by Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Two Different Approaches to Access Control An electric strike replaces the strike plate mounted in the door frame. When power is applied (or removed), the strike releases the latch and the door opens. The lock hardware on the door itself stays the same — a cylindrical...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
What an Exit Device Does An exit device — commonly called a panic bar or crash bar — is a door-mounted mechanism that allows fast egress by pushing on a horizontal bar. You do not need to turn a knob or pull a handle. You push, the latch retracts, and the door opens....
by Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
What a Master Key System Does A master key system lets one key open multiple locks while each tenant key opens only one. For a property manager overseeing a multi-tenant building, this means carrying one key instead of forty. The building owner controls who can go...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Blogs
An access control door that won’t unlock is more than an inconvenience. On an egress door, it can be a life safety violation — if people can’t get out, the system is failing its primary function. On a security door, it means the building isn’t...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Blogs
The difference between a deadlatch and a deadbolt is the difference between a lock that holds on its own and a lock that can be pushed aside. On a commercial storefront door, that difference determines whether the door can be shimmed open with a piece of plastic — or...
