High Security

  • Degree Patented Key System

    SARGENT Manufacturing Company's new  Degree patented key system is now available for mortise, rim, component and Large Format Interchangeable Core (LFIC) cylinders.  The  system offers patented protection from unauthorized key duplication through...

    Product • June 24th, 2011

  • Global Safety Padlocks

    Master Lock Company introduces its global safety padlock designed specifically for lockout applications, identification, weather resistance and keying capabilities. Multi-national corporations needing a consistent global safety lockout program can...

    Product • June 17th, 2011

  • Arrow Sliding Door Core

    Arrow Lock™ has added a sliding door core, the SD series, to its Arrow Pointe™ SFIC family of interchangeable core products.   The SD series is ideally suited to applications used to protect valuables in sliding door cabinets, such a retail...

    Product • May 19th, 2011

  • Security Starts At Home

    Locksmiths looking to grow their businesses in a challenging economy might want to consider installing alarm systems. After all, security starts at home, and locksmiths have been securing premises, both commercial and residential, for decades (perhaps...

    Article • May 6th, 2011

  • Arrow Starts A Revolution

    The Arrow Revolution touchscreen electronic standalone lock works for retrofits as well as new installations.

    Article • May 4th, 2011

  • Napco Introducing New Products at ISC West

    Products include Alarm Lock Networx™ new Prox ID and PIN code keypads and 2-door access controller and the Marks USA Triple Play, consisting of Grade 1 Mortise & Cylindrical Locksets, Panic Devices and Door Closers.

    Press Release • April 4th, 2011

  • Arrow Starts a Revolution

    Standalone locks have become an important product group as end-users in all the market segments learn to appreciate the benefits of electronic access control and the cost savings that a battery operated non-networked solution can provide. After all...

    Article • April 1st, 2011

  • Sargent and Greenleaf Opens Innovative Electronic Lock Manufacturing Facility

    New Facility will Help S&G Meet the Rapidly Growing Demand For Their Electronic Locks

    Press Release • March 29th, 2011

  • Assa Cliq

    The ASSA CLIQ system provides encrypted access control data in an electromechanical key that will communicate with a miniature servo-motor within the CLIQ cylinder. C4 CLIQ cylinders retrofit standard mortise, rim, and cylindrical locksets. They can...

    Product • January 31st, 2011

  • 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

  • Medeco Logic & M3 Logic: Security and Flexibility

    In 2006 Medeco established the LOGIC technology eCylinder platform by integrating Assa Abloy CLIQ technology into Medeco mechanical products.  The product portfolio is based on the IKON solution which is an Assa Abloy sister company.  Logic was...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • 8310 Electromagnetic Lock

    These hard-working multi-purpose electromagnetic locks enhance building security and install quickly. Several standard features make these magnets the

    Product • December 23rd, 2010

  • Early Warning Electro-Magnetic Lock

    The EW8310 is more than an Electromagnetic lock, it can also sense when an intruder is attempting to gain access into a building through a locked door. The patented built-in sensor detects attempted forced entry and activates a local and/or remote...

    Product • December 23rd, 2010

  • 0162 Rim Strike

    Designed especially to operate with rim exit devices. The 0162 is completely surface mounted, no more cutting of the frame. The rugged stainless steel design accommodates hollow metal, aluminum and wood door frames. The one piece conventional...

    Product • December 23rd, 2010

  • The Back Page

    20 Years Ago The January 1991 Locksmith Ledger cover theme was “Focus On Electronic Security.” Stephen Little at Ilco Unican asked, “How does the locksmith fit into the ever-changing world of electronic products?” Robert R. MacDonald wrote...

    Article • December 14th, 2010