Tamper Evidence Full Test Report for Red Flag LXR June 25, 2010
1. ENGINEERING AND TEST DIVISION
CHURCH STREET, BOHEMIA, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK 11716 (631) 589-6300
TEST REPORT NO.: 411485-00-04-R10-1269
DAYTON T. BROWN, INC. JOB NO.: 411485-00-000
CUSTOMER: RED FLAG CARGO SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC
2700 WEST NORTH AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53208
SUBJECT: EVALUATION CONDUCTED ON 25 CONVEYANCE SECURITY DEVICE
(CSD) CABLE SECURITY SEALS, SERIAL NOS. 0001556 THROUGH 0001558,
0001560 THROUGH 0001569, 0001571, 0001575 THROUGH 0001579, 0001590
THROUGH 0001593, 0001595 AND 0001598
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 13
ATTENTION: MR. GREGORY KLEYNERMAN
PREPARED BY
J. BENINCASA
TEST
ENGINEER
G. HYLAND
QUALITY
DEPARTMENT
DATE 25 JUNE 2010
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE SUBJECT TO EXPORT CONTROL LAWS. REFER TO
INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATION (ITAR) OR THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATION (EAR) OF 1979
THE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT WAS OBTAINED BY TESTING IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE TEST SPECIFICATION AS NOTED
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Paragraph Page No.
Abstract 1.0 2
References 2.0 2
Administrative Information 3.0 3
Test Program Outline 4.0 3
Test Results 5.0 4
Page Number
No. of Photos
Component Names and Descriptions Test and Results 4 1
Opening the Seal by Ratcheting Method Test and Results 6 1
Opening the Seal by Picking Method Test and Results 8 1
Opening the Seal by Changing the Cable Test and Results 10 2
Opening Seals by Freezing Method Test and Results 13 1
Test Equipment List and Test Item Photo 15 1
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3. 1.0 ABSTRACT
This test report details the results of freight container mechanical seal evaluation conducted on
Cable Seals, under reference (a) to the requirements of reference (c).
Results of the tests are detailed in the following text.
Exceptions/deviations during tests are as follows: None
Test data pertinent to this program will remain on file at Dayton T. Brown, Inc. for 90 days.
The testing and results contained in this report are in accordance with the testing requirements
called out in reference (c) and are only applicable to the specific units identified in the test report
and do not address any individual manufacturer's compliance or non-compliance with all the
requirements of reference (c), which are the sole responsibility of each manufacturer and not part of
the testing performed and recorded in this test report.
Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is not involved in any production quality inspections. All tests are based on
the samples that are selected by the manufacturer and provided to Dayton T. Brown, Inc. without
any Dayton T. Brown, Inc. involvement in said selection.
Dayton T. Brown, Inc. performs testing to the requirements of reference (c).under laboratory
conditions. These tests do not measure and are not intended to measure all possible applications or
installations of the seal assembly or components. In that event, the report will describe the
particular application tested in detail. Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is not responsible for actual
performance of any seal assembly as installed in any application.
This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Dayton T.
Brown, Inc.
2.0 REFERENCES
(a) Customer Purchase Order No.: 13
(b) Dayton T. Brown, Inc. Job No.: 411485-00-000
(c) Quote Letter: ISL-10-0542
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4. 3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Customer Red Flag Cargo Security Systems LLC
2700 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Sample Type Cable Seals
Sample Name Conveyance Security Device (CSD) (As Provided By Customer)
Serial Nos. 0001556 through 0001558, 0001560 through 0001569, 0001571,
0001575 through 0001579, 0001590 through 0001593, 0001595,
and 0001598
Quantity Received 28
Quantity Tested 25
Date Received 5 April 2010
Dates Tested 15 through 16 April 2010
4.0 TEST PROGRAM OUTLINE
Test Test Item Description Results
Component Names and Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 4.
Descriptions Serial Nos. 0001556 through 0001558,
0001560 and 0001598.
Opening the Seal by Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 6.
Ratcheting Method Serial Nos. 0001561 through 0001565.
Opening the Seal by Picking Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 8.
Method Serial Nos. 0001566 through 0001569 and
0001571.
Opening the Seal by Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 10.
Changing the Cable Serial Nos. 0001575 through 0001579.
Opening Seals by Freezing Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 13.
Method Serial Nos. 0001590 through 0001593 and
0001595.
Test Equipment List and Conveyance Security Device (CSD), See Page 15.
Test Item Photo
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5. 5.0 TEST RESULTS
Component Names and Descriptions Test and Results
TEST REQUIREMENT
The component names and descriptions test shall be conducted in accordance with reference (c).
TEST RESULTS
A pretest visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies.
All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced specification.
Test room ambient conditions: 23.9ºC and 50.8%RH
TEST DATA Date: 15 April 2010
Component Names and Descriptions Test
Confirm that all components are present and Belong to the Seal
Independent Locking
Polypropylene Flower Mech. Filled with
Washer Steel Shaped NLGI Grade 2 Med.
Specimen No. 2pcs. Washer Washer Lubricant
0001556 Yes Yes Yes Yes
0001557 Yes Yes Yes Yes
0001558 Yes Yes Yes Yes
0001560 Yes Yes Yes Yes
0001559 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tech: JB
TEST PROCEDURE
Cut the seal wall from the top about 2mm and open the cap. Following components should be
there:
• Polypropylene washer, two pieces.
• Steel washer.
• Flower shape washer.
• Independent locking mechanism filled with NLGI Grade 2 Medium Lubricant.
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6. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 15 APRIL 2010
COMPONENT NAMES AND DESCRIPTIONS TEST SET UP
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7. Test for Opening the Seal by Ratcheting Method Test and Results
TEST REQUIREMENT
The opening the seal by ratcheting method test shall be conducted in accordance with reference (c).
TEST RESULTS
A pretest visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies.
All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced specification.
Test room ambient conditions: 23.9ºC and 47.7%RH
* A post-test visual inspection of the test items revealed marks on the cable from the gripping pliers.
TEST DATA Date: 15 April 2010
Opening the Seal by Ratcheting Method Test
Applied Cable
Force Movement
Specimen No. (lbf) (cm) Remarks
0001561 20 None *
0001562 20 None *
0001563 20 None *
0001564 20 None *
0001565 20 None *
Tech: SD
TEST PROCEDURE
Lock the seal by inserting the Cable to the Cap to the desired loop. Mark horizontally around the
Cable where it enters the Cap. Using a Vise Grips, clamp the Cable and pull up away from the Cap
with a force equal to 20 lbf while rotating the Cable and Vise Grips. Rotate for five full minutes.
Measure the line elevation above the cap. Record movement of line and equate to time. Movement
should be zero because the internal mechanism will rotate and not release the Cable.
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8. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 15 APRIL 2010
PHOTO OF THE OPENING THE SEAL BY RATCHETING METHOD TEST SET UP
411485-00-04-R10-1269 FILE NO. 10-15178
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9. Opening the Seal by Picking Method Test and Results
TEST REQUIREMENT
The opening the seal by picking method test shall be conducted in accordance with reference (c).
TEST RESULTS
A pretest visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies.
All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced specification.
Test room ambient conditions: 23.9ºC and 48.6%RH
* A post-test visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies due to testing. The pin was
only able to be inserted a small amount.
TEST DATA Date: 15 April 2010
Opening the Seal by Picking Method Test
Pin Cable
Manipulation Movement
Specimen No. Time (min.) (cm) Remarks
0001566 5 None *
0001567 5 None *
0001568 5 None *
0001569 5 None *
0001571 5 None *
Tech: SD
Take a common paper clip or safety pin, file or flatten the tip to .014 and attempt to insert into a Seal
that has the Cable inserted into its mechanism. Manipulate the pin for 5 min. and measure the cable
movement.
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10. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 15 APRIL 2010
PHOTO OF THE OPENING THE SEAL BY PICKING METHOD TEST SET UP
411485-00-04-R10-1269 FILE NO. 10-15179
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11. Opening the Seal by Changing the Cable Test and Results
TEST REQUIREMENT
The opening the seal by changing the cable test shall be conducted in accordance with reference (c).
TEST RESULTS
A pretest visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies.
All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced specification.
Test room ambient conditions: 23.9ºC and 51.9%RH
* A post-test visual inspection of the test items revealed marks on the seal body from clamping in the
vise and damage to the cable from drilling and hammering with a punch.
**The cable could not be removed using the prescribed methods.
TEST DATA Date: 15 April 2010
Opening the Seal by Changing the Cable Test
Cable Removal Method Cable
Specimen No. Drilling Hammering Dia. (mm) Remarks
0001575 ** ** 5.20 *
0001576 ** ** 5.19 *
0001577 ** ** 5.21 *
0001578 ** ** 5.18 *
0001579 ** ** 5.21 *
Tech: SD
Take a Seal and measure the diameter of the cable, it should be 5.2 mm. Cut the Cable at the Lug
using a cable cutter. Remove the remaining end of the Cable that is compressed into the Lug using
small drills to remove left over Cable. Try to insert a new Cable in the Lug. Did the replacement
cable go into the lug?
Attempt to pound a 5.2mm Cable flat on one end to match the new hole. Can the Lug be re-
compressed to hold a new Cable tight? Can you re-compressed without damaging the Logo on either
side of the Lug?
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12. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 15 APRIL 2010
PHOTO OF THE OPENING THE SEAL BY CHANGING THE CABLE TEST SET UP
411485-00-04-R10-1269 FILE NO. 10-15181
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13. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 15 APRIL 2010
PHOTO OF THE OPENING THE SEAL BY CHANGING THE CABLE TEST SET UP
411485-00-04-R10-1269 FILE NO. 10-15180
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14. Opening the Seal by Freezing Method Test and Results
TEST REQUIREMENT
The opening the seal by freezing method test shall be conducted in accordance with reference (c).
TEST RESULTS
A pretest visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies.
All testing was performed in accordance with the referenced specification.
* A post-test visual inspection of the test items revealed no anomalies due to testing.
TEST DATA Date: 16 April 2010
Opening the Seal by Freezing Method
Freezing Movement
Specimen No. Time (min.) (cm) Remarks
0001590 5 None *
0001591 5 None *
0001592 5 None *
0001593 5 None *
0001595 5 None *
Tech: JB
Lock the seal by inserting the Cable to the Cap to the desired loop. Take a syringe with a pre-
measured amount of water and push it into a Seal with the Cable inserted. Seal the cable exit with
duct seal (water tight). Attempt to inject the water into the Seal mechanism. Fill until water flows out
the top of the lock. Using liquid CO2, freeze the seal body for 3 to 5 min. until frozen. Attempt to
remove the cable by pulling and rotating. Measure the cable movement.
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15. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 16 APRIL 2010
PHOTO OF THE OPENING THE SEAL BY FREEZING METHOD TEST SET UP
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16. Test equipment utilized for the program reported herein was within its assigned interval of calibration.
Details are on file at Dayton T. Brown, Inc. and will be made available upon request.
TEST: EVALUATION CONDUCTED ON TWENTY FIVE CONVEYANCE SECURITY DEVICE
Last Cal Cal Due
Item Manufacturer Model DTB No. Accuracy Date Date
CONDITIONING DAYTON T. BROWN N/A 04S-001 N/A N.C.R.
ROOM -
LOGGER, RH HART SCIENTIFIC 1620A 12-39 59 TO 95°F ± 11/23/2009 11/21/2010
AND 0.75°F; 10 TO
TEMPERATURE 70% RH ± 2%
RH
TIMER, DIGITAL FISHER SCIENTIFIC 14-649-17 47-55 ± 0.01% 01/22/2010 01/16/2011
GAUGE, CHATILLON DFS-050 61-8 VENDOR 06/26/2009 06/20/2010
DIGITAL FORCE
50 LBS. FULL
SCALE
CALIPER, MITUTOYO CD-4" CS 68-273 ± .0005" 06/02/2010 05/29/2011
DIGIMATIC 4"
PROTRACTOR, PRO PRODUCTS PRO 3600 68-279 ± 0.2° OF 04/13/2010 04/10/2011
DIGITAL RANGE
TAPE LUFKIN HV1035CME 68-349 MFR 10/05/2009 N.P.C.R.
MEASURE, 16' X
3/4"
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17. JOB NO. 411485-00-000 11 MAY 2010
CSD CABLE SEAL
411485-00-04-R10-1269 FILE NO. 10-15182
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