Plastic security seals are designed for a number of applications, including mailbags, lock ring drums, fire doors, and various containers. Essentially, loop seals are plastic bands with a loop at one end; once your desired material is secured, you insert the end of the seal through the loop. Most don't require any tools, and some plastic security seals are pre-scored so they can be removed easily after use.

Plastic Security Seals Make Certain Things Stay Put

While not designed to deter criminals, disposable plastic security seals are nonetheless very practical. They will keep cabinet doors from accidentally opening or can be used to bundle together all the cables and wires that come out of your computer. You'll see them everywhere: strapped on to bicycles, affixing registration cards to fire extinguishers, or in a number of industrial situations.

Their popularity stems from their ease of use: just thread one end through the loop and tighten. The teeth of the band won't let the band exit the loop, thereby locking it in. The remaining tail can be torn off (if it is pre-scored) or cut back to the base of the loop. Neat and clean--and everything securely fastened.

Plastic seals can be customized, too. A company name or logo can be added, and some seals can have a bar code attached for quick access of information. For example, if a seal is used to secure a cabinet, the bar code would contain data about the contents, who packed it, and when it was last accessed.