October 2012

For keyless convenience, Master Lock’s Electronic Keypad Deadbolt (EKD) replaces standard deadbolts (no additional door prep), providing ANSI Grade 2 security with backup key ...

Exit devices are known by different names including the crash bar, panic bar, panic device, panic hardware, fire exit bolt, push bar and cross bar.

The customer wanted to re-use existing door hardware, while adding a new card reader connected to an existing access control system. An electric latch retraction upgrade for the...

TWENTY YEARS AGOADA was the main topic of the October, 1992 Ledger issue. Lever locks were an ADA requirement and a listing of popular companies who made lever lock products was...

For many older exit devices, electrified trim was not originally available from the manufacturer. Third party manufacturers are available to fill this void.

Tips for combination changes for AMSEC ESL10, Brinks, Gardall, Kaba LC, LaGard 3802, LpLOCKS and S&G 6120 electronic safe locks.

SE (Silent Electrification) OptionThe new SE (Silent Electrification) Motorized Latch Retraction Option for Adams Rite exit devices is the latest innovation from The RITE Door...

New Leadership at Rutherford Controls Int’l Corp.Effective August 1st, 2012, Vicky Rutherford announced the appointment of Eric Gowland as president of RCI. Gowland joined RCI...

BHMA Product Grades Help Building Pros Focus on Performance

Access control solutions that have the flexibility to meet changing needs will make it easier to maintain security for people and property.

Homeowners tired of rummaging in purses and pockets to find keys now have an attractive alternative.

Labeling Locks and KeysHave a bunch of the same locks to install? It does not matter if the locks are utility, rim, mortise or key-in-knob. Want to simplify your life in the long...

Howard Keys introduces The WARNER BROS. collection of decorative key blanks. This collection includes three keys from The Wizard of Oz: Group showing The Tin Man – Dorothy - The...

The Medeco® M100 battery operated mortise lock with Aperio Technology makes it easy and cost effective to bring access control to applications where audit trail and monitoring...

The SARGENT BHL trim is part of the Behavioral Health Series™ of products. With an array of functions, this trim can be used on virtually any opening in healthcare environments...

SECO-LARM 's ENFORCER Delayed Egress Timer (Model SA-025EQ) has three relock modes to meet different installation requirements: standard manual relocking, BOCA (Building Officials...

Kaba Ilco Corp. introduces the Edge Cut Kit for the Tri-Code HS. The optional “Edge Cut Kit” offers the capability to cut standard “edge cut” vehicle keys, while providing all...

Videx, Inc. offers three intelligent key cabinets for secure storage and management of electronic smart keys: the CyberKey Vault 1, CyberKey Vault 20 FX, and CyberKey Vault WR...

IDN-H. Hoffman, distributor of door hardware and security related products, announcesthe August release of the 2012/2013 IDN-H. Hoffman Product Catalog. Hundreds of items have...

Door hardware becomes a work of art with Schlage’s new collections. Six inspired designs with numerous finishes and a wide variety of high-quality Schlage lever and knob options...

Schlage Flair decorative locks are ANSI A156.2, 1996, Series 4000 Grade 2 locks, applications: Residential single- and multi-family doors. They are U.L. Listed: Locks for up to...

Emtek introduces Contemporary Stainless Steel Entrysets & Leversets from the Davos and Helios collections. Davos entrysets can be ordered with any Stainless Steel Knob or Lever...

When it comes to the home, today’s consumers are swayed by a clean, modern uptown look as well as a sophisticated, comfortable rustic feel. Rather than choosing one over the other...

Kwikset brings rustic charm to traditional and modern homes with the launch of its new Austin product family. The Austin line includes a stylish handleset, lever and deadbolt ...

Inspired by some of their most popular door hardware designs, the four knobs and three levers in the new OMNIA Prodigy collection were engineered with beauty, durability and affordabili...

Corbin Russwin announces the addition of two new decorative levers to its Piet Lever Collection in the Muséo line, which provides designers, architects and end-users with more...

Kaba’s E-Plex 1500 electronic, pushbutton deadbolt lock helps increase security in auxiliary lock applications while eliminating problems and costs associated with issuing, controlling...

The Silent Electrification (SE) option for Adams Rite exit devices boasts low current draw and delivers up to 100 lbs preload release. Available with 3000, 8000 series exit devices...

The sleek, low profile M680 series from Securitron delivers unsurpassed intelligence, style and convenience. Combining options for integrated video surveillance and motion detection...

Keeler Architectural Door Hardware with SecuRemote Technology allows secure and remote home access management. Keeler has re-invented the architectural mortise lock by re-engineering...

Von Duprin's concealed vertical cable (CVC) exit devices, which install in minutes, have been tested to have a design rating of +/- 75 pounds per square foot (psf) with a ...

TownSteel introduces its new and innovative CE Series ANSI Grade 1 Cylindrical lockset. The CE Series incorporates durability with architectural design. Features of our patent...

The HES 8500 series is the first concealed electric strike solution for mortise locksets. This revolutionary electric strike works with 3/4" mortise locksets in either metal or...