Most display security failures are not the hardware. They are the mounting. A recoiler on a wood gondola or a sensor on a plastic package is only as strong as what holds it there. This guide explains how to mount Se-Kure recoilers and sensors so they stay put through thousands of pulls.
Start with the right anchor point
Before you mount anything, check what the fixture is made of and how thick it is. Solid wood, plywood and metal hold screws and bolts well. Particle board and thin laminate hold far less, especially near the edge of a shelf. Wherever you can, fasten into a structural member of the fixture rather than a thin panel.
Mounting recoilers on wood gondola shelving
Wood gondola shelving can hold a recoiler securely when the recoiler is fastened mechanically.
1. Choose a spot away from the shelf edge, ideally over a support or rail.
2. Through bolt the recoiler where you can reach the underside, or use wood screws long enough to engage the full thickness of the shelf.
3. Use tamper resistant fasteners on the sales floor.
4. Pull the cable to full length 20 to 30 times and check that nothing has loosened.
5. Recheck fasteners during regular fixture maintenance.
Mounting on glass and metal
On glass shelves and cases, use the clamp or bracket the fixture maker supplies rather than drilling. On metal fixtures, bolt through existing holes or use the mounting plate supplied with the product. Se-Kure Vantage II stands, for example, mount with a metal base plate and pem studs.
Attaching sensors to plastic merchandise
Many plastics have low surface energy, which means ordinary adhesive struggles to grip. Sensors that hold on cardboard can peel off a plastic clamshell or device housing after a few days.
1. Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry.
2. Use a sensor and adhesive suited to the plastic. Bendable Label Sensors follow curved surfaces, and Lasso Sensors avoid adhesive entirely.
3. Press firmly for 30 seconds over the whole adhesive area.
4. Let the adhesive cure before putting the item on display.
5. Where possible, use a mechanical attachment such as a lasso or tie wrap as well as adhesive.
Stopping customers from pulling cables loose
Cables that are yanked every day fail at the weakest link. Use steel aircraft cable, mount the anchor point mechanically, and keep the attachment point close to the product so the cable cannot act as a lever. For the toughest locations, choose a heavy-duty recoiler such as the SK-4544 with .125 inch aircraft cable.
Test before you roll out
Install the setup on one fixture, pull every cable to full length many times, and leave it in place for a week. Then check adhesion, fasteners and retraction before you roll it out to every store.
Frequently asked questions
Will recoilers hold on wood gondola shelving?
Yes, when they are fastened mechanically. Screw or bolt through the shelf, or into a structural member, rather than relying on adhesive. Avoid mounting at the edge of particle board shelves.
What adhesive holds security sensors on plastic merchandise?
Clean the surface, use a sensor and adhesive suited to the plastic, press firmly and let it cure before display. For difficult plastics, add a lasso or tie wrap so the sensor does not rely on adhesive alone. Our team can recommend the right sensor for your packaging.
What display security hardware survives customers yanking the cable every day?
Steel aircraft cable, a heavy-duty recoiler and a mechanically fastened anchor. The Se-Kure SK-4544 Heavy-Duty Mechanical Recoiler is built for this with .125 inch cable and a 2 pound spring.
