Web Site Enhancements: We've upgraded the web site to incorporate several new features:
Customer Reviews (please feel free to add your opinions after you have purchased any of our products);
Related/Recommended Products (add something to your shopping cart and suggested extras are displayed, or click through to the detail page on an individual product to see related products);
Customers also Bought shows items others have bought in conjunction with items in your cart;
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New Videos about Protector Chains: We have created some videos to help with common questions about our Protector range of chains:
How to fit the lock to the chain (and advanced locking techniques):
and help on choosing the right chain:
New Videos about the Anti-Pinch Pin and Mini-Anti-Pinch Pin: We have recorded some videos to help explain our Anti-Pinch Pin and Mini-Pin variants that can help with using Protector 16mm and 19mm chains:
and help if you've got a ground anchor or piece of machinery that won't take a 16mm or 19mm chain:
There are more videos planned for the near future. Feel free to suggest something you might find helpful!
'Green' News: In 2011 we completed a major conservation project (planting over 4,000 trees!) in our 'spare' time. That began the process of establishing a new native broadleaved woodland in an ex-farmer's field. We dug 5 new wildlife ponds and sowed much of the area with wildflowers. After serious worries about the very dry weather we had in the Spring of 2011, and many tonnes of watering that we did in an effort to keep the new trees alive, our latest survey has shown only a very small percentage loss. The trees have hopefully toughened-up and should show strong growth in future seasons. In winter 2011/2012, we added another 450+ trees, gapping-up and completing the planting across this site. It's already gained favour with several red-listed species and the second year for the trees and meadows should show significant additional growth ...providing the weather doesn't go crazy again! More news soon.
Excellent Business Growth for Yet Another Year: Word seems to be spreading about our products as our year-end accounts (to end October 2011) are showing our sales approximately 30% up relative to the previous year! Thanks to all customers for your business. It is much appreciated.
No Signature Required Now Available Upon Request: UK deliveries can now be left without the driver having to get a signature. We recommend the popular Post Office Convenient Collect service where it is difficult to have someone available to sign for a delivery and if delivery to a work address or neighbour is impossible. If these are all not practical, we are now able to offer unsigned-for delivery as an option. Beware that this is at your own risk, so if you request that the driver leaves a parcel in your porch and it's not there when you get home, there is no comeback. Hence, please only request this when you really are confident this is the only realistic option and you are willing to take responsibility. If you want to take this option, please give details in the Additional Information field below your delivery address during the shopping cart checkout. Note that this is only available within the UK.
Do you want to use a 16mm or 19mm Chain with a small ground anchor? If you already have a ground anchor that has insufficient clearance to accept a heavy duty chain, the new Mini-Pin variant of the popular Anti-Pinch Pin idea, is now available. The Mini-Pin should fit through the ground anchor and will accept Protector 16mm or 19mm chains, allowing you to get the benefit of guaranteed un-boltcroppable chains without having to dig up or replace your existing anchor. Naturally, if your anchor is feeble, you may be better advised to replace it if you need the full benefit of the heavy-duty chains, but if you have a reasonable anchor that is just limited in its capacity, such as the Squire GA1, this may be an easy solution. More information on using the Anti-Pinch Pin Mini-Pin.
What Mountain Bike "Beat the Thieves": Torc Ground Anchor: WINNER! 5/5 "Made of 20mm hardened steel with a 12mm thick base this is a substantial bit of kit. With no amount of give in the tough structure and the chemical fix to the ground, we were more likely to break the floor than the anchor. Needs groundwork to install but it's worth it." What Mountain Bike September 2011, p69
What Mountain Bike "Beat the Thieves": Protector 13mm and Squire SS50CS: WINNER! 5/5 "Massively strong against any tools, but its weight means it's for home use only. After five minutes almost every tool we threw at it was well worn but the 2m chain withstood them all. The chain also beat our 5 minute power tool attack." What Mountain Bike September 2011, p69
Motorbike Thefts hit £105 million per year! According to Carole Nash in their annual Motorcycle Theft Survey, London boroughs occupy nine of the top ten worst-hit areas nationally. Outside London, hotspots have been found in Huddersfield, Edinburgh and elsewhere. The Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group says on average there are 77 motorcycles stolen every day and motorcycle theft is rising.
Torc Ground Anchor Higher Capacity Injection Resin kit Now Available! The Torc ground anchor is now available with a 150ml as well as a 100ml Injection Resin fitting kit. This expands the range of awkward substrates already covered by the 100ml Injection Resin kit (mentioned below) and the other kits already available.
Torc Ground Anchor Injection Resin kits Now Available! The Torc ground anchor is now available with a choice of two special fitting kits that use chemical resin in a cartridge rather than in capsules. This Injection Resin kits give the advantages of the strong bond that resin offers in situations where there are limited air spaces/voids in the substrate, such as on brick and some types of block walls. These new fitting kits have already been Sold Secure approved to the ultimate Caravan Gold standard (as well as Gold in all other categories). We continue to recommend the similarly-approved Concrete Floor kit, with resin capsules, for most concrete installations, but these (higher cost) Injection Resin kits allow resin technology to be used in situations where it was not previously possible.
Lock 'n' Roller Improvements and New Batch Available: We are pleased to report that the popular Lock 'n' Roller security product for roller shutter doors is now available and incorporating several design improvements. More information here.
Price Promotion - Vaude Bicycle Lock Bag at a Bargain Price! Another new addition to our range is the high quality Vaude Cruiser bicycle lock/frame bag. Particularly relevant to our new Protector 8mm and 11mm lighter-weight chains, this lock bag combines good quality construction with versatile design aspects and a bargain price. People that are out and about on bicycles have a chance to use decent security chains, at last!
New 'Mini' Anti-Pinch Pins Now Available: We have responded to customer requests for a small version of the Anti-Pinch Pin and now have Mini-Anti-Pinch Pins available in 100mm, 140mm and 190mm lengths. More information here.
Police Secured-by-Design Accreditation: We are pleased to have been awarded Secured-by-Design accreditation for a wide range of our products. We are the first manufacturer of general purpose security anchors and security chains to have gained accreditation under this highly-regarded police-approved scheme, aimed primarily at designing-out crime in new building developments and related projects. The Torc Series II ground anchor, the Shed Shackle, and the Protector 11/13/16/19mm chains are all now Police Preferred Specification.
Post Office ConvenientCollect Service: We are pleased to be able to offer a shipping option within the UK whereby Parcelforce deliver to a Post Office near you, and you collect your parcel from there at your convenience. There is no additional cost associated with this above the normal next-working-day Parcelforce service, so it is also free on orders above £150. This can help you to avoid hanging around all day waiting for a delivery, and is helpful when there is no alternative address/person available to receive a delivery. There is more information on our shipping page.
Shed Shackle Improved Design: We've just completed a new batch of Shed Shackles and Maxi Shackles with a heavy steel rivet replacing the previous tack weld. This is really tough, looks better, and is also helping us to increase production volumes. These are available to order now.
Cycling Plus Magazine "Toughest Security Test Ever": We are the manufacturer of Protector chains and the Torc ground anchor and are pleased these were awarded Best Buys and Editor's Choice in the latest independent review. "After five minutes almost every tool we threw at the Protector was well worn but the chain withstood them all. Massively strong. 10 out of 10. Best Buy" [Protector 13mm]; "The toughest anchor on test and at a price that's cheaper than most of the competitions'. Unbeatable security. 10 out of 10. Editor's Choice" [Torc Series II ground anchor]; "At less than £100 this stands head and shoulders above its competitors; at under £50 it's simply astonishingly good value. Hands down the best chain you can buy for less than £50. 10 out of 10. Best Buy" [Protector 11mm, 1.2m] Cycling Plus, October 2010.
Anti-Pinch Pin Now Available with Protective End Cap: The Anti-Pinch Pin has been offered with heatshrink sleeving for some time and this offers some protection to delicate surfaces etc, but it doesn't give any covering for the very tip of the Pin, which could still cause damage if not handled with sufficient care. We have recently been able to source some close-fitting vinyl caps that push onto the tip of the Pin and help to give protection when the Pin is slid through an opening. One of these caps is now included in each order for heatshrink when purchased with a Pin. Beware, however, that this cap will not fit through the links on the Protector 19mm chain so it is more suited to the 16mm chain where it fits fine.
Protector 19mm Chain Selected by the MoD: We are proud that the UK Ministry of Defence has purchased a large number of our Protector 19mm chains with our modified Squire SS65CS locks for some very demanding security situations. They reported that they were "Extremely impressed with the superb quality of the chain". We are not at liberty to disclose more details...
What Mountain Bike Magazine Awards our Protector Chains 5/5 in Mammoth Lock Test: The Protector 13mm with the Squire SS50CS lock was the top-rated lock/chain on test, and the only one to resist hand and power tool attacks for the entire duration of the test. "This chain is awesome: the jaws of our croppers bent and blunted while the links showed almost no marking at all" "The toughest chain on test, and at a very reasonable price." The Protector 11mm chain with M50D lock was described as "Made of the same tough stuff, this is the best chain you can buy for under £50." (WhatMTB November 2009, p92)
The Torc Ground Anchor
We at Pragmasis developed the Torc ground anchor because we didn't want our motorcycles to be stolen and we thought the other products on the market were too difficult to install, gave poor security, or both! We now specialise in manufacturing and supplying high quality British made security products to protect valuable items.
This photo shows the new Torc Ground Anchor Series II with a Protector 16mm uncroppable chain. The Series II is tougher, easier to install, and cheaper than the highly praised Series I design.
It is Sold Secure Gold rated for motorcycles, bicycles, ATV's, caravans, cars and commercial equipment. It is the only ground anchor on the market that is Gold rated in all 6 categories! Many suppliers claim approval that is incorrect or that relates to some test that happened years ago, sometimes to a different design. Sometimes the product has failed a more recent test, but they don't tell you! Don't take our word for it: You can check our current approval status on the Sold Secure web site.
The Shed Shackle
There was nothing on the market to solve another problem so we created the Shed Shackle to combat the huge growth of thefts from sheds. If you keep bicycles or garden equipment in a wooden shed, this could be what you've been looking for!
The Protector Security Chains
Not satisfied with the security chains available from other manufacturers and suppliers, we have launched our own Pragmasis Protector chains - top quality security at an affordable price, especially when combined with other products in our Package Deals.
Introducing the Maxi Shackle
A new product to help with domestic, equestrian and commercial security - rather like a conventional ground anchor but one that can be fitted to lower grade walls and to various awkward substrates. Read more about the Maxi Shackle.
The Anti-Pinch Pin
We've created another new product to help secure motorcycles, quads, etc - The Anti-Pinch Pin! This helps you to lock bikes that don't have any holes large enough for you to route a decent-sized chain. Instead of putting the chain through the wheel, which is the usual alternative, the Anti-Pinch Pin gives you the option to lock the heart of the bike, and in some cases it is much easier to use than a long chain - read more about the Anti-Pinch Pin.
There are more customer and reviewer comments on our Testimonials page.
Pragmasis Limited: About Us
We are proud to be a British manufacturer of quality security products. We provide pragmatic, commonsense solutions to real world problems. We are happy to give friendly advice and won't try to sell you something that is inappropriate or unnecessarily expensive. We will tell you the advantages and the disadvantages of our products. E.g. big chains are more secure, but they are also harder to handle - We will help you to choose what is right for you. In short, we will try to treat you the way we would like to be treated: Honestly, Reliably, and Professionally.
We specialise in high quality British made security for motorcycles, bicycles, ATVs & quads, caravans, trailers, horticultural, commercial and military equipment.
The Torc Ground Anchor uses a heavy duty 20mm diameter hardened steel shackle, folds flat, is an easy DIY fit to wall, floor or van, and is Sold Secure Gold in all six categories. Security Product of the Year (Series I review, Cycling Plus December 2006)
The Shed Shackle reinforces a large area of shed wall and provides an easily installed anchor point for bicycles and garden equipment. Sold Secure approved.
