Networked Lockers

Whatever your needs, it is possible to find a lock that supports your strategy and resources. Critically, you should know that there is no right lock to choose so let's discuss a few key factors which will influence your decision.

Physical space constraints: if you have tight constraints on space, an ideal option is the ‘shared’ locking strategy. However, this is only ideal if you have employees who are not always in the office or do not have a permanent high demand for lockers. 

Budget: Mechanical locks are the least demanding monetarily however, you may feel that the time and bother caused over lost keys and the lower quality employee experience is more of a cost than the initial investment.

Level of demand: It is always beneficial to assess the demand for lockers. It may be that certain teams need them more than others or that smaller lockers are more popular. You may find that, whilst essential, less lockers will be used at one time that you previously thoughts, and this was give you the opportunity to go for more quality RFID locks, but less lockers. See our 7 points of consideration before choosing your locker strategy.

The level of management is ideal in every situation, below are a few specific examples:

High Security – sensitive content can be stored in the lockers with highest security as any technological malfunctions or forced locks are reported on the central system. This can be seen by the administrator, along with times and details of when the event happened.

Cleaning – in post-covid times, hygiene level could be more stringent. The high level of control an administrator has means that all lockers can be opened simultaneously with a click of a mouse, allowing cleaners access.

Education – the open-all function is also ideal in a school setting, where all lockers could be opened at the end of semester to be emptied before the students leave.