We provide an answer to the primary inquiry, looking ahead: it is impracticable to produce and set up a replica of the contemporary plant-made security sticker seals on a meter. Initially, every seal possesses a distinctive safeguard against falsification. Furthermore, if fraudulent activity is proven, the sneaky plumber will be penalized.
Let’s learn why you shouldn’t do illegal things and trust companies that promise to make a replica seal for your water, gas, or electric meter.
A distinctive layout
Each metering device has its type of security seal chosen by the service provider. Obviously, inspectors and supervisors are diligent in maintaining that the device displays the correct figures and that any steps taken to compromise the equipment are immediately apparent.
For instance, the CLIXAR anti-magnetic security sticker seal was developed to safeguard against theft. There’s no reason to doubt that this seal is good and trustworthy. The anti-magnetic security sticker label possesses a multifaceted protection against fraudulent activities, as it is a capsule containing a distinct anti-magnetic fluid. It responds to both temperature and magnetic field influence. The security seal has a custom marking on it. When there was an effort to remove the indicative device from a sealed asset, a hidden lettering could be seen. Would it be possible to replicate such a layout in a non-plant setting and fabricate a fake copy of an anti-magnetic seal?
It is beyond impossible to achieve.
The Twist lock seal also has a special way of protecting itself. The product is constructed from durable polycarbonate, features a reliable locking mechanism, and is marked with special equipment. Therefore, you cannot make a copy of it. The initial examination will reveal a counterfeit, which will be promptly punished with a penalty.
A distinctive number
Regardless of whether the seal will be utilized on water, gas, or electricity meters, each seal possesses a distinct numerical code that remains consistent across several components of the seal. This is a binding feature that makes sure the item is safe and prevents it from being copied. The laser marks the data through the thickness of the surface to prevent it from being wiped away.
Currently, CLIXAR offers an expert opinion service that can be requested to examine the objectivity of the inspection staff or to verify whether the security seals have been affected. Being a manufacturer, we’re capable of honestly confirming whether a seal has been tampered with or altered. The examination is conducted in the special CLIXAR lab, which utilizes the most innovative techniques.
Punitive responsibility
Is generating a duplicate seal an option?
It is not feasible to achieve that. Modern security seals are constructed with the primary objective of preventing the utilization of forged seals and, consequently, preventing thievery. By purchasing counterfeit goods and taking risks, individuals sincerely believe that they have successfully circumvented the law.
However, as experience has demonstrated, the substitution is verified rapidly. Attempts at burglary and theft will be detected within a matter of minutes. For such incidents, administrative and criminal responsibility is imposed.
In Ukraine, for illustration, if you try to change the meter values, you can be fined up to UAH 150,000 (around CAD 5,000). It is your decision whether counterfeiting is worth the money.