Internal and External Shielding

Protect your van and deter thieves

Other than locks, another way to prevent attacks is by using internal and external shielding.

Internal shields fit internally to protect vulnerable points in the van where thieves could drill or punch a hole in the van to allow access to either the door locking cable or door locking mechanism within the vehicles skin. By gaining access, they can then pull the cable or actuate the mechanism to unlock the doors.

External shields have the same benefits of internal shields, but they also act as a visual deterrent to stop the attack happening in the first place. They can also be used as a cost-effective repair method for vans that have already suffered an attack. Shields are a very popular and effective additional security product, and we offer a wide range of internal, external and handle shields, in both stainless steel and black powder coat.

Loom Guards

A low cost but highly effective security upgrade

We offer a Loom Guard to protect the wiring looms, which is a low cost but highly effective security upgrade.

The Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit Connect are vulnerable to attacks in which thieves cut the wiring loom to gain access to the vehicle. Cutting the wiring loom can potentially unlock the van, and although a recent security upgrade to these models has stopped the doors from unlocking, the cost and inconvenience of replacing a wiring loom can be high.

Slamhandle

Providing both locking and shielding to the often-weak factory fitted door handle

The UltiLock Slamhandle provides increased security to the often-weak factory fitted door handles that can easily be broken into and bypassed by thieves. Our UltiLock Slamhandle is a direct stainless-steel replacement for the plastic OEM handles and include a Slamlock mechanism. Many of the UltiLock Slamhandles have additional internal shielding to further strengthen the surrounding area from attacks.

If you’re interested in having Van Guard’s shielding fitted to your van, fill out our enquiry form and a local fitter will be in touch: