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People & Places April 2011

Atkins Group To Represent Altronix In Northeast The Atkins Group now represents the Altronix product line throughout New England, Connecticut and Upstate New York. “We’re excited to have the Atkins Group join us in communicating the value...

Article • March 9th, 2011

HES 9000 SERIES: A Selection of Strikes for Most Installations

Life safety codes require the use of exit devices in specific situations, and most codes prohibit the use of any other lock or mechanism on the door that would prevent the use of the device or confuse the user. The primary purpose of an exit device...

Article • March 7th, 2011

Door Closers: Adjusting For Changes

For the purpose of this article, we will discuss surface-mounted door closer basics to better understand the design, operation and limitations of a mechanical door closer. Optimizing the installation of a door closer can be very beneficial by...

Article • March 7th, 2011

Rules of the Road

Having grown up in the family locksmith business, I can remember a time when the only business restriction we had was from the local police department. Our shop had no parking area, so customers and employees often double-parked. The police showed up...

Article • March 4th, 2011

Opening Safes by Manipulation

Mechanical combination safe locks have been used for over a century. The example for this article will be a Sargent and Greenleaf (S&G) safe lock, but most other brands will have similar basic construction. Most safe locks usually consist of three...

Article • March 1st, 2011

Key Connection

Company • February 28th, 2011

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)

Company • February 17th, 2011

BHMA Proposes New Standard for Auxiliary Locks

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.36 - 2010 American National Standard for Auxiliary Locks. This standard establishes requirements for auxiliary locks including commercial and...

Press Release • February 17th, 2011

Revolution Retrofit Kit

The Arrow Revolution™ keyless entry system is now available in a retrofit kit for the Kaba Ilco L1000. For security professionals looking for a secure, cost-effective, simple alternative to standard pushbutton locks, the Arrow Revolution installs...

Product • February 16th, 2011

Delayed Egress/Latch Retraction Exit Device

Designed for applications such as health care facilities, where security is a high priority for protection of patients and employees, the patented Detex Delayed Egress/Latch Retraction device integrates both functions for more efficient operation...

Product • February 16th, 2011

Networx™ NETPANEL

Alarm Lock debuts its Networx™ NETPANEL Wireless Prox and/or PIN Code Keypad Series with 2-Door Controller. Extremely versatile, these are the all-new networked versions of the popular Trilogy DK/PDK3000 Digital and HID-Reader Keypads, ideal...

Product • February 9th, 2011

SARGENT® Profile Series v.N2

The SARGENT ® Profile Series v.N2 lock with Aperio™ Technology makes it easy and cost-effective to bring access control to additional openings. It uses local wireless communication between the lock and an Aperio hub to connect to an online...

Product • February 8th, 2011

Norton 5900 Series X-in™

Norton Door Controls introduces the 5900 Series X-in™ full featured, extremely quiet, low-energy door operator, ideal for moderate to high-traffic door openings in healthcare facilities, schools, offices and public buildings. The X-in combines...

Product • February 8th, 2011

Beamii Lock Light

The touch-activated Beamii Lock Light eliminates fumbling for the right key and door lock in the dark. Featuring no wires or switches, and easily mounted on house, garage or shed doors or fuse boxes, the durable plastic device turns off after 45...

Product • February 8th, 2011

Smithonly Corp.

Company • February 8th, 2011

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