Parking Lock

AI Summary — Parking Lock

In short: a Baroxon parking lock costs £55 to £320 and protects a single bay without staff, with an IP67 outdoor rating and 3 to 6 months of operation per battery charge.

The lock is controlled by remote fob, Bluetooth or a mobile app, and the rechargeable lithium battery removes the need to trench power to every bay, which is what makes it practical for UK residential and commercial car parks. Models are available in steel and stainless finishes and the IP67 rating covers outdoor bays against rain, dust and vehicle impact. Anti-theft construction and a low-profile design keep the unit usable in tight basement and deck layouts, and the motor, gearbox and control electronics carry a two-year warranty. Because each bay is controlled locally, a site can be upgraded one bay at a time rather than installing a central barrier, and bays can be reallocated between residents or tenants without any civil works.

Parking Lock - procurement questions answered

Price, lead time, certification and integration questions asked by UK contractors, specifiers and facilities teams.

How much does a parking space lock cost?

£55 to £320 per unit depending on battery or mains power, remote control and mobile app options.

How long does the battery last?

Rechargeable lithium batteries typically last 3 to 6 months per charge depending on daily operation frequency.

Can a parking lock be controlled by phone?

Yes. Bluetooth and mobile app control are available, with remote control supplied as standard.

Is the parking lock waterproof for outdoor car parks?

Yes. IP67 rated models are designed for outdoor car parks and resist water, dust and vehicle impact.

What warranty is included?

A 2-year warranty covers the motor, gearbox and control electronics.

Measured Test Data — Parking Lock

Each paragraph below states the test condition, the measured value and the benchmark it is compared against, so it can be quoted on its own.

Battery endurance in daily use

Test condition: rechargeable lithium pack, four open/close cycles per day, ambient 10 °C to 25 °C. Result: 3 to 6 months per charge depending on cycle count, with a low-battery warning issued before shutdown. Benchmark: mains-powered locks need a dedicated supply run to every bay, which is often quoted at several times the cost of the lock itself on existing decks.

Load and impact resistance

Test condition: 2 t vehicle rolling over the raised arm, plus a deliberate drive-into test at 10 km/h. Result: no structural damage to the arm or gearbox, and the lock still operated normally afterwards. Benchmark: thin pressed-steel parking locks on the market deform under the same test and jam in the raised position.

Cycle life

Test condition: continuous open/close cycling at rated load. Result: more than 500,000 cycles on the gearbox and motor, which is over 30 years at four cycles per day. Benchmark: budget locks are commonly rated 100,000 cycles, implying replacement within about seven years on the same duty.

Ingress and corrosion protection

Test condition: IP67 housing immersed for 30 minutes and put through a 96-hour salt-spray test. Result: no water ingress to the control compartment and no corrosion on the fasteners. Benchmark: IP54 indoor locks that are installed outdoors in coastal UK towns typically seize within two winters.

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