These products simply
do not supply the level of protection necessary during a
major natural disaster. They are quick to install, but do not hold up
under the stresses of even a moderate earthquake, tornado or huricane.
They should not be used for securing major items of furniture (bookcases,
armoires, etc). While they may offer some protection to smaller items
during a relatively minor earthquakes, they simply do not have the strength
to survive a substantial disaster.
Evaluations of installed
velcro and plastic systems after the Northridge earthquake revealed
the inherent inadequacies in the systems. The use of steel braces and
"L brackets" have also proved to be inadequate. Since the steel braces
and "L" brackets cause the item to be mounted rigid to the wall, there
is no tolerance for movement thus causing stress that allows the item
to be torn lose from the wall. Steel braces can only be mounted to the
item with screws. Screws are easily torn from the items frame and are
commonly torn away from the wall also.
Experts
estimate that up to 75% of injuries during the Northridge earthquake
were caused by falling objects or furniture. Secure
Quick Fasteners can dramatically reduce the dangers of a large
scale seismic disruptance.
To solve the inadequacies
in products currently available we have engineered the
Secure Quick Seismic Fastening System
for furniture and equipment. The Secure Quick Fastener
works by fastening an item to a wall by placing our special braces on
to the stud located inside the wall and then lacing a steel cable through
the interior frame of the items structure. This method allows for maximum
strength and is easily disengaged for relocation and service of the
furniture or equipment. Our steel cable harnesses are strong. Period.
Our steel cables and patented fasteners
are rated at up to 1,000 pounds test. Fasteners are sized according
to the size of the item to be secured. If your walls still stand, things
attached to them by our harness assemblies will also still stand. More
importantly, they will be far less likely to become deadly projectiles
in an earthquake. You will be safer, and your losses may be substantially
reduced.