Why They Work- Checkpoint Tags

An integral part of the process to stop shoplifting is to use Checkpoint systems that include Checkpoint tags. Without these anti shoplifting tools, there have been very few successful resources for retail theft prevention. A large part of the success of the tags comes from how they are made.

The first step to make a Checkpoint tag is to form the hard tag portion through injection mold or vacuum formed. The pins are made from nickel-plated steel.

The second step is to make the resonator. A resonator is a series of tiny metal loops or coils made out of appropriate magnetic metal that will resonate in response to an interrogation signal (formed at the exit door towers).

The resonator is what will trigger an alarm if a tag is left on, or label left activated- a key step in retail theft prevention.

Once the resonator is placed inside the tags, it is time for the locking mechanism to be added. This is the component that will hold the pin in place, preventing shoplifters to easily separate the two sides.

Now that the internal components are complete, the upper and lower sides of the plastic tag are heat fused or ultrasound sealed together completing the tag assembly. Without a tight seal between these two sides, a shoplifter could easily pry them apart, gaining access to the locking mechanism, defeating the tag.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547