Lock and door hardware experts weigh in on installation and repair pitfalls and how to avoid them.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with Verkada’s Command cloud-based management platform.

The ordinary perimeter door should be considered that point where the “physical security” of residential, commercial, and institutional structures begin.

Dortronics’ 6612 request to exit motion sensing door release provides safe and immediate hands-free door release and reliable fail-safe operation. 

The invention of the humble lock and key dates back to the 6th century, and in its simplest form, served societies as the earliest version of access control. Traditional locks and keys are a functional solution to the root problem of securing property and identifying an individual before allowing or denying entry.

Corbin Russwin and SARGENT’s premium bored lock is certified to surpass ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements, making it ideal for use in some of the most challenging environments.

The PL321/PLLW321T padlock has a ¼-in. diameter shackle; it offers a bevy of high security features and is available as a mechanical or electromechanical CLIQ padlock. ABLOY’s smallest CLIQ padlock, it is part of the Super Weatherproof series.

Visitor management, when done right, is like security, safety, receptionist, and analyst all in one. It keeps the building secure and safe from threats of all kinds (human, viral and other). It checks in visitors, logging who entered the building and when — and all of that valuable data can then be analyzed to tell building owners how the building is being used, and how they may better suit visitors’ needs.

If there is one good thing that has come out of this forced “down time” due to the coronavirus, it has been the opportunity to spend some time learning new skills.

The Direct Drive offers manual bolt retraction. Enter a valid code and then turn the EntryPad to retract the bolt.