December 2009

As a young boy growing up in the family locksmith business, I was overwhelmed at first by the large amount of lock companies there were in existence. It took a long time to be...

Wafer lock reading is one of the jobs made easier by electronic scopes.

FJM Security offers a unique combination of special purpose keyless and keyed utility locks that will meet most any application.

The Schlage B500 and B600 series deadbolt inside thumbturn assembly features a “LOCKED” indicator that shows the user whether or not the deadbolt is extended.

The BioReader is easy to program, and functions as a mean and lean biometric access controller when deployed as a standalone, or an element in a powerful security management device...

Power supplies come in two basic designs – linear and switching – both with advantages and disadvantages. Which power supply design is best? There is a time and place for both...

This state-of-the-art touchscreen lock is as easy to use as dialing a telephone number.

The Detex AO19 is designed for medium to high traffic applications operating doors up to 250 lbs.

No aftermarket key blank manufacturer is making a key blank for the Ninja 250R. The best usable blank found to date is the Ilco X52/SAA1 which is made for Saab cars.

The Philips Crypto 46 transponder chip is second generation transponder used by many of the world’s vehicle manufacturers

During the last five years, an increasing amount of passenger vehicles have eliminated the use of mechanical keys altogether.