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  • Back Page, July 2011
    Back Page, July 2011

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Gerry Finch started a series on the "Language of Masterkeying." Jerry Levine warned against buying low cost "open anything" car lock tools sold by slick telephone salesmen. Harrison Electronics guided us through car alarm...

    Article • June 14th, 2011

  • Transitioning To Electronics: Getting Started In CCTV
    Transitioning To Electronics: Getting Started In CCTV

    “Access control is a lot more involved because you’re dealing with hardware considerations, codes, cable going back, the controller, creating different sites, etc. CCTV is much simpler.”

    Article • June 7th, 2011

  • News Briefs July
    News Briefs July

    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
    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
    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
    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
    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.
    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.
    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
    The Back Page

    10 And 20 Years Ago

    Article • June 3rd, 2011

  • Twin Air Jack
    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
    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
    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
    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™
    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

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