Pro-Lok's ENTRY ARMOR is designed to provide extra protection for both residential and commercial doors. The complete ENTRY ARMOR line includes Latch Protectors, Wrap Plates, ...
RO-LOK® has released its updated LT421 Automotive Key Tag System, with approximately 1000 key tags. This sytem is designed to organize both foreign and domestic key blanks behind...
Pro-Lok's Killer Jig is made from lightweight machined aluminum with hardened bushings and a durable powder coated finish. The large comfortable knobs and door thickness adjustment...
Pro-Lok's colorful retail packaging allows you to make an inviting display to attract your customers' attention. Pro-Lok safes are high ticket impulse sale items that come in ...
Each Pro-Lok Blue Punch key machine is a dedicated punch machine designed to provide factory original keys. Pro-Lok's Blue Punch creates keys at the speed of a duplicator. The...
Orange, CA (Sept. 23, 2011: PRO-LOK announces the purchase of the entire manufacturing facility that was once MAG Manufacturing. The asset-only acquisition will add approximately...
Cut hardware preparation and installation time to a fraction of the traditional method of using paper templates and freehand drilling with PRO-LOK’s PRO Series Installation Template...
Specialized door wrappers and accessories may be the answer when your customer wants to replace the lock but re-use the door. And specialized tools will make the job easier.
Using the correct tools increases your chances for success, repeat business, and satisfied customers. Most importantly, proper preparation helps to ensure the integrity and continuity...
Residential specialty safes include safes designed for jewelry storage, laptop and media storage and specific types of firearms. Commercial specialty safes protect cash deposits...
Security strike plates help deter forced entry through kick-ins, door prying, jamb spreading and other action intended to defeat the lock. Door hardware is only as secure as the...
Many different code machines are on the market. Your choice may depend on which model you favorite distributor stocks, recommendations from fellow locksmiths or none of the above...
Unlike cylindrical and tubular locks, no standardized door prep has been developed for mortise locks. This is why there are so many different templates and jigs for installing...
Notes From the Detroit Auto Show2014 GM Sierra and Silverado pickups will have the HU100 keyway ignition lock in a CSS type of steering column. This 2-Track high security key ...
Mazda Rebadged Ford VehiclesMazda has rebadged a number of Ford vehicle over the years. The B-Series pickup models that were equipped with a V6 engine were rebadged as Ford Ranger...
New Emtek Locks and FinishEmtek has introduced mortise and tubular entrysets and locksets for residential applications in a number of configurations and finishes. Mortise entrance...
ALOA Names Executive DirectorThe ALOA Board of Directors has appointed Mary A. May as the association’s next executive director.Ms. May has a Bachelor of Science degree in business...
Lockitron Lock TechnologyLockitron is a manufacturer of keyless entry using your phone. Their product is mounted over the thumbturn, having a larger turn knob in the center. The...
How Secure is Your Front Door?Yes, there are four deadbolt locks, one hasp and one thumb turn lock on this door.Camden Push PlatesCamden Door Controls has introduced the CM-54...
Cloning VolvoKeyline and Bianchi, divisions of the Bianchi 1770 Group Company, are introducing their Volvo Kit using the TK100 technology. The TK100 electronic head is designed...
New Caterpillar Code SeriesCaterpillar appears to have two new code series for their 2012 trucks. We have received one key code from each series. One code series appears to use...
Adams Rite 4600 Series Lever TrimAdams Rite has introduced the patent pending 4600 Series Lever Trim for the Adams Rite 4300, 4500 and 4900 latches and the Dual Force 2190 and...
New BEA Electric StrikesBEA has introduced three 12-24V AC/DC electric strike models that are UL/ULC listed for up to 1,500 pounds of static strength. The Rim Exit, No Cut and...
TWENTY YEARS AGODoug Selby, Slide Lock Tools, lamented the changes in Japanese auto locks which made car opening more difficult. Jerry Levine returned after a car wreck caused...
RSA Laboratories FAQ on RFIDIs it possible to destroy an RFID tag in a microwave oven? Yes. This is an effective approach, but a dangerous one. RFID tags can purportedly catch...
Olympus Lock SFIC HousingOlympus Lock has introduced the 724VR small format interchangeable core housing for file cabinets and medical carts. The Olympus 724VR is a direct retrofit...
Removing Shear Head BoltsRemoving the ignition switch with mechanical lock from Honda, Toyotas, etc. requires removing the two shear head bolts. They are called shear head bolts...
Pro-Lok’s® purchase of the former MAG Manufacturing facility adds approximately 30 manufacturing machines to the Pro-Lok® campus and gives the Entry Armor® brand all of the tooling...
Gates, Fencing and Related ProductsTS Distributors offers a variety of fencing including fabricated walk (42” wide) and drive gates (6’ wide single and double) in four-, five-...
Ted Gula is a locksmith in Wilmington, Delaware who discovered a problem and set his sights on developing a solution. The problem in this case involved origination of Sargent ...
RYTAN POWER INVERTERRytan has introduced their RY192 Power Inverter to change DC power to 110 volt AC at 60Hz. The 1000 watt, with 3000 watt surge power inverter has an over 90...
Detex ECL-230X Series Panic DeviceDetex Corporation has introduced the heavy-duty, single and multi-point deadbolt-equipped panic devices, the ECL-230 Series for protection against...
2012 Ram Cargo VansAccording to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload...
2012 Ram Cargo VansAccording to a number of sources, Chrysler has renamed the Dodge Grand Caravan as the Ram cargo van or Ram C/V. The 2012 Ram C/V has a 1,800-lb. cargo payload...
Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300The patented Adams Rite Steel Hawk 4300 is a non-handed, electrified deadlatch designed for aluminum glass storefront doors. The Steel Hawk 4300 is a...
BAUER RV SERIESBauer Products has the RV Code Series, which is RV301-RV370. This code series uses the Bauer RV key blank or newly introduced Ilco 1676 (EZ BAU3). We are looking...
This reference is issued as a continuation of the annual Locksmith Ledger Editorial Index. The listings cover the material that was published in the Locksmith Ledger during 2010...
Home security has become more complex with the introduction of electromechanical locks and the additional benefits they provide. However, unlike commercial and institutional facilities...
SDC DELAYED EGRESS EXIT DEVICE Security Door Controls (SDC) has introduced the S6000D Series delayed egress exit devices, designed to delay exiting for the programmed time of ...
AMSECAMSEC’s CSC Composite Safes have always been an affordable solution when you want to protect both documents from fire and valuables from burglary attacks. AMSEC’s improved...
Asking locksmiths for their views is like rolling the dice; you're never sure what you'll come up with. In fact, if you ask 10 locksmiths for an opinion on something, you'll likely...
Pro-Lok has introduced two models of electronic safes: the GLSF-08 and the GLSF-10. These safes are manufactured of steel and contain a removable shelf. They are equipped with...
