Security Cage For Protecting Vending Machines

The vending machine business is a lucrative, all-cash business that offers great potential for making money. On the other hand, it attracts vandalism and theft on a large scale. Majority of the vending operators face this problem with their vending equipment.

As a result, certain security measures have been devised to help in protection of vending machines from damage, wear and tear or theft. You can also get assistance for reducing liability costs and eliminating expensive machine turnovers. To maintain revenue consistency and security, some measures of loss prevention become essential.

When you start your Antares vending business, you can order custom made security cages that will wrap around the machine. Access will be allowed to only small openings at strategic places such as:

• Coin acceptacle
• Currency changer
• Product dispenser

The security enclosure or cage will protect either side of the vending machine or all six sides including the four sides and bottom of the machine. While deciding the kind of security system to be used, consider the level of vandalism and theft incidents in the area where the machine is located. Making sure that your vending machine is protected and safe is of utmost importance.
Using a security cage will also provide peace of mind for the vending operator. If you choose a good quality security enclosure, it will last for a long time, almost for the whole life of the machine. Commonly, a cage is made of a thick polycarbonate front panel (5 mm – 13 mm) and is fitted with internal anti-tilt brackets for preventing your Antares vending machine from getting tilted or rocked. The components of an anti-tilt bracket include:

• Four foot brackets
• Two wall brackets
• Fixings

You can significantly reduce the vandalism and theft incidents for your vending machines by purchasing and using security enclosures. According to the location, these may be bolted to the floor or attached to the wall or both. You should always check whether the cage is painted with the standard two pack paint for sustaining through different weather conditions and environments. You can also match it with the color of the machine.

Apart from purchasing a vending machine enclosure, you even have the option of getting it made to specification. There is a large variety of vending machine enclosures available in the market.

Choose the right one for your Planet Antares vending machines to ensure machine as well as revenue safety. After all, your vending machines are the lifeline of your vending business and if these are well-secured, your business will also run smoothly.