In today’s bustling world, security mirrors are a must. You have all seen the big odd shaped mirror in the local grocers helping the store clerk keep an eye on the store. Another important aid to the store owner is the dome mirror. It is suspended from the ceiling and gives the store clerks a 360 degree view of what is happening in the immediate area. Most people are not even aware the mirror is even there because of its sleek design. Specialty mirrors are similar to dome mirrors only they are made for drop ceilings.
Inspection mirrors are used to check under machinery, and vehicles. They come in two types: The convex mirror and the flat mirror. Both have certain benefits. The convex offers a wide angle view, but there is little depth perception. The flat mirror has a much more precise view and an accurate depth perception but doesn‘t have a wide view. That leaves the flat mirror for walls and ceilings.
There are several types of flat mirrors. Some are swivel mount and some are flush mount. The flush mount flat mirror mounts flush with the wall. It is not intended to move at all. These work well in public and factory restrooms, warehouses, and garages. The Swivel mount is mounted on a pivot arm. They are made to rotate slightly either right and left, or up and down. The average sizes for both of these mirrors is between 9” by 18” to 24” by 36”
You can get a glass flat mirror, acrylic flat mirror, or stainless steel flat mirror. All of them are made for indoor or outdoor use. The glass flat mirror has the best reflective quality and is hard to scratch. It is breakable, however. The acrylic flat mirror has a reflection quality that is close to that of the glass, It is very difficult to break, It is shatterproof. Remember to only clean it with a clean cotton cloth. The stainless steel flat mirror has a polished steel with very good reflective qualities. It cannot be broken and is easy to maintain. The prices for these different mirrors are very similar. So are the available sizes.
The stainless steel flat mirror has a solid stainless steel back and frame. The lens is unbreakable. It is perfect for harsh conditions and heavy-duty applications. The flush mount mirrors are typically used in place of ceiling tile or placed directly on the ceiling. A camera can be housed behind a flush mount if desired.. Some businesses place these mirrors over employees desks to increase productivity. Flat mirrors are used in retail stores and grocery stores over aisles to increase security. Swivel mount mirrors are used by schools, hospitals, and businesses. They put them up where there is a lot of traffic flow and it needs monitoring. Unlike our
Dome Mirrors, security cameras cannot be used with these mirrors, they are for reflection purposes only. A good example of where it would be used is in a school hallway where a teacher or principal wants to monitor what is happening.
Security mirrors have come a long way from the big convex monster everyone noticed when they walked in the store. Today there are so many more needs for them. Army bases must use security mirrors every time a vehicle enters the base. When there is a threat it is nice to know that mirrors are monitoring the goings on of businesses. Security mirrors of all types can make this a safer place. The stainless steel flat mirror would work great for parking lots and loading docks; places where a sturdy mirror is necessary. The acrylic flat mirror would be perfect for school hallways or other busy areas where it could take a beating. The glass flat mirror is perfect for retail stores to put on their ceilings in order to watch for shoplifters. Regardless of your needs, you can know there is a mirror perfect for your needs.
