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How to Survey a Job Site for Electric Locking76

How to Survey a Job Site for Electric Locking

Overview of some of the considerations one needs to take into account when planning to control doors and locks electrically.

2 comments    business how to security
Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks80

Touch Bar Release Devices for Magnetic Locks

A review of popular mechanical and electronic touch bars used to release electromagnetic locks for egress.

0 comments    security hardware door hardware
Hardware for Aluminum Storefront Doors86

Hardware for Aluminum Storefront Doors

Overview of mechanical locking devices available for aluminum storefront type doors.

3 comments    security hardware commercial
Electric Power Transfers71

Electric Power Transfers

A review of the many ways to get a wire from a door frame into a door: for exit devices with electric latch retraction or electrified trim, electric locks, electric strikes in double door applications and for request to exit or other monitoring switches.

6 comments    hardware door wire
Electric Latch Retraction Exit Devices Field Conversion62

Electric Latch Retraction Exit Devices Field Conversion

Electric Latch Retraction / Latch Pullback Field Conversion Some exit device manufacturers offer kits to convert mechanical exit devices to exit devices with electric latch retraction in the field. Following is a short list of manufacturers...

0 comments    door hardware security hardware
Electrifying an Aluminum Store Front Opening77

Electrifying an Aluminum Store Front Opening

Electrification options for aluminum, narrow stile storefront doors.

2 comments    how to security hardware
Basic Life Safety Considerations for Door Hardware76

Basic Life Safety Considerations for Door Hardware

A brief look at path of egress, fire and life safety considerations concerning door hardware choices.

0 comments    safety hardware lock
Exit Device Option Overview79

Exit Device Option Overview

An overview of the options available for exit devices and panic hardware.

1 comment    business how to hardware
Exit Alarm Overview74

Exit Alarm Overview

Exit alarms sound an alarm when an unauthorized person exits through a door. Here are a few examples.

5 comments    hardware alarm door
Exit Device Trim and Controls63

Exit Device Trim and Controls

Typical nightlatch trim includes a cylinder hole and a pull. Key retracts latch or latches. Not all vertical rod devices are compatible with this kind of trim. Not available electrified. With thumbpiece trim, the key locks and unlocks the...

0 comments    hardware trim door hardware
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