Security Ratings Explained
Security Ratings
Explained
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Hafren Security Ratings

Security Level 1

Entry Level
Fasteners offer protection from vandalism and opportunistic crime. Drivers can be purchased by the general public.

Security Level 2

Enhanced Security
Fasteners are less Common and less Recognizable. Driver Tooling is non-standard and Harder for the general public to buy.

Security Level 3

Medium Security
Rarer (less well-known) products. Supply of driver tooling is controlled, less readily available to buy, enhancing the security of the assembly.

Security Level 4

High Security
Either 1-way permanent fixing, or rare Hafren patented high security products requiring specialist tooling to remove (only available from Hafren approved distributors).

Security Level 5

Maximum Security
Highest security available. Products are either 1-way permanent fixings, or require bespoke exclusive, custom made driver tools to remove.

The Hidden Value of Public Benches - and the impact of theft

Why are benches a big deal?

Considering that benches are literally everywhere, with over 200,000 in the UK alone, they are quite a talking (or a sitting) point...

There's benches at bus stops, they’re inside shopping centres and airports. They’re dotted all over parks and train stations. There are over 39,000 memorial benches in the UK alone - dedicated to loved ones. Plus, benches have a long list of benefits:

 

  • Inclusivity and Accessibility - Benches are crucial for older adults, people with disabilities and parents with young children.
  • Social Connection - Benches can act like informal meeting spots, encouraging interaction, reducing isolation and creating an a sense of shared space.
  • Health & Well-being - It’s suggested that just half an hour spent outdoors can dramatically reduce stress.

 

Benches have hugely positive impacts on communities - serving as a place of rest, recuperation and informal communication. When a bench is stolen, it has an equally devastating impact:

 

  • Loss of memorials - When memorial benches are stolen, it can be regarded as devastating, thoughtless and cruel by close community and family members.
  • Financial impact - Benches are expensive, and often paid for by communities. Bench theft can damage a budget.
  • Health & Safety concerns - Stolen benches can leave behind sharp metal bolts or broken concrete, posing a risk to pedestrians. Theft can also signal an increase in local crime, making residents feel unsafe.

 

So, where do we come in? From Shear Nut’s to Nogo’s, our wide range of products are suited for any application, including anchoring benches securely. Don't risk it, Secure it!

 

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