Commercial Security

  • Lab: A History of Pins and Products for the Locksmith

    LAB is capable of manufacturing 2 billion lock tumbler pins a year

    Article • December 1st, 2008

  • Keyless Entry Basics

    The primary goal of any keyless system is to eliminate access by keys, so the keys that do bypass these systems must be carefully guarded and never distributed casually.

    Article • December 1st, 2008

  • Retrofitting an Electronic Safe Lock Into A Floor Safe, PART2

    I was invited to the retrofitting of an Eclipse Rota-Bolt in-floor safe with a La Gard LG BASIC electronic lock.

    Article • November 1st, 2008

  • NUVICO Cameras Secure Health Club

    The Zoom-Matic series brings refined technology and the somewhat unique programmable zoom to a fixed camera, along with easy, streamlined installation features.

    Article • November 1st, 2008

  • Increasing Security with the PDQ Industries XGT 135 Cylindrical Leverset

    In case of an emergency, this classroom function lock can be secured from inside the classroom or office, so occupants don’t have to step outside to lock or unlock the outside lever. The inside lever is always free for egress.

    Article • November 1st, 2008

  • Tailgate Detection System

    Kouba Systems has released a single housing tailgate detection system with lock output relay. This single housing system simplifies the installation process by eliminating the need for through-beam sensor alignment. The housing is only 6" x 2 1/8" and...

    Product • October 23rd, 2008

  • Custom Catalog

    MARKS USA's new Custom Levers, Knobs & Escutcheons catalog has over 250 images of standard and custom design decorative locksets which have been installed in a variety of worldwide projects: The Plaza Hotel and Condominiums, New York, The Visionaire...

    Product • October 23rd, 2008

  • Earn Recurring Revenue with Alarm Lock iSEE Video

    Our locksmith industry has primarily focused on products which protect lives and property by physical prevention. Install a lock and thieves cannot enter. Another approach to security involves what happens after an incident. If you can’t stop...

    Article • October 1st, 2008

  • Healthcare Institutions: Mining The Opening

    A gold miner finds a single piece of gold in the rock. He’s excited about the find, but looking around he see’s nothing else of value. Does he leave the site, satisfied with his one small discovery? An experienced miner will dig deeper, looking...

    Article • October 1st, 2008

  • LazerTech: Affordable High Security Locks

    One locksmith product we can profitably depend on is high security locks. Most customers readily appreciate a system which provides key control plus a defense against both forced entry and lock picking. When compared to untrained key cutters at big...

    Article • September 1st, 2008

  • Servicing the Yale Large Format Interchangeable Core

    The Interchangeable Core (IC) lock mechanism was developed as a simpler way to rekey locking hardware without removing the entire lockset/cylinder from the door. Interchangeable core lock mechanisms can be used with any type of lock hardware...

    Article • September 1st, 2008

  • Padlock Potential

    Padlocks have come a long way to offer an expanded line of features and benefits that allow you to provide your customer with a customized product to fit their needs

    Article • September 1st, 2008

  • iSee Video

    Alarm Lock's iSee Video plug-and-play surveillance system gives commercial end-users peace of mind and lets them monitor their business over the Internet. This system installs seamlessly and provides RMR from CCTV video installations in new and...

    Product • August 14th, 2008

  • Masterkeying Basics: Lock Cylinders

    There is no substitution for experience. When beginning locksmiths encounter problems, it behooves them to disassemble lock cylinders and take a close look at what is going on.

    Article • August 1st, 2008

  • An Overview of Intercoms & Telephone Entry Systems

    Since many of these products are available over the Internet as do-it-yourself projects, the locksmith’s challenge is to convince your customers that you specialize, customize and assemble the exact components into a system that meets their needs at...

    Article • August 1st, 2008