Cylindrical Locks

  • Powering Standalone Electromechanical Locks

    Standalone electromechanical locks require battery power in order to operate. Most network-capable, standalone electromechanical locks have a battery condition indicator. As the battery in a networked lock begins to reach replacement, the software can...

    Article • January 28th, 2011

  • Trends in Electronic Locks

    The electromechanical lock is not new. I installed battery operated motorized deadbolts and electronic locks way back in the 1980s. I remember a “key free” electromechanical knob and deadbolt lockset that was pretty amazing. To enter the...

    Article • January 27th, 2011

  • Cylindrical And Mortise Lock Functions

    When I first started doing lock work, I was told to be very careful and read the packaging to be certain the lock installed onto the door was the correct finish and operation. My early jobs were restricted to cylindrical and tubular locks. Living in...

    Article • January 17th, 2011

  • PD Series

    Marks USA PD Series Hospital Push/Pull mortise and cylindrical style locksets designed for use in healthcare facilities satisfies the universal demand for hospital hardware. The locksets design innovation, with an improved short retraction angle, is...

    Product • January 14th, 2011

  • News Briefs

    Walmart™ Chooses Alarm Lock's DL2700 For Remodel Alarm Lock is supplying its top-selling Trilogy® T2 DL2700 to a major procurement company, which supplies Walmart General Contractors nationwide. The Trilogy® DL2700s are used in the Pharmacy for...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Changeable Function Mortise Locks

    The mortise lock has been around for more than 100 years, installed into commercial buildings and residences. The mortise lock is stronger and has more function choices than cylindrical or tubular locks. The reason is the case is larger and more parts...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • Medeco's Next Generation of Access Control

    NEXGEN XT allows facilities that utilize SFIC cylinders to retrofit those cylinders to add user scheduling, audit logs of entry, and key expiration without any wiring, hardware changes or door and frame modifications.

    Article • January 5th, 2011

  • Improving Home Security

      Home security has become more complex with the introduction of electromechanical locks and the additional benefits they provide. However, unlike commercial and institutional facilities, residential security does not appear to be embracing the...

    Article • January 4th, 2011

  • Continuing Education

      Throughout the year, manufacturers of locks and door hardware make it easy for locksmiths to upgrade their skills and / or learn something new to help their locksmithing businesses prosper. Locksmith distributors are another excellent source for...

    Article • December 13th, 2010

  • News Briefs

    Mul-T-Lock USA Launches MT5®+ Mul-T-Lock’s sophisticated all new, 5th generation platform, the MT5+ locking system, utilizes keys and cylinders with a long-life patent extending to 2025 and includes a triple locking mechanism defined by: A...

    Article • December 13th, 2010

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    AN ARGUMENT AGAINST VAN SIGNS Many locksmiths have some form of signage on their service vehicles. It has been an excellent way to attract attention and gain new business. Unfortunately signs can also attract unwanted attention. Driving an unmarked...

    Article • December 7th, 2010

  • Norton X-in™ Power Door Operator Retrofit

    A Norton 5900 Series X-in is installed onto the corridor doorway of a handicap-designated hospital room.

    Article • December 3rd, 2010

  • ACCESS 800® WI1 LOCKSET

    Corbin Russwin's Access 800® WI1 lockset comes with intelligent WiFi access control.The Access 800 WI1 is ideal for bringing access control to areas of a building that are cost-prohibitive and challenging to wire. It is a complete solution...

    Product • November 23rd, 2010

  • Marshall Best Security Corporation

    Company • November 3rd, 2010

  • Decorative Hardware The Emtek Way

    Emtek product displays enable their dealers to show their customers a “touch and feel” sampling of the available designs.

    Article • November 1st, 2010