Vandal Proof Security Cameras
Vandal proof security cameras are ruggedly built to withstand direct and glancing blows to their solid metal housings and tough poly-carbonate lens covers. Vandal proof cameras are mostly used in systems that monitor areas prone to vandalism and burglary. These cameras also make it difficult for unwanted adjustments to be made to the camera's field of view by requiring a special tool to access the inside of the vandal proof camera housing. If you aren't sure which vandal resistant camera is right for you, please do not hesitate to call 800-997-8460 and one of our security experts will be happy to help.
What are vandal proof cameras
Vandal proof security cameras are cameras that are built with rugged materials so they can withstand glancing and/or direct impacts from objects of different weights and varying forces. That makes these cameras a perfect choice to install in areas that are known for vandalism or property damage. Vandal resistant cameras prevent people from tampering with the camera and can take a beating without breaking so you record the vandals and criminals on video.
Vandalproof CCTV cameras typically come with the following:
- Solid metal camera mounting brackets
- Reinforced metal (or hardened plastic) camera housings
- Impact resistant polycarbonate lens covers
Vandal Proof (IK) Ratings Explained
| Rating | Meaning |
| IK00 | Not protected |
| IK01 | Protected against 0.14 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 56 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK02 | Protected against 0.2 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 80 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK03 | Protected against 0.35 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 140 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK04 | Protected against 0.5 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 200 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK05 | Protected against 0.7 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 280 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK06 | Protected against 1 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.25 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK07 | Protected against 2 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 0.5 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK08 | Protected against 5 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 1.7 kg mass dropped from 300 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK09 | Protected against 10 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 5 kg mass dropped from 200 mm above impacted surface. |
| IK10 | Protected against 20 joules impact. Equivalent to impact of 5 kg mass dropped from 400 mm above impacted surface. |
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