensors as well. Keep in mind that different tags get detected in different ways. Think of it as each tag type having its own unique language that only its corresponding sensor would understand. Looks Your store should be a reflection of your brand, so all the elements you put in it must work toward that goal. Fortunately, EAS security sensors come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so there’s a huge possibility that you’ll find something that fits in perfectly with your store’s overall look and feel.   Durability and reliability   You’re putting up an entire EAS system to strengthen your store’s security. The last thing you want is to have one component constantly breaking down and putting your entire inventory in jeopardy. So, don’t skimp on these things. After all, a good EAS system is definitely a worthwhile investment because every product you protect from thieves becomes a sale sooner or later.   Features   If you want to […]