Commercial Security

Solving Commercial Door Problems

Sargent Cast End Cap
Sargent Cast End Cap
Dark door on concrete slab building absorbs heat
Dark door on concrete slab building absorbs heat
Door Warpage
Door Warpage
Pin and Barrel Continuous Hinge
Pin and Barrel Continuous Hinge
Select Products Aluminum Geared Continuous Hinge
Select Products Aluminum Geared Continuous Hinge
Pemko Automatic door bottoms
Pemko Automatic door bottoms
Don-Jo Kick plates
Don-Jo Kick plates

Commercial doors range from high-end decorative entry doors equipped with automatic door operators to alley or loading dock doors that get opened using a cart, fork lift or pallet jack. Using these two examples, we show how the operational life of a door, opening and the attached hardware can be dramatically different. In addition to the doors, the condition of the building is also a significant factor in the operational life and a good indicator of the problems that may occur. By building...
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Solving Commercial Door Problems

Finding solutions to commercial door problems requires taking the time necessary to discover the causes of the problems.

Article • June 3rd, 2013
Wired Vs. Wireless: Access Control Basics

Statistics show that fewer than 10 percent of commercial buildings use electronic access control. Many of those commercial buildings have fewer than 10 doors. This provides a phenomenal opportunity.

Article • May 1st, 2013
Integrated Exit Alarms and Access Control

An alarm function can be part of an integrated solution such as an exit device, delayed egress, access control, or security alarm.

Article • April 1st, 2013
Standalones For Commercial/Institutional Security Solutions

All access control systems, regardless of their size, are built and installed one door at a time. Each door needs to be designed, installed and operate like it’s the only door in the system.

Article • January 2nd, 2013
Installing An RCI 3590 Prox 'N Lock

No visible keyway or dial is needed to operate this cabinet lock. The outer surface of the drawer or door remains unblemished with the lock mechanism hidden inside. RFID cards or keyfobs open the lock.

Article • January 1st, 2013
Securitech’s Trident Multi-Point Exit Lock Helps Retailers Combat Theft

Delayed egress was the last major feature added to the Trident system. Many retail stores want to prevent both as break-ins and grab and runs. The Trident with delayed egress option fills this need with a code compliant system.

Article • December 3rd, 2012
An Overview: Aluminum Stile Glass Storefront Doors

Aluminum storefront doors can be equipped with door hardware including exit devices, mortise locks, pushbutton locks, push bars, pull handles, levers and paddles. Most common is probably the pivot bolt deadbolt.

Article • December 3rd, 2012
Detex Outdoor Area System Secures Garden Center

Detex Corporation offers a life safety and security hardware system designed specifically for retail buildings that have areas exposed to the weather.

News • October 30th, 2012
IR Clarifies Two Confusing Commercial Building Codes

Updated ICC and NFPA codes for stairwell re-entry and elevator lobbies may require upgrades

News • September 26th, 2012
Delta Lock Has The Cabinet Lock You Need

Key removable core cabinet locks, sliding showcase door locks, desk locks and IC locks are available in a wide range of styles and sizes.

Article • September 5th, 2012
United Airlines Keeps Track of Valuable Tools with Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® System

Key Control Systems Support Accountability Policies and Procedures

Press Release • July 20th, 2012
Stanley Security Products Partners With Top Notch

Top Notch becomes the premier national wholesale distributor for the Precision (PHI), Stanley Door Closers (SDC) and Stanley Commercial Hardware product lines, complementing the existing K2 product line currently offered by Top Notch.

News • June 27th, 2012
Dual Force® 2190

Dual Force® 2190 Deadbolt/Deadlatch is the industry’s first narrow stile interconnected deadbolt and deadlatch for aluminum entrance systems.

Product • May 30th, 2012
DORMA Announces Access Tech Contributions to Fraunhofer CSE's Building Technology Showcase

Highlights importance of advanced technologies in commercial building retrofits and new construction

Press Release • May 10th, 2012
Access Control: Doing the Ground Work

It is better to have a system with more features than the customer requested than to have a system that does not provide for the basic needs or has no ability to expand.

Article • May 2nd, 2012

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