Commercial Security

  • 30 Under 30 Interview

    Seth and Alex Hecht, Able Locksmith

    Article • September 3rd, 2010

  • Olympus Lock: Defining Rekeyable Cabinet Locks

    Olympus offers easily rekeyable pin-tumbler, IC and engineered cabinet lock bodies, as well as keyways and cabinet lock solutions for commercial and institutional facilities.

    Article • September 3rd, 2010

  • Impulse Buying Through Customers’ Eyes

    The sales of impulse items and the standard over-the-counter sales of duplicate keys, etc., can go a long way to cover the costs of day-to-day operation.

    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

  • NetworxTMTrilogy® Exit

    ALOA Booth 315 Upgrade existing panic bars wirelessly with Networx TM Trilogy® Exit keyless PIN access or Prox ID. Get Trilogy convenience, un/lock schedules, programming flexibility, audit trail and wireless connectivity to panic exit devices from...

    Product • June 30th, 2010

  • RCI 3800 Series

    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

  • 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

  • Locksmith Licensing Update

    Oregon Steps Up

    Article • May 3rd, 2010

  • IP In Security

    In security, the terms IP and networks are used in a casual way to describe products and technologies which incorporate individual characteristics of Internet Protocol without literally being IP or network appliances.

    Article • May 3rd, 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

  • Electronic Cabinet Locks

    Security for inside and outside of the cabinet

    Article • May 3rd, 2010

  • 9600/9700/9800 Series Exit Devices

    Based on the workhorse 9000 Series heavy duty devices, DORMA's 9600/9700/9800 Series narrow stile exit devices easily retrofit DORMA's 5000 series and most other manufacturers' narrow stile devices. The 9600 Series (concealed vertical rod) and 9800...

    Product • April 27th, 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

  • 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