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SARGENT Manufacturing Company introduces new Push/Pull trim on the SARGENT 8200 mortise lock that is aesthetically pleasing and ideal for many healthcare environments. Multiple mounting orientations translate to increased flexibility and safety, an...

Product • December 13th, 2010

What Does IP Mean?

Contrary to what you may have been told, IP does not necessarily mean “In for Problems.” IP is the acronym for Internet Protocol which is the set of techniques used by many hosts for transmitting data over the Internet. The current version of the...

Article • December 10th, 2010

Norton X-in™ Power Door Operator Retrofit

A Norton 5900 Series X-in is installed onto the corridor doorway of a handicap-designated hospital room.

Article • December 3rd, 2010

Door Alarms and Building Codes

A healthcare facility was concerned about meeting code requirements but also needed to prevent patients from wandering off in the event of an emergency

Article • December 3rd, 2010

Arrow Revolution™ Proves Reliable in Harshest Conditions

Arrow Lock™ has tested its Revolution Touch-screen keyless entry system under the world’s harshest conditions, including fire, water, impact, and freezing cold. The result: Revolution proved rugged even in the toughest challenges. (See...

Article • October 1st, 2010

Banner Thunderbird Sticks With Sargent Locks

The 2009 expansion of Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ, was all about the doors - literally and figuratively. From a figurative perspective, the expansion opened up the door to a new level of medical attention and patient service...

Article • October 1st, 2010

MARKS USA Expands Product Line

Marks USA is now truly a one-stop company for almost any architectural hardware product.

Article • October 1st, 2010

It’s All in the Hips: Sargent ALP Push/Pull Hospital Handles

ALP Push/Pull Trim provides an alternative to knob or lever mortise locks. It is available with the non-toxic MicroShield® finish coating.

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

Stanley ULTRASHIELD TM

Available in two finishes, 630AM Satin Stainless Steel and 626AM Satin Chrome, the UltraShieldTM protection is available to Stanley Security Solutions Precision Hardware Apex 2000 exit device and BEST TM Lock 8K, 9K, 40H, 7T and 8T series of products...

Product • August 13th, 2010

Fix High-Traffic Doors For Good With Geared Continuous Hinges

Deliver total door service by fixing the real problem — worn hinges — and you’ll make more money and also satisfy a customer by fixing their problem for good.

Article • August 5th, 2010

8200 Push/Pull Trim

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

Dealing With Pin Retainers

Most locksmiths would rather deal with ten active retainers than one pin retainer. You generally have to fight, curse, and dig the pin retainers out their sockets with drills, ice-picks, Dremel® and tools.

Article • July 6th, 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

Electronic Cabinet Locks

Security for inside and outside of the cabinet

Article • May 3rd, 2010

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