
Imbema – New Trailer Lock Opens with a Smartphone App
Opening a trailer lock without a key? That becomes possible with the trailer door lock Imbema introduced at the latest edition of the IAA tradeshow in Hannover: the SBS Fox. This revolutionary lock does away with the disadvantages of traditional mechanical locks. The SBS Fox works without a key or batteries using an app on a smartphone. A solution in between SBS is an Imbema brand representing a wide range of products, from the mechanical Turtle to the smart electronic Inlock. The new Hornet security lock launched last month meets the highest Tapa TRS1 requirements. But many cargo carriers are looking for a solution in between. That is where the Fox is positioned. Open with an app on your phone “The SBS Fox is a compact surface-mounted lock that you open with an app on your phone,” explains Gertjan van der Veer, product development manager at Imbema. “The unlocking is done via NFC – Near Field Communication. That’s the same technology a smartphone uses when making contactless payments in a shop.” No battery and no keys to lose Van