The Locksmith/Security Access Professional's source for Cylindrical Locks

Designed for use in applications where durability is the deciding factor, the RCI 3800 Series lever set has a unique "clutch" mechanism that radically reduces wear and abuse experienced with typical cylindrical lever sets. When locked, the lever...

Product • June 21st, 2010

Pro-Lok: Install And Protect

To resist unauthorized access, Pro-Lok has developed the patent pending Entry Armor™ latch protection system.

Article • June 1st, 2010

A-1 Lock Installation Tools

Installation tools simplify installing mortise, cylindrical and handleset locks. There are even installation tools for installing cabinet and utility locks.

Article • June 1st, 2010

Mastering IC Pin Stack Mathematics

Each IC lock manufacturer has its own pinning system. For locksmiths who service many different types of IC systems, it can be difficult to remember which pinning system to use.

Article • June 1st, 2010

Servicing Schlage F Series Locks

The keyed F Series locks have a five-pin tumbler “C” keyway lock cylinder.

Article • June 1st, 2010

Basic Single-Door Access Control System Secures Conference Room

Components installed includes a standalone keypad, electrified mortise lock, power supply and power transfer butt hinge.

Article • May 3rd, 2010

Yale inTouch™ Receives Good Design Award

Yale's inTouch™ has been recognized by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies as a 2009 GOOD DESIGN Award winner. Yale’s inTouch™ combines a capacitive...

Article • April 5th, 2010

ASSA ABLOY Wins Design Awards

Three ASSA ABLOY Group brands were honored among the world’s top corporations in the GOOD DESIGN awards, for setting the highest standards for the best, most advanced product designs. Founded in 1950 by Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and...

Article • March 3rd, 2010

The Transformation From Mechanical To Wireless Communicating Locks

Wireless communication means no wires to transfer the information to a personal computer or to another lock.

Article • March 3rd, 2010

News Briefs: MARKS USA Locksets Chosen for High-End Manhattan Condos

The Visionaire and the Brompton luxury condominiums chose Marks USA door hardware

Article • February 1st, 2010

New Kwikset Key Control™ Deadbolt

Kwikset Key Control™ deadbolts are designed for multi-family housing, student housing, assisted living or rental properties. A deadbolt lock provides security while a keyless passage lock is used for normal ingress and egress.

Article • February 1st, 2010

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Article • February 1st, 2010

Latch Protection and Security Strikes

Latch protection products limit access to the latch and the bolt areas between the lock edge of the door and the jamb.

Article • February 1st, 2010

C500 Series

DORMA Architectural Hardware's new C500 Series Locksets feature a high-performance cylindrical chassis for applications requiring ANSI A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 products. The key-in-lever locksets offer two ADA-compliant lever designs (radiused and...

Product • January 21st, 2010

Grimestopper

GKL's GrimestopperTM is inexpensive take on lock cylinder weather guards. This value added product can be used with mortise and rim cylinders, cam locks, switch locks etc. GrimeStopper stands up to the harshest cold weather, protecting against extreme...

Product • January 21st, 2010

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