Door Hardware

  • Access 800 NE1

    Facilities can expand their networked access control system with CORBIN RUSSWIN's Access 800 NE1, a Wiegand-compatible Grade 1 lock with proximity reader. Mechanical door hardware-mortise locks, cylindrical locks and exit devices-can be added into an...

    Product • July 24th, 2009

  • Making It Easier To Open The Door

    In my experience, people never want to use two hands to open a door. Whenever possible, most people try to unlock and open the door with the same hand. People will use the key to push or pull a door open. For many narrow stile aluminum glass...

    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

  • Frascio International Decorative Door Hardware

    Schlage and Von Duprin are representing Frascio International's decorative door hardware and accessory trim products in North America. Schlage and Von Duprin channel partners now have a broader offering to sell into high-rise multi-family applications...

    Product • April 23rd, 2009

  • Adams Rite eFORCE 150: Retrofit Aluminum Glass Storefront Door

    The Adams Rite eForce 150 takes the place of the exterior trim and changes the operation of the mortise cylinder to mechanical override. We installed the eForce onto a section of narrow stile aluminum/glass storefront door extrusion.

    Article • April 1st, 2009

  • Couture Collection

    Baldwin Hardware introduces its Couture Collection of six highly detailed knobs and roses. These new, solid forged brass styles are part of Baldwin's Estate collection of locking door hardware, available in 21 finishes as varied as oil rubbed bronze...

    Product • March 24th, 2009

  • DOOR LOCK UPGRADE: From Cylindrical Lock To Mortise Lock

    This modification provided the capability of a deadbolt and dead latch in one lock (mortise) mechanism while maintaining the integrity of the door.

    Article • January 1st, 2009

  • Single Storefront Doors and Profits

    The lock stile is where the majority of day-to-day lock service is performed. From keyed cylinders and thumb-turns to latches deadbolts and hook bolts, this is where the action is.

    Article • November 1st, 2008

  • SL57 Continuous Hinge

    Fix sagging doors equipped with electrical devices for good. Our rugged SL57 full surface geared continuous hinge - perfect for retrofit - uses our patent-pending process to pass electricity from frame to door while protecting and concealing the...

    Product • October 23rd, 2008

  • Hinge REPLACEMENT Brings Profits

    The next time you’re called to fix a lock, take a look at the hinge. If you’re unfamiliar with installing geared continuous hinges, you’re missing a profitable opportunity

    Article • October 1st, 2007

  • Market Trends: How Consumers Purchase Decorative Door Hardware

    Because locksmiths can also install the purchased hardware, the opportunity to offer customers a total package, including the door set and its installation, is available — something neither showrooms nor large retailers can offer

    Article • August 1st, 2007

  • An Overview of Mechanical Exit Devices

    In simple terms, an exit device is a lock with an inside release bar. Variations include standard, fire-rated, rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices and a number of specialty exit bars.

    Article • May 1st, 2007

  • Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull Steel Door Tool Simplifies Hardware Changes

    One of the more difficult modifications is recessing a latch pocket into a hollow metal door edge to accommodate an auxiliary lock. Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull tool makes this task much simpler.

    Article • April 1st, 2007

  • DHI Product Spotlight

    A roundup of products on display at the annual Door and Hardware Institute annual covention Sept. 11-16 in San Diego.

    Article • September 1st, 2006

  • Does Your Business Hinge on Profit? An Overview of Butt Hinges

    Hinges. Do you sell them? Do you service them? Do you replace them? Many locksmiths service the leading edge of the door from top to bottom.

    Article • September 1st, 2006