Ripp Model GB-100 Gang Chain Belt

The RIPP GANG BELT is especially well suited for emergency crowd control situations as well as for efficient prison or cell-block evacuation. The GANG BELT is made from 2″ wide, 1400 LB (2800 LB) strength, polypropylene webbed belting. Steel, 2″ D-rings are positioned 30″ apart for use with standard handcuffs. Disposable restraints can also be used. In addition to being useful in emergency situations, this belt functions cost-effectively in routine situations as well. Comes standard with 5 positions, but any number of positions is available. The gang chain belt is much lighter than steel chain and less likely to tangle.

Safariland Handcuffs

Rumor has it that Hiatt handcuffs may drop the Hiatt name and begin making handcuffs under the Safariland brand. Hiatt was purchased by Armor Holding June 2006. Armor was then bought by BAE Systems. BAE decided to move Hiatt from Birmingham, England to Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire a few months ago.

I have heard conflicting reports. Some say that Hiatt will begin making handcuffs in NH on a limited basis. Others have said that they are going to abandon Hiatt completely and introduce Safariland handcuffs some time in the future. They have definitely been delayed. I have been told that delays are due to sabotage by disgruntled Hiatt employees in England, incompatiblilty of English equipment with US standards, and lack of know-how. No one from the English factory moved to the US to tell them how to make handcuffs.

On another note, Geoffrey Cross, the former owner of Hiatt, has begun making a new line of handcuffs in the old Hiatt factory in Birmingham. The new handcuffs are a speedcuff copy and are called TCH (total control handcuffs). Speedcuff handcuffs are standard issue across the UK and they have been in very short supply since Hiatt closed.

Ultrasonic Handcuff Cleaner

Ultrasonic handcuff cleaner with lubrication system. The most advanced cuff cleaning system on the market. Thoroughly cleans and disinfects in 10-15 minutes. Microcide SQ cleaner/disinfectant kills herpes, MRSA, influenza, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other organisms.
Other systems on the market clean, but do not lubricate. This leaves the internal works likely to rust. The Crest systems thoroughly lubricate the restraint as the ultrasonic action drives lubricant into all parts.
Available in 4 sizes:
Model F360H, Capacity: up to 6 pairs of handcuffs. Heated tank with lube pan (9.5″x5.5″), lube pan & tank covers, 1 heavy duty mesh basket (9″x5″) with new drain position handles, 1 gal. Microcide SQ cleaner disinfectant, 1 gal. CC400L lubricant.
Model C500HT, Capacity: up to 10 pairs of handcuffs. Heated tank with lube pan (11.5″x9.5″), lube pan & tank covers, 2 heavy duty mesh baskets (11″x9″) with new drain position handles, 1 gal. Microcide SQ cleaner disinfectant, 2 gal. CC400L lubricant.
Model C1100HT, Capacity: up to 20 pairs of handcuffs. Heated 8″ deep tank with lube pan (11.5″x9.5″), lube pan & tank covers, 2 heavy duty mesh baskets (11″x9″) with new drain position handles, 1 gal. Microcide SQ cleaner disinfectant, 3 gal.
CC400L lubricant.Model C2600HT, Capacity: up to 20 pairs of handcuffs. Heated 8″ deep tank with lube pan (19.5″x5.5″), lube pan & tank covers, 2 heavy duty mesh baskets (11″x9″) with new drain position handles, 1 gal. Microcide SQ cleaner disinfectant, 3 gal. CC400L lubricant. Cleans and lubricates simultaneously for faster processing of larger cleaning jobs.

Smith & Wesson Melonite Handcuffs Now Available

Smith & Wesson Model 100 Melonite handcuffs. Used on S&W’s guns, the new melonite finish provides a new level of durability and scratch and rust resistance in handcuffs. Historically, handcuff makers have used black oxide which is an oxidation process that is only a few millionths of an inch thick, does not offer much corrosion resistance, and doesn’t alter the underlying steel. Melonite is a case hardening process that leaves a relatively thick, corrosion resistant, hard surface.