How to open child resistant bag

Why Is Childproof Cannabis Packaging So Hard To Open? Tips – Miss Grass

Now reading: Why Is Childproof Cannabis Packaging So Damn Hard to Open?

PrevNext

After a stressful week, all I wanted to do was kick back, relax, and eat 10 to 20 milligrams worth of THC from a tin of weed gummies. But there was just one problem: I couldn’t get past the childproof packaging. After many failed attempts to push down and twist them into submission, I was out of ideas. Could I hire someone on Task Rabbit for this or is it more of a boyfriend job? When I took it up with Google, all I found was more cannabis users raising the same questions.

“Either I’m a child or this container is child- and adult-proof,” one Reddit user wrote. And she's not the only one. Whether it’s edibles, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, flower, or any other cannabis product, it seems that getting into a cannabis container has become increasingly more challenging as childproof packaging evolves.

“Childproof packaging in the cannabis industry is unlike any childproof packaging for actual prescription narcotic drugs. "

“Childproof packaging in the cannabis industry is unlike any childproof packaging for actual prescription narcotic drugs,” entrepreneur Shauneen Militello tells me. In her experience as the founder of the cannabis skincare line Beauxcanna and co-founder of the cannabis microbusiness CRC Distro (which owns several dispensaries), she’s never had any difficulties opening childproof bottles of pharmaceuticals. “And yet I have struggled 100 percent of the time with cannabis packaging for edibles and vapes,” she says.

Up until recently, the standard childproofing of cannabis was an opaque childproof ziplock bag—otherwise known as an “exit bag”—that dispensaries were responsible for putting cannabis products into before customers could leave the store. When an adult couldn’t figure out how to open an exit bag at home, they could simply use scissors to solve the problem.

There is a vast amount of variation when it comes to the childproof packaging of cannabis products, unlike the standard pill bottle that most adults have already figured out.

While states such as Nevada still adhere to that standard, other states like Illinois now require childproof packaging on the products themselves. Likewise, many cannabis brands have moved towards childproofing their products either way. As a result, there is a vast amount of variation when it comes to the childproof packaging of cannabis products, unlike the standard pill bottle that most adults have already figured out. For the many medical cannabis users who struggle with arthritis, pain, and other health problems that limit dexterity, this has become a problem.

“These maladies inhibit the dexterity required to open certain childproof packaging,” Steve Lopez, CEO of The Green Solution dispensary in Colorado, says. “Consequently, we do get complaints, but our customers also realize that these are regulated products and that the State of Colorado determines these precautions.”

Vapes and Edibles Are The Most Difficult

Lopez and Militello agree that regardless of variation, the childproof packaging for vape cartridges and edibles are the most difficult to open, likely because they’re more appealing to children and consequently more dangerous.

“Vape cartridges tend to be the most difficult to design and for customers to easily understand how to open,” Lopes says. “The cartridges go into cardboard boxes with two release points that need to be depressed and then need to slide to insert the product.”

Try, Try Again

Although it would definitely be illegal for a budtender to open any cannabis products for a consumer, Lopez recommends that people who struggle with opening childproof packaging ask dispensaries for tips on opening their goodies once they get home. But when I ask experts for practical tips on opening finicky childproof containers, their solutions are surprisingly straightforward. Like an old TV, the consensus with childproof cannabis packaging seems to be, hit it until it works.

“Scissors, razor blades, and pliers are common solutions that our older customers mention utilizing,” Lopez adds.

Militello recommends similarly aggressive strategies. “For edibles, I go straight to the scissors or knife to open,” she says.

Remember, Deep Breaths

But before you take a chainsaw to your tin of edibles, Jessica Nelson, compliance manager for The Source dispensary in Nevada, recommends taking a deep breath first. “Frustration plays a major part when it comes to difficult packaging,” Nelson warns. “Add in the excitement of getting to the cannabis quickly and you have a recipe for disaster.”

Ultimately Nelson’s advice worked best for me. The next day, when I was less stressed out, I was able to open the tin of weed gummies without issue. Still, I didn’t want to get high at that moment, which is where Militello’s best advice came into play. “If you don’t have any kids, or any concern of kids getting to your products, take it out of the packaging and put it in another container,” she says. So I transferred my gummies to a mason jar and thanked myself later. Then, once I was good and high, I bought a sharper knife for my next tin. Just in case.

To Open Miss Grass Minis Pre-roll Boxes

To open your Minis box, press the tabs on the back that say “Push Us” while simultaneously pulling down on the ribbon tab. A magic drawer will open and voila!—5 Miss Grass Minis just waiting to enjoy. Use a match from the included matchbox to light one up. High.

To Open Miss Grass Flower Bags

Open the bag using the thumb-slot at the top. It’s child-resistant, so don’t stress. Slide thumb into slot, and pull open like a potato chip bag. Once you’re in, inhale the fragrance. Choose your nugs, separate the stems, break the buds, or just grind it up. Roll your own, pack a bowl, ready the bong. Light. Inhale. High. You really can’t go wrong.

Child-resistant pouch targets cannabis and more

A Canadian company’s custom project to develop child-resistant flexible packaging for cannabis cultivates bigger opportunities.

Rick Lingle | Aug 29, 2017

Few good things come easy. Mary Lee, co-owner of BagEm Packaging Services (Toronto), a converter/manufacturer sales agent of flexible packaging in Canada, was approached three years ago by a company in the United States that wanted a child-resistant package for use in the cannabis industry.

“After numerous revisions and modifications, we finally got it,” says Lee of the patent-pending TruLoc pouch designed with a unique open/close mechanics. “It’s been certified by an independent laboratory to be compliant with ASTM D3475, the child-resistant packaging standard. That’s also the equivalent of CFR 1700.20.”

Frequently timing is everything, and it is no different here: The development comes against the 2016 announcement by the Government of Canada that it would legalize marijuana in 2018.

Lee explains that the innovative open/close mechanism that makes it unique comes from a marriage of the psychology of human habitual behavior and technology. Contrary to other pouches that are normally opened from the top, that is not the case with this one.

You’ll find cool options for packaging and plastics in Minneapolis November 8-9 during the 15th anniversary of MinnPack that’s co-located with 5 other exhibitions including PLASTEC. For more information, visit the MinnPack website.

“Specifically designed to prevent children from opening it, this is opened by users inserting their fingers under the flaps until they touch the closure,” she says. “Only with an upward and rolling motion, will the pouch open. Even when told about utilizing the flaps, children tend to pull the flaps outward which is a single motion and will not unlock the pouch.”

BagEm’s unique CR TruLoc pouch provides a barrier to odors, UV light and moisture and is claimed as is an excellent package for sensitive materials and unsafe chemicals as well. PlasticsToday learned that the oxygen-barrier pouch is constructed of 25-micron cast polypropylene/12-micron vacuum-metallized polyester (PET)/50-micron cast polyethylene.

Lee, who says it is appropriate to be used for dry powdered and granular products, answers PlasticsToday’s additional questions about this one-of-a- kind CR pouch.

How would you characterize the cannabis market in Canada and the U.S.?

Lee: There is a great demand of medical and recreational in Canada, and I believe in the U.S. as well. The goal of legalizing is to regulate and restrict access to the substance. The Government of Canada announced on April 20, 2016, that it would work on the legalization of marijuana. The week of April 10, 2017, it announced that the legislation of legalizing marijuana would be put in place by July 1, 2018.

It is the general belief that it will be both OTC at pharmaceutical drug stores or province-controlled liquor stores or registered dispensaries and mail order which is now one of the ways for registered marijuana patients to get the substance. The details of the legislation are still to be confirmed and announced. More can be found in this Washington Post article.

What packaging format will this replace?

Lee: It will replace zip-lock and PE bags and plastic and glass pill bottles.

What's the current market status for the TruLoc pouch?

Lee: We are currently importing offshore, but are interested in entering a cooperative venture with a North America manufacturer. We are in talks with a few Canadian packaging companies that are interested in partnering with us in distributing and/or manufacturing the pouch. There are also local growers who are impressed with our pouch after trying our samples. We are still in the initial stage of promoting our pouch. We forecast and work towards gaining at least half of the local market.

Because the population of the U.S. is ten times that of Canada, we look forward to using effective marketing to capture as large as possible a portion of the U.S. market as is possible.

What are the advantages of this design vs. other CR methods?

Lee: OurTruLoc pouch plays on the human habitual behavior of opening a package from the top. It is the first obstacle for children and then, when children were demonstrated to use the flaps, almost all of them simply pull the flaps outwards which would not open the pouch because opening the pouch requires two motions, push and roll.

It does not have a marker such as a red spot or a thumb mark etc., to attract the attention of children as some of our competition.

There is no cumbersome lock on the pouch, which cuts down on the cost of manufacturing, shipping and storage. It is also a tamper-proof package.

What are the pouch options?

Lee: The width can range from 4 inches for a prepackaged inner bag to 12 inches for a mailer. These sizes are based on the popular sizes currently used in the market. The pouch can be as deep as the customer wants. Wicket headers and wicket holes can be added for automated machinery.

OurTruLoc pouch is made with printable material, therefore graphics and logos can be printed on the pouch.

What's the cost premium vs. standard reclosable flexpacks?

Lee: OurTruLoc pouch is more economical than those currently in the market.

Anything else worth mentioning?

Lee: Our pouch is also suitable for any other toxic materials that are unsafe for children. It is not only for the cannabis industry, but also for pharmaceuticals, home care products and more.

BagEm Packaging Services can be reached at [email protected]

TAGS: Materials

How to open a suitcase if you forgot the code, how to set it correctly, or change the code - Imperia Bags

Going on a trip, you want to be sure that your things will not fall into the hands of thieves. The easiest way to secure your suitcase with personal belongings is to choose a model with a combination lock. This option is considered one of the most reliable options for ensuring the safety of your belongings. But, unfortunately, at some point, even the best combination lock can become a nuisance. We are talking about cases where the owner of the suitcase forgets his password. From worries, in turmoil, if too complex a password was unsuccessfully chosen ... The reason is not important, but now you need to figure out how to get to your own things. Especially if time is running out, and things from the suitcase are needed right here and now. nine0003

How to open a suitcase if you forgot the code: what to do

So, the conditions of the problem - you need to open a suitcase with a combination lock if you forgot a combination of three digits or more.

If we divide all the locks according to the type of fastening, then these will be:

Padlocks . Most often installed on suitcases of an inexpensive segment. On the one hand, they are quite easy to remove with a screwdriver or wire cutters. And you can carry out this procedure not only at home, but also in the hotel, if the trouble occurred there. On the other hand, it also makes it easier for attackers to access your things. If you have to open luggage outside the home, you will have to confirm that the bag really belongs to you. nine0019
Built-in . These types of locks are usually found on branded suitcases. They will be harder to open. But again, not only to the owner who forgot the password, but also to potential thieves.

How to open the lock on a suitcase if a 3-digit code is forgotten? One option is to pick up a forgotten code. True, if the owner has forgotten the 3-digit code, then only 999 attempts will be needed. On the other hand, if you set the password yourself, you can try to remember at least which hundred it was in. If after the purchase you did not change the password, then try a combination of zeros or ones - the factory code with 3 characters usually consists of such values. In this case, your carelessness can turn into luck. nine0004

True, for the safety of your luggage, after buying a suitcase, be sure to change the password to a more unique one.

Remember the code or try to open it?

Can I get the old code? You can still remember it. But if not, you can try another option.

In low-cost models , opening can be done by sound . The wheel must be turned until a characteristic click - it will mean that you have found the correct number. Remember movies about safecrackers with stethoscopes? So you need to do with all three digits. And then try to open the luggage. True, modern expensive models usually work completely silently. nine0019
If you have a built-in lock, try to look into the gap between the bag and the lock itself . Using a flashlight, track at what point in the movement of the wheel the locking grooves converge. This procedure will require care and time, since you will have to turn the wheel slowly.

But if you have tried all the available and gentle methods, and the suitcase has not opened, it is better to take it to the workshop. There, you will most likely be able to gently unlock the device without damaging the bag itself and even the lock. You can open the suitcase yourself, but in some cases after that you will have to buy, if not a new suitcase, then a new lock. nine0004

Do not try to break into luggage in a fit of anger at the event that has happened: in this way you risk only breaking the lock.
To forget the code is not to be left without a key. If you calm down and strain your memory, you will surely be able to remember the correct password.
If you are afraid to forget the number, write it down in your smartphone or organizer. So you can quickly find it if it suddenly flies out of memory.
Always try to match difficult for thieves , but easy for you to remember the password.

Usually on suitcases you can find three-digit codes, but there are also 4-digit codes. On the one hand, such a lock will be more reliable. On the other hand, it may be more difficult to remember the password. Although the year or day-month of birth will fit perfectly here.


Grott suitcase	Grott suitcase nine0077	Suitcase Francesco Molinary	Suitcase Francesco Molinary

After you have solved the problem of opening the lock, you need to reset the password, reset the code. And after that, set a new digital code, which you will probably not forget.

Less common are models of locks that are locked not with a password, but with a key. And if you do not have a key, a regular screwdriver will not solve the problem. Here or immediately it is worth contacting a watch workshop, where you can try to carefully open the lock with special watch screwdrivers, or try to play the “burglar” yourself if you have time and patience. nine0004

Ways to remember the old code on the suitcase:

Calm down and try to remember what options could be in general - what significant numbers you could use .
Try to surrender to the power of motor memory - relax, and let your hands dial the code yourself. But it is suitable if you often go on trips with a suitcase.

If the suitcase code is lost in memory, this is not a sentence at all. You can use a few simple techniques that will completely allow you to do without cutting locks and damaging property. nine0003

How to reset the password on the American Tourister suitcase if you forgot the code

The nightmare of any tourist is the inability to open the lock on the suitcase, especially if there is an urgent need to get documents from there at customs control, and a queue has already gathered behind you.

American Tourist is a well-known American brand for the production of bags, which is about to turn a hundred years old. The company's assortment includes many convenient models for trips of any format - from weekend trips to long trips. The quality of suitcases with combination locks from this manufacturer is consistently pleasing. nine0004

What to do if you suddenly find out that you cannot open the combination lock? Unfortunately, there are no features for this brand. Calm down and think. First, try entering the factory code (000, 111, 123). It is possible that changing the pin code did not work if you set a new one after purchase. Then try to calmly remember the password options that you could put on the padlock. If you have time, you can go through the possible combinations.

Opening the combination lock on the Samsonite 9 suitcase0010
The European company Samsonite has been known for the high quality of its products for over a century. Today these are trendy models of suitcases of different sizes - from compact hand luggage to voluminous suitcases. All brand products are constantly checked for compliance with quality standards.

What should I do if I forgot the combination of three numbers on my Samsonite suitcase? First of all, don't panic. It is most reliable to contact the workshop, where they can carefully and carefully provide access to things again. You can also restore the code using the selection method, although this can take up to an hour and a half. nine0004
On the built-in lock, you can also, by highlighting with a flashlight, put the grooves in one row, which can be seen in the gap between the wheels and the suitcase.

Suitcase American Tourister Suitcase American Tourister Samsonite suitcase Samsonite suitcase

Unlocking the digital lock on the Francesco Molinary 9 suitcase0010
As we have already said, the essence of the work of digital locks on suitcases of all leading brands is almost identical. Therefore, if you have a Francesco Molinary suitcase, you can easily use the instructions for the two above-mentioned manufacturers.

One way or another, the whole point of opening a combination lock is to calm down (so as not to break the constipation in a fit of anger), try to pick up a digital combination or use a flashlight to break the lock technically (by lining up the grooves on the lock in the same position). nine0004
After the manipulations, it is worth setting up the combination lock on the suitcase again and remember (or write down) the new combination. In the future, this will save you from uncomfortable situations and stress if the code suddenly disappears from memory.

Suitcase Francesco Molinary Suitcase Francesco Molinary Suitcase Francesco Molinary Suitcase Francesco Molinary nine0077

How to open the TSA lock on a suitcase

In addition to standard options for combination locks, today there are models with TSA technology. Why is it needed and what is its purpose? In particular, it has gained popularity in recent years. In connection with the tragic events in the twin towers in the United States in 2011, security measures were strengthened at airports to screen passengers' personal luggage. If the customs officers are in doubt about the contents of someone's luggage, they have every right to inspect it in detail, even without the consent of the owner of the suitcase. Accordingly, if there is an ordinary lock, it can be broken. Of course, this innovation did not particularly suit the passengers. After all, after breaking the locks, no one compensated for the losses. nine0004

Therefore, they began to use TSA technology. It allows you to open the bag with a special master key, without resetting the code and without damaging the lock itself.

Naturally, only airport security personnel use such a master key. To understand if there is such a lock on the suitcase, you need to find the marking in the form of a red diamond - it will make it clear to customs officers that it is not necessary to break the lock to open it.

Locks of this type are produced in different versions. Therefore, the way of working with such constipation will also be different. The most non-traumatic opening methods for luggage are to take the suitcase to the workshop or try to guess the password yourself. The last option is time-consuming, but it guarantees you the safety of the castle. nine0003

If the lock is broken or stuck and will not open

But there is another situation. You remember the correct code, but the problem is not at all in the numbers. What to do if the lock on your suitcase is jammed, or it is completely broken? Wherever it happens - when packing a suitcase at home, after an inspection at customs, or while packing things after a trip - it is always stressful. A broken lock will easily bring you out of balance. The problem is, you never know when it might happen. And according to Murphy's laws, it happens exactly at the most inconvenient moment for parsing with a breakdown. nine0004

First of all, you need to calm down and not start pulling the lock in an attempt to open it by force. This can only lead to an aggravation of the situation. The level of difficulty of the problem depends on at what point it happened. If you were just about to get the necessary documents during customs inspection, then here you need to resolve the issue in a matter of minutes.

What can happen to a lock on a suitcase? Consider the most common cases:

The most commonplace - the owner of the suitcase forgot code lock . What to do - remember, run to the workshop or try to open it with your own hands - everyone's business.
Water has entered the lock. If you had to walk with luggage in the rain or accidentally spilled water or drinks on the lock (or trouble occurred during the transportation of the suitcase). Here you can advise using a lubricant, for example, WD-40 - a case similar to jamming of any metal part.
security lock . In this case, the instructions will be different for each specific product, more about this in the documentation for the suitcase.
Also a common case of breakage - damage to the combination lock due to careless handling - for example, luggage can unsuccessfully hit the conveyor belt or in the luggage compartment against other suitcases or the floor. And if in this case the lock is badly damaged, then there is nothing left but to cut it down. Naturally, the value of the suitcase will immediately fall. nine0003
If you have been actively using your combination lock for a long time, it may fail simply because of the long service life . If you have not checked the operation of the lock for a long time, then before the trip, be sure to do this several times. The lock may well jam if its has not been used for a long time .

On a trip of any format - even on vacation, even on a business trip, such a breakdown can cause a whole bunch of problems and unpleasant emotions. Modern combination locks, especially if they are well-known brands, are a small security system. And in order to quickly open such a lock, you have to strain. The most important thing is not to panic, and calmly and consistently carry out actions. As we noted above, the most effective ways to open the lock are a workshop, code selection using different combinations, or careful selection of the correct position of the grooves in the lock with a flashlight and patience. nine0003

How to change the lock code on a suitcase

In the instructions for a branded suitcase with a combination lock, there is always an instruction that will clearly show how to change the lock code. But if for some reason you are left without this useful manual, we will help you reset your password. Yes, the locks themselves may differ structurally, but they all have approximately the same principle of operation. So, the general scheme for changing a digital password:

To start with , set the standard code 000 or the code at which the lock opens if the code has already been set on the suitcase before.
Now, depending on the type of lock, you need to press a certain button or press / move the button to open the mechanism.
Keeping this button pressed, set the new code on the suitcase. Try to choose the numbers so that it is easy for you to remember it.
After the password is set, press the lock release button and, without closing the luggage, check the correct operation.

If everything went well, congratulations, you can safely use the suitcase.

How to change the code on the Samsonite suitcase

The principle of operation of combination locks is approximately the same, and different brands do not differ so much from each other. Therefore, having learned how to set up a combination lock on a suitcase of one company, you will surely be able to solve this issue with a bag of another brand. nine0004

How to change the code on the suitcase:

Set the lock to the desired position (basic digital code or previously set),
Check that the zipper pawls are also in the correct slots,
Take the ballpoint pen , you will need its refill to press the small hidden button. If the code is set correctly, the button will be easily pressed. The password has been reset.
In the same position set a new password and hold down the big key to open the suitcase to fix the new code.
Check the entered password . Set the numbers and press the luggage release button. If all is well, the lock will open.

It is advisable not to change the code unnecessarily. Try to do this only as a last resort. To better remember the password, these 3 numbers must be meaningful to you. Choose the apartment or house number, the last digits of the mobile number, the dates of birth of loved ones, etc. So more guarantee that you will not forget it at the most inopportune moment. Try not to choose the same numbers (111, 666, 777), and set the password while in a calm state, without haste. nine0003

Change code American Tourister

Changing the pin code on American Tourister suitcases is a simple task. As with other brands of bags, you first need to set the code provided by the factory (usually 000 or 111) or the previously set code if you just want to install a new one. Then you need to press the small recessed button with a pencil or pen, set the password you want and move the key to open the suitcase to the side. After returning the key to its original state, a new password will be set. nine0004

Check if the new password works correctly, and feel free to use the lock on your travels. As you can see, it only takes a couple of minutes to recode your suitcase.


Suitcase American Tourister	Suitcase American Tourister	Samsonite suitcase	Samsonite suitcase

TSA lock code change

If you recently got a bag, or you just want to change the password on it, you should follow the following instructions:

Padlock . First you need to set the factory code, then remove the lock from the luggage, turn the lock shackle, gently press it and sink it into the body of the lock, holding it in this position. After that, set your password, starting with the top wheel. Then put the bow back in place.
Available models with simplified code change . In them, it is enough to move the round / square key towards the numbers, and in this position set a new password. After that, the button returns to its original position and locks the lock.
Cable lock . In this case, a cable is threaded into the runners and prevents the suitcase from opening. First, set zeros, then you need to hold down the button above the logo and set your combination. After that, you need to press the Push button, thread the cable into the sliders and close the lock, the code will be fixed. nine0003
TSA007 is one of the latest versions. Here you need to press down and move the button to the left, on which there is an arrow and a hole for the master key. And at the same time, you need to move up the button, which is located next to the numbers. The runners must exit the castle. While the buttons are pressed, you need to set your digital combination, and then release the buttons.

Remember, the key with such a lock is not included in the kit. It may only be needed by the customs service if there is a need to inspect the contents of your luggage in detail. In this case, they have a special master key. nine0004

How to properly close combination locks on suitcases

When things are packed, it's time to close your suitcase. As we noted above, the standard default code on a new bag with a lock consists of three zeros. It is easy to remember, but also easy to crack. Therefore, it is better to program the lock with a digital password known and understandable only to you.

Changing the code after the factory 000 will not be a particular problem and will take just a couple of minutes. The most important thing after that is to remember the new combination so that in the future you don’t have to look for options for opening the lock. nine0004

Do not frequently reprogram the code lock. You just need to remember or write down the invented code in order to safely use it. If you are worried that the code will become available to outsiders, do it in an encrypted note or message on your smartphone. But you do not have to worry that you will have to urgently decode the password in a place that is completely inconvenient for this (for example, at passport control at the airport).

Factory codes usually look like 000 or 111, but we strongly advise you to put a code on the suitcase that will be understandable and known only to you. Thieves can throw off such simple combinations within a couple of seconds, and you will be left without valuables. It is better to put complex, but understandable digital codes for you. If you have associations with a password, it will not be a problem to restore it to memory at any time. nine0004


Suitcase Francesco Molinary	Ecotope suitcase	Suitcase Mr. Bag	Grott suitcase

What to do if you forgot the code on your suitcase: tips from Grizzly

Any manufacturer of a suitcase with a combination lock sets the default combination of numbers in the cola before selling. Usually these are the simplest options, similar to the pin codes of mobile gadgets “four zeros”, “three ones”, and so on. Most buyers, of course, change the code to their own combination in order to reduce the chances of scammers opening luggage. But what if the order of numbers you entered flew out of your head? How to open the lock of a suitcase if you forgot the code to it? nine0004

We select options and look carefully

Probably the most painstaking, but also the most optimal in terms of the scale of consequences, is the selection of possible combinations. Knowledgeable people recommend this method if you need a suitcase in the next 24 hours, and you will not have time to get to the master during this time. There can be hundreds of combinations of three or four numbers, and it will take more than one hour to try. There is a secret: if you look closely at the lock mechanism, you will notice small gaps between its internal parts. If you dialed the wrong number, only the mechanism wheel will be visible in the gap. But if the number is correct, you will notice a groove. This will mean that you have already guessed part of the code. Another way is not to press the lock opening button too hard and at the same time start scrolling the wheels. As soon as the first stalls, take on the second, also to the stop, and then the third. In general, searching through all possible combinations of three digits takes up to two to two and a half hours. nine0003

Focusing on hearing

In a similar way, you can try to pick up a combination "by ear". You need to rotate the wheels very slowly, listening well. As soon as you hear a slight click, leave the wheel in the position in which it was heard. Pay attention to how much effort you have to make to turn the wheels, and fix the moments when the lock gives in too easily or, conversely, too tight. It is worth noting that this option is only good for suitcases in the mass market segment, because the locks that usually work silently are installed in prestigious products. nine0004

Mechanical methods

Again, they are more suitable in the case of affordable suitcases. You can use a manicure file to “break” the lock, or open it with a regular screwdriver, and if you have a knife at hand, then with a knife. It is easiest to pick a lock that is partially made of plastic (particularly the plastic latches that lock the sliders) rather than entirely made of metal.

In addition to built-in, there are also suitcase padlocks with codes. If you forget the code on the suitcase in such a lock, you can try to find the right combination of numbers by turning the wheels. If there is no time to mess around, you can simply cut off the padlock shackle, but for this, of course, you will need at least some tool. nine0004

Workshop

If you have the opportunity to contact a specialist, be prepared for the fact that the master may require confirmation of your rights to the suitcase. As proof, you can use the receipt received at the airport.

Extreme

You can “sacrifice” the lightning and open the suitcase by piercing it with a ballpoint pen. The handle should be inserted between the right and left parts of the clasp, press down and spread it apart. Then, after releasing the slider, close the clasp again. nine0004

It happens that you realize that you forgot the code while the suitcase is still open. Don't rush to close the lid! Tear the lining where the lock is attached, and using a Phillips screwdriver, simply unscrew the bolts that secure the lock to the body. From the inside of the removed lock, you will need to unscrew the protective cover, under which the mechanism is located. After that, you should set the position of the wheels so that all serifs take a horizontal position.