For three decades, Kensington®, a worldwide leader of desktop
computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office
professionals and The Professionals’ Choice, has maintained its
role as the industry trailblazer in the development of innovative
physical security solutions for laptops, peripherals and mobile
devices. The inventor of the laptop lock slot, Kensington has
maintained market leadership by solving the security challenges
posed by the rapid evolution in mobile devices with innovative
solutions that have set the standard for robust, reliable device
security.
Delivering Protection and Peace-of-Mind for Three
Decades
Since inventing the Kensington Security Slot and launching the
original MicroSaver® Lock in 1992, more than 30 million Kensington
locks have been sold around the world. The company’s portfolio of
industry-leading locking solutions has evolved along with
technology devices over the three decades to provide robust,
industry-standard anti-theft protection that is compatible with 99
percent of laptops, projectors, printers and monitors with security
lock slots.
Addressing the challenge of securing a new generation of compact
devices from technology leaders including HP, Lenovo, ASUS and
others, Kensington created the Nano Security Slot, which is seventy
percent smaller than the traditional slot, to secure ultra-thin and
lightweight devices and desktop peripherals. Quickly becoming the
new physical security standard for these next-generation devices,
Kensington’s Slim NanoSaver® 2.0 Keyed Locks, winner of the
prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022, feature an
innovative cable head design that enables ultra-thin and 2-in-1
laptops to lie flat and stable on the surface to provide robust
theft-protection without raising the device off of the surface or
blocking ports.
The Strongest, Most Reliable Locks on the Market
While the sight of a lock can provide an effective visual
deterrent, enterprise-level security requires a solution that is
designed and tested end-to-end from the cable through to the lock
head to eliminate vulnerabilities and earn the reputation of being
the industry’s strongest and most reliable locks. Verified to
exceed industry standards, all Kensington keyed and combination
locks, which are covered by an industry-leading five-year warranty,
are subjected to rigorous testing in a controlled environment by a
third-party organization with multiple samples of each lock being
stressed until failure to identify failure points.
Kensington cables are constructed of twisted carbon steel and
coated to protect working surfaces from scratches. To ensure that
the cable cannot be cut or pulled apart easily, third-party tensile
testing applies a pulling pressure to measure the strength of the
cable, and the cable is subjected to a minimum shear cut testing of
1,000 pounds of force.
Kensington Lock Cable
Type
Use
Diameter (mm)
Strands (# of strands X
# of wires)
Minimum Tensile Strength
(Pounds)
Standard
Most commonly used cable lock for
laptops and tablet
4.4
5.0
7x7
7x19
1000
Desktop Peripheral Kit
Locking multiple peripherals
(Monitor, Desktop Computer, Wired Keyboard, Wired Mouse)
6.5
7x7
1000
Ultra
Superior strength, thicker carbon
steel cable
8-10
6x7
3x7
1,500
Coiled
Travel/portable locks
3.5
7x7
250
Equally important to the strength of the cable is the ability of
the lock head to stay engaged in a device’s security slot when
pulled. Kensington locks are designed and tested to withstand a
minimum straight pull force of 200 pounds and 400 pounds side pull.
Testing involves pulls from the right and left sides, and up and
down, until the lock is damaged. Kensington even conducts testing
to ensure the cosmetic integrity of its locks over time. Kensington
locks are designed and tested to withstand extreme temperatures
ranging from -22 to 149 degrees Fahrenheit, cable and lock tip
rotations up to 8,000 cycles, repeated drops from five feet,
repeated impacts from over three feet, vibration testing, and
various additional tests on keyed and combination lock heads.
Relationships with Technology Leaders Ensure Optimal Fit and
Function
Kensington has worked closely with device manufacturers for
three decades to design robust, reliable lock solutions for the
ever-evolving array of laptops, peripherals and mobile devices for
businesses and consumers. By working closely with these technology
leaders, Kensington is able to design locking solutions that set
the industry bar for device theft-protection while maintaining the
full functionality and usability of the devices in the office and
on the road.
All Locks Are Not Created Equal: Kensington’s Commitment to
Innovation
Since inventing the laptop security slot, Kensington’s
commitment to innovation has enabled the company to deliver to end
users locking solutions that provide the highest levels of security
while maintaining the full usability and function of their mobile
devices and peripherals.
Unique to Kensington’s keyed locks, the company’s patented
Hidden Pin™ technology is an anti-pick feature that ensures the
lock cannot be tampered with. Kensington NanoSaver laptop locks use
a unique Cleat™ Locking Technology that works similar to cycling
cleats to securely grip the interior walls of a device’s Nano Slot,
creating a strong connection between the device frame and lock to
resist and deter theft. The slim nano lock head on Kensington
NanoSaver locks swivel to enable ultra-thin devices to lie flat on
a surface for ease-of-use without blocking ports.
To learn more about Kensington’s comprehensive portfolio of
products and solutions for consumers and businesses, visit
www.kensington.com.
Resources
- Landing Page: Security Solutions
- Animation: History of Kensington Locks
Follow Kensington on:
- Instagram: Instagram.com/Kensington_tech
- Facebook: facebook.com/KensingtonTech
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Kensington
- Twitter: @Kensington
- Contact us: globalmarketing@kensington.com
About Kensington
Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device
accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business, and home office
professionals around the world for more than 40 years. Kensington
strives to anticipate the needs and challenges of the ever-evolving
workplace and craft professional-tier award-winning solutions for
organizations committed to providing peak professionals the tools
they need to thrive. The company prides itself as The
Professionals’ Choice, and on its core values surrounding design,
quality, and support.
In office and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive
portfolio of award-winning products provides trusted security,
desktop productivity innovations, professional video conferencing,
and ergonomic well-being.
Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is the
inventor and a worldwide leader in laptop security locks.
Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands
Built by Great People, which designs, manufactures and markets
consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, play
and thrive. In addition to Kensington®, ACCO Brands’ widely
recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Leitz®, Mead®,
PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra and many others. More information
about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) can be found at
www.accobrands.com.
Kensington, MicroSaver and NanoSaver are registered trademarks
of ACCO Brands. Cleat, Hidden Pin and Kensington The Professionals
Choice are all trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other registered and
unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
© 2022 Kensington Computer Products Group, a division of ACCO
Brands. All rights reserved.
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