OK - here's the situation - I have to keep a machine at a customer's location when not in use, but I don't want the customers' mechanics using the machine when I'm not there; I do have some inkling they've used it previously.

Anyway - the machine doesn't have a key or anything on it - has anyone seen a lock made for the electrical connection plug? Like something that could go around the plug and be locked with a padlock or something?

Or did I just come across something that I need to invent and become a millionaire overnight?

Thanks everyone...

ON EDIT - never mind - I'd forgotten to look at the Grainger website before posting. They have some. Thanks....

 

Look for "lock out /tag out" kits most of the kits have what you are looking for.

 

You realize annual Lockout / tag out training is an OSHA requirement...

 

Not for me ......I work for a city we are exempt we can kill um all. But then again look at the quality of your average city employee (before I get flamed I did say average)and you will know why we are exempt. I think they thought maybe it would improve the gene pool.

 

There is a lock that goes over the male plug end of a cord but I don't know how heavy-duty it is. I've seen it used as a parental control device for tv, computers etc. Google "electric cord locks" and you'll get some hits.

 

I'm not really worried about it being heavy duty - the guys that would end up using it without my permission have access to all kinds of grinders, torches, etc. They could probably remove anything I put on there in a minute or less. I'm more about keeping the honest people honest, y'know?

Thanks....

 

just run the cord and plug into a hoffman type nema 1 box and put a little padlock on it.
Clark

 

Graingers has an assortment of suitable locks.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...=27&submit.y=5

 

I don't know the voltage/Amp draw your machine uses but...

I had a key activated switch for my fuel pump on my old 5.0. Box, couple tamper resistant screws, cherry switch and a key lock with an arm to engage the switch.