Stopping Copper Theft
Mar 20, 2024
Jimmy is one of our expert headermen. He is tasked with working on our biggest cold heading machines that make our large diameter bolts. Here he is inspecting some ½-13 x 2 Raptor™ head Key-Rex® security bolts. These are destined for California, to protect copper wire. This is a repeat order from the customer, with some added features. New are the customer name, Raptor™ head, and key code designation.
Heading this type of security bolt is more of an art than a science. Jimmy has to adjust 7 sequential tools perfectly, which can vary in temperature of the wire, its hardness, and the coating oil. Any miscalculation requires an adjustment using wrenches 3 feet long. Yet this part ran quickly and easily, a credit to his expertise.
Key-Rex security bolts are an effective copper theft deterrent.
