Strattec Security Introduces Latest Anti-Theft Solution for Heavy Equipment

Dec. 4, 2013- STRATTEC Security Corp.'s i-Guard, its latest anti-theft solution is designed for the construction, fleet, and rental equipment industries. i-Guard is a radio-frequency identification (RFID) electronic immobilizer system that can literally safeguard costly machinery of any size from unauthorized use.
     
With i-Guard, a unique electronic code is programmed into the engine module and into a chip in the key or a Fob. The code is transmitted between the two components by a small antenna via difficult-to-mimic radio frequencies. When a key is inserted into the ignition or a Fob used with a push-start button, the vehicle requests authorization. If the engine and key or Fob codes don't match, the vehicle will not start. And, unlike easily hacked GPS technology, the i-Guard system relies on radio frequencies, which the majority of criminals do not have the skills to disable.
      
"Deploying robust security is becoming increasingly critical as equipment theft rates rise year after year," said Fred Kosloske, aftermarket sales manager, Strattec. The i-Guard system not only can help keep costly equipment from being stolen, it can help lower insurance costs, while reducing workforce downtime and project delays."

Equipment theft has escalated over the past decade across North America, with estimated losses ranging from $300 million to $1 billion annually. Of the 1,000 pieces of equipment reported stolen each month to the National Crime Information Center, only 21% is ever recovered.