1. Tamper-proof and anti-theft
This is the most fundamental function. The Meter Seal is designed for single-use. Once it is correctly locked, it cannot be opened without damaging it.
Preventing energy/water theft: On gas meter seals, water meter seal, and electricity meters, it can prevent users from illegally reversing the reading or undercounting the usage, thereby preventing energy (gas, water, electricity) theft.
Preventing trade fraud: On the flow meters of oil tankers and freight trucks, it ensures that the carrier or the recipient cannot steal the goods (such as oil) during transportation.
2. Provide traceable evidence
Each legitimate Meter Seal has a unique serial number. This number is recorded during the installation process.
Responsibility determination: If there is a dispute regarding the instrument reading (for example, the user believes that the usage this month is abnormally high), the first step is to check whether the seal is intact. If the meter seal lock is damaged, the responsibility may lie with the user or a third party; if the seal is intact, it can be largely ruled out that it was tampered with by humans, and the problem may lie with the instrument itself.
Audit and verification: It provides clear physical evidence for public utility companies (such as power authorities, water supply companies) and regulatory agencies, facilitating regular inspections and audits.
3. Ensure accurate and fair measurement
By preventing any unauthorized adjustments to the mechanical or electronic components inside the meter, Meter Seal guarantees the accuracy and fairness of the meter readings. This is of utmost importance for trade settlements, ensuring fair transactions for both suppliers and consumers.
4. Safety Assurance
In certain situations involving hazardous substances (such as natural gas and chemicals), unauthorized tampering with the instruments not only leads to financial losses but may also cause severe leaks, fires, or explosions. Meter Seal, as a physical barrier, also plays a crucial role in providing safety warnings and prevention measures.
Meter Seal is a device specifically designed for sealing the metering instruments to prevent unauthorized opening or tampering.
Its core function can be summarized as: “Once sealed, if it is opened, there will definitely be traces.”
You can think of it as an official, one-time meters seal specifically designed for use on instruments with counting functions.