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LokaBox. First time, every time.

LokaBox is our own electronic locking system, designed here in Australia by Townlec. It replaces the barrel locks and T-handles on toolboxes, canopies, trailers and hatches with a single press-button release, wired into the vehicle's existing central locking. No extra keys, nothing to lose, and the boxes lock themselves when you drive off.

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  • Designed and developed in Australia by Townlec
  • Proven to 100,000 cycles per latch
  • Zinc or 316 stainless to suit the conditions
  • IP67 weather-rated external release buttons
What we do

The system, in detail.

How it works

LokaBox ties into your vehicle's existing central locking and takes a signal from the park brake circuit. Release the park brake and everything locks — so a toolbox left open never travels open. Unlock the vehicle and the boxes unlock with it.

No keys, ever

It uses the locking mechanism already in your vehicle, so there is no second key to cut, copy, lose or hand around a crew. The external release is a single press button, not a barrel someone can pick or snap.

Built to outlast actuators

Proven to 100,000 cycles per latch. Conventional actuator systems wear a little every time they are engaged, which is why they start failing on high-use fleet vehicles. This is the part that usually decides the job.

Zinc or 316 stainless

Specified to suit where the vehicle works. 316 stainless for coastal, marine and wash-down environments; zinc where that is more than the job needs. External buttons are IP67 rated either way.

4WD Standard — 1 to 2 doors

The compact option for a ute canopy or a couple of toolboxes. Faster to install, smaller footprint, and still carries central locking integration, LED door lights, 12/24V operation, park brake input, toolbox door alarm, warning light output and trailer control.

Fleet Premium — 1 to 6 doors

Built for service bodies and fleet trucks. Everything the Standard does plus an in-cab display with controls, CAN bus connectivity, camera input, beacon control, arrow board control, vehicle door switch inputs, park brake alarm and an all-lock-open button.

Retrofit to what you already run

Existing barrel locks and T-handles come off and LokaBox goes in their place. It also tidies up the look of a body that has collected mismatched hardware over the years.

Custom installs

Bodies are rarely identical. Specialised installations can be quoted — talk to us about the configuration rather than assuming it will not fit.

Australian electronics

The controllers and control software are supplied by COBO Oceania, who we commissioned for the electronics side. That partnership also supports local mechatronics graduates, which matters to us.

Why we built it

Because we kept seeing the same fleet problems: toolboxes left unlocked overnight, boxes swinging open in transit, gear walking off, tampering, and keys nobody could find. None of that is solved by a better padlock.

FAQ

Common questions.

Which vehicles can LokaBox be installed in?+
Most vehicles with central locking. It uses the park brake circuit to make sure everything is locked until the vehicle is parked. Common installs are utility bodies, caravans, boats, trailers and trucks.
Do LokaBox units need keys?+
No. They use the locking mechanism already in your vehicle, so there is no extra key to carry, copy or lose.
How many cycles will it handle?+
Proven to 100,000 cycles per latch. Traditional actuator systems wear every time they are engaged, which is what limits their life on a vehicle being opened dozens of times a day.
What are the locks made from?+
Zinc or 316 stainless steel, to stand up to Australian conditions. External release buttons are IP67 weather-rated in both.
Are the units waterproof?+
The external release buttons are IP67 weather-rated, so wash-downs and wet season are not a problem.
Can I replace my existing barrel locks and T-handles?+
Yes — that is the most common install. The old hardware comes off and a single press-button release goes in, tied into central locking.
Can you do a specialised installation?+
Yes. Service bodies vary enormously, so custom configurations are quoted on the vehicle rather than out of a catalogue. Send us photos or bring it in.
Will it stop a toolbox travelling open?+
That is exactly what the park brake input is for. Release the park brake and the boxes lock, whether or not anyone remembered to close them properly.
Next step

Tired of unlocked toolboxes and keys nobody can find? That is what we built LokaBox for.

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