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ALOA Booth 401 Sargent Manufacturing Company's new Push/Pull trim on the Sargent 8200 mortise lock is aesthetically pleasing and ideal for many healthcare environments. The ligature-resistant Push/Pull trim mounts on the ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 8200 mortise...

Product • July 13th, 2010

New Products

RW4 Plus / EZ®-Clone Plus Kaba Ilco Corp.’s RW4 Plus and Ilco EZ®-Clone Plus cloning devices combine all of the previous features and benefits with the capability to clone Philips encrypted transponder keys, increasing cloning capabilities to...

Article • July 6th, 2010

Exit Device Conversion

A lever lock-equipped fire door and jamb is converted to a rim exit device, while maintaining the fire rating.

Article • July 6th, 2010

Q&A: ILA Great Lakes Chapter President Pete Dinschel

Pete Dinschel answers Locksmith Ledger’s questions about his job and the access control system used at his workplace, the Carpenters Training Center.

Article • July 6th, 2010

Indicator Mortise Lock Series

ALOA Booth 737 TownSteel's new Indicator Mortise Lock Series is the latest addition to TownSteel's line of quality architectural hardware products. These indicator mortise locks are available in escutcheon and sectional trim packages. TownSteel also...

Product • June 30th, 2010

PD Series Hospital Locks

Marks USA PD Series Hospital Push/Pull Mortise and Cylindrical style locksets, designed for use in healthcare facilities, feature an improved short retraction angle, particularly beneficial when a simple push or pull on the paddle using your elbow or...

Product • June 22nd, 2010

Concealed Electric Power Transfer

Securitron's Concealed Electric Power Transfer effectively routes low voltage wires between the frame and the door's electrified hardware. The CEPT is designed to be mortised into the edges of the door and frame, generally above the second hinge. CEPT...

Product • June 22nd, 2010

Dual Force 2190 Deadbolt/Deadlatch

ALOA Booth 401 The Dual Force 2190 Deadbolt/Deadlatch from Adams Rite is the industry's first narrow stile interconnected deadbolt and deadlatch for aluminum entrance systems. The Dual Force 2190 provides the functionality of a full mortise lock in a...

Product • June 21st, 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

ANSI/BHMA Standards For Residential Grade Hardware

Product grades are defined by performance benchmarks, with Grade 1 being the highest level of performance.

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

American Lock Helps The Locksmith Sell

The American Lock tagline tells it all, “The Locksmith’s Lock.” American padlocks have always been known for quality products and that saying remains true today. American Lock is now a Division of Master Lock Company, but the solid body...

Article • March 3rd, 2010

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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

Gramercy Levers

SARGENT Manufacturing Company (www.sargentlock.com) introduces the Gramercy Series, inspired by the architectural innovation of the New York City neighborhood of Gramercy Park, now part of the Studio Collection of decorative levers. Gramercy levers can...

Product • February 19th, 2010

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