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Medeco’s M3 Logic Offers Enhanced Electronic Accountability With facilities around the world requiring greater security, Medeco Security Locks answers the call with its newest Logic electronic cylinder platform, M³ Logic. With M 3 Logic, users...

Article • June 7th, 2011

Getting Into The Swing of Things

Our locksmith shop welcomes the challenge of supplying electronic access controls on exterior gates as it is a change of pace and another activity to add to our portfolio of indoor services. Sometimes the requirement is for a total turn-key...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Distributor Q&A: U.S. Lock

Long Island, NY-based locksmith distributor U.S. Lock offers 10,000+ products by more than 100 manufacturers, plus exclusive brands like U.S. Lock®, Legend® and Patton Security Products®. This distributor serves a national market, with counter...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Tibbe Locks Live On

In 1988 the four-door Mercur Scorpio was introduced by Ford through Lincoln-Mercury dealers. This was a model designed primarily for European markets and the most interesting feature for locksmiths was that it used a new locking system. Very early...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Servicing Schlage Primus/Primus XP Lock Cylinders

Schlage introduced the Primus high security lock cylinder during the fourth quarter of 1988. Schlage Primus was introduced with key-in-knob/lever, rim and mortise lock cylinders. The Primus cylinder is a modified six-pin tumbler conventional Schlage...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Locksmithing Etc.

Detex ECL-230X Series Panic Device Detex Corporation has introduced the heavy-duty, single and multi-point deadbolt-equipped panic devices, the ECL-230 Series for protection against back door break-ins. The non-handed Detex ECL-230X Series devices...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Locksmithing Etc.

2012 Ram Cargo Vans According to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload and up to 3,600 pounds in towing capability. Power is supplied by a...

Article • June 3rd, 2011

The Back Page

10 And 20 Years Ago

Article • June 3rd, 2011

Twin Air Jack

Miami-based Access Tools introduces the Twin Air Jack tm , a natural evolution of the standard single bladder air wedges. The Twin Air Jack tm comes with two separate smaller bladders connected by dual tubing to a single pump. This effective...

Product • June 2nd, 2011

KW1 Blank

The Keybrid combines a key ring w/ a standard key blank (SC1 / Schlage or KW1 / Kwikset) which covers 95 percent of the front door cylinders in North America. By using one, an individual can always quickly & easily find their front door key...

Product • June 1st, 2011

Door Closers, Top to Bottom

The most important thing about door closers has nothing to do with the closers themselves. Before installing, servicing or adjusting a door closer, make certain the hinges are properly lubricated, the hinge screws are tight and the door closes...

Article • May 31st, 2011

Keybrid Incorporated

The Keybrid combines a key ring w/ a standard key blank (SC1 / Schlage or KW1 / Kwikset) which covers 95% of the front door cylinders in North America. By using one, an individual can always quickly & easily find their front door key. Invented in 2009...

Company • May 25th, 2011

Jacket Auto Remote Cover™

Kaba Ilco Corp. introduces a line of auto remote fob jackets. The Jacket Auto Remote Cover™ provides protection against breaks and scratches. Jackets are constructed of lightweight silicone, much like protective cell phone covers. Simply slide the...

Product • May 24th, 2011

ADI Toolapalooza: Coming to a Branch Near You

Don’t miss the ADI Toolapalooza tour coming to a branch near you. From May 23rd to May 27th, ADI will highlight a different industry-leading tool vendor at its locations across the country and will offer 20 percent off their products. Security...

Press Release • May 18th, 2011

Back Page June 2011

TWENTY YEARS AGO Safe products were the topic of the June 1991 issue. Ilco-Unican reported on their P40 safe deposit lock. Jerry Levine debunked the rumor about an eight-hour time delay for VATS interrogating. Jerry also asked the burning...

Article • May 16th, 2011

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