Commercial Security

  • Art Misiewicz: Institutional Locksmith Extraordinaire

    This university locksmith is responsible for 22 buildings and more than 3500 individual door openings. Several different master key systems are used.

    Article • October 1st, 2009

  • Products You Need From ESP

    Known primarily for key blanks, ESP’s newest products include heavy duty cam locks, replacement postal locks and a line of electric switch locks.

    Article • October 1st, 2009

  • Electromechanical Lock Overview

    Probably one of the most important features of an electromechanical lock is the capability of controlling access offering a choice of authorization credentials.

    Article • October 1st, 2009

  • SmartLOC Pro-Line: A New Program For Locksmiths

    New rekeyable cylinders geared to the locksmith market

    Article • September 1st, 2009

  • Commercial Security Hardware: It All Starts With The Door

    Doors can be equipped with push / pull hardware, door viewers, sweeps, plates, flush bolts, center pivots, offset pivots, butt hinges, concealed over-head hinges, floor closers, or over-head surface / concealed closers.

    Article • September 1st, 2009

  • Creating a Preemptive Defense Against Personal Injury Lawsuits

    The best way to avoid a personal injury lawsuit is to keep door hardware, particularly closers and operators, in good working order.

    Article • September 1st, 2009

  • News Briefs

    Baldwin Enters Commercial Hardware Market Baldwin Hardware's new commercial offering balances both form and function, through design-driven solutions that enhance entrances, while combining Grade 1 mortise locks and decorative trim with...

    Article • September 1st, 2009

  • Codelocks CL600 Series Mechanical: On-Door Code Change

    Time to Install: 15 to 30 minutes Necessary Tools: 1-3/16” bit (minimum cross bore opening), 3/8” bit...

    Article • August 1st, 2009

  • SDC Expands Line Of Non-Electrified Mechanical Locks

    Commercial and institutional locksmiths will be needed to install mechanical locks and master key systems for many years to come.

    Article • August 1st, 2009

  • Getting ’em Coming AND Going

    RCI Introduces DE8310 Delayed Egress And EW8310 Early Warning Electromagnetic Locking systems

    Article • August 1st, 2009

  • New Product Spotlight

    A & B Fire Safes A & B Safe Corporation is adding a new line of insulated fire safes to its product offering. These One & Two Hour fires safes are available in nine single-door models and three double-door models. They accept all current...

    Article • August 1st, 2009

  • Making It Easier To Open The Door

    In my experience, people never want to use two hands to open a door. Whenever possible, most people try to unlock and open the door with the same hand. People will use the key to push or pull a door open. For many narrow stile aluminum glass...

    Article • July 2nd, 2009

  • The Evolution Of Access Control

    Institutional locksmiths share their views on standalone locks, electronic access control and wireless systems.

    Article • July 2nd, 2009

  • Dispenser Keys: A New Profit Source

    Unified KeySource has developed business relationships with companies in the dispenser field and makes these keys readily available to the locksmith industry.

    Article • June 2nd, 2009

  • Clark Security’s Merrifield Sees Economic Upswing Ahead

    Mr. Merrifield said that all businesses have dodged a “near-death” experience and have become more cautious. He predicts that by mid-to-late 2009, the economy will improve.

    Article • June 2nd, 2009