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Installing The LCN 4040XP With Spring Cush Arm

The LCN 4040XP is the second generation heavy duty door closer designed to withstand even more rigorous applications.

Article • January 8th, 2010

Pool Gate Solution: Positive Force Gate Closing System

The Positive Force Gate Closing System is based on an overhead concealed door closer whose arm can travel in both directions. Locksmiths have installed these hydraulic closers for over 40 years.

Article • January 8th, 2010

Delayed Egress: The Safe Solution for Security, Loss Prevention & Patient Safety

The locksmith must determine the hierarchy of LAHJs for a particular situation, and to take the necessary steps to assure compliance.

Article • January 8th, 2010

Norton Trinity 9000 Series Door Closer

The basic design of a door closer is to safely close, latch and secure a door without slamming or endangering persons trying to enter or leave through the doorway opening. For most applications and taking into account the frame and door are...

Article • November 1st, 2009

Commercial Security Hardware: It All Starts With The Door

Doors can be equipped with push / pull hardware, door viewers, sweeps, plates, flush bolts, center pivots, offset pivots, butt hinges, concealed over-head hinges, floor closers, or over-head surface / concealed closers.

Article • September 1st, 2009

Product Showcase

E-Plex® 3200 Narrow Stile ASIS Booth 4239 DHI Booth 1121 Kaba Access Control introduces the E-Plex 3200 Series Narrow Stile Lock, an electronic, software-controlled, PIN-based lock for narrow stile aluminum glass door applications that...

Article • September 1st, 2009

Creating a Preemptive Defense Against Personal Injury Lawsuits

The best way to avoid a personal injury lawsuit is to keep door hardware, particularly closers and operators, in good working order.

Article • September 1st, 2009

Lessons learned at the LCN Low Energy Power Operators Workshop

This certification enhances the locksmith’s image as a security professional and provides another tool for winning future door operator business.

Article • July 2nd, 2009

A Day In The Life Of An Institutional Locksmith

We interview a government locksmith responsible for 15,000 doors. This past year, his four-person staff handled over 800 calls for service, installing or servicing 50 to 100 locks each month

Article • July 2nd, 2009

Door Basics

Locksmiths service door locks. If the door is equipped with a closer, be it surface mount or concealed, locksmiths service door closers. Locksmiths adjust door hinges so the door can close. Why not install doors? They can be a very profitable option...

Article • May 1st, 2009

Door Controls Catalog

Falcon Door Hardware customers can now review the complete portfolio of Falcon door control solutions in a just-released 32-page catalog. The document details the most current product information and specifications on all Falcon door closer solutions...

Product • March 24th, 2009

An Overview of Hospital Hardware

Hospital security hardware and locks must comply with Life Safety codes and other standards.

Article • February 1st, 2009

Falcon 8200 Series

For commercial applications needing an automatic operator that combines a value price point with a small footprint, minimal installation time and elegant design, the Falcon 8200 Series Automatic Operator provides a complete "in the box" response...

Product • January 21st, 2009

Promoting Your Business for Profit

Don’t assume your customers already know what you do. Remember, a few of these same people will walk in your store, look around at the walls holding 127,000 key blanks hanging on pegs and ask, “Do you cut keys?”

Article • January 1st, 2009

Expanded Warranty

Falcon Door Hardware customers will now get a new 10-year warranty on Falcon locks, exits and closers shipped on or after Nov. 1, 2008. These products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when used according to...

Product • December 16th, 2008

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