Locksmith Ledger

Company • April 19th, 2007

An article on page 42 of the March 2007 Ledger describes a new codeable lock system from Strattec. This lock system can apparently only be coded once. Sidebar parts are set in a neutral position. Parts are then snapped into position forming a...

Article • April 1st, 2007

Developing Floor Master Keys Within Existing Master Key Systems

Two different methods can be applied to develop sub-master keys within an existing master key system: a traditional method and the unconventional “guerilla” approach, designed to get maximum results from minimum resources.

Article • April 1st, 2007

Specifying Power Supplies for Security Applications

Power supplies often perform switching functions, monitor and report their own status, and automatically compensate for changing site conditions such as brown outs, power interruptions, power surges and temporary increases in the system load.

Article • April 1st, 2007

Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull Steel Door Tool Simplifies Hardware Changes

One of the more difficult modifications is recessing a latch pocket into a hollow metal door edge to accommodate an auxiliary lock. Major Manufacturing's Pit Bull tool makes this task much simpler.

Article • April 1st, 2007

Sales & Marketing: How To Compete With The Big Box Retailer

In the previous article (Feb. 2007 Ledger, pages 54-57) we discussed the challenges facing locksmiths while trying to compete with the big box retailers. The top challenge was the economies of scale the big box retailers represent and the locksmith's...

Article • April 1st, 2007

Steelcase Inc./Attwood Corp.

Company • March 14th, 2007

Dom Security Locks

Company • March 14th, 2007

Yamaha Motor Corp. USA

Company • March 14th, 2007

The Next Generation King Cobra

KC5000-2 Locks are designed for cylindrical and mortise door preps and can be used on any door where electronic access control is desired. They provide an easy upgrade from a mechanical pushbutton lock.

Article • March 1st, 2007

Installing the Von Duprin XP98/XP99 Center Case Retrofit For Rim Exit Devices

Warranty: 3 Years Time to Install: 45 minutes to one hour Tools: 10-24 tap, 1/4-20 tap, drill bits, tools to adjust door closer, drill motor, 5/64" hex wrench I was invited to the retrofit of a Von Duprin 99 Series Exit Device...

Article • March 1st, 2007

A Brief History of Sargent & Greenleaf on its 150th Anniversary

In 1857, Hollywood was founded. In the same year, albeit with decidedly less fanfare, occurred an event that would arguably play a role in shaping the security hardware industry for decades to come. Financier Halbert Greenleaf began his long...

Article • March 1st, 2007

Security Mate, Inc

electric locks and electromagnetic locks manufacture

Company • February 15th, 2007

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