On first glance, a rim cylinder may appear no different from a mortise cylinder. It can take some inspection in order to figure out just what type of lock you are working with. While installed, these cylinders look very similar. They come in similar sizes and often have a trim piece that keeps them secure […]
Read moreWe started off this series with our chief operating officer’s laminate office door. The two-toned laminate door is a great way to add a little personalization to an office door and can be done so easily. However, what if you want something that opens up the room a little more? This week I get to […]
Read moreWe did it! LockNet survived another trade show season. Not only do trade shows offer opportunities for us to meet old and new clients, it gives us a general idea of where the security industry is going. We keep track of the topics that are most talked about at the trade shows throughout the season […]
Read moreJust when I thought I had come to the end of the road with possible blog topics for LockBytes, I did a quick scan and voila! I discovered we have never talked about knock down frames or welded frames. This was a shock to me because, you know, door frames are vital to any door, […]
Read moreI once heard a guy say he thought this “whole going green movement” was an evil plan devised by the government to make us spend more money on things such as recycling bins. In fact, this gentleman went as far to declare himself as “anti-green.” So, you know, there’s that. Truthfully, going green has never […]
Read moreAsk any safe cracker, and they will tell you that safe opening is an art. It has evolved throughout time to accommodate the increased security features in today’s safes. Many times, safe opening is performed with drill jigs, special drill bits, or drill templates. However, there are times where the art of lock manipulation is […]
Read moreIn 1987, seven-year-old Whitney was asked to draw a picture of what she thought the world would look like in the year 2000. Ohhhhh man, did she have some ideas. First, she was absolutely positive that we would all be living on the moon. (Yes, in a mere 13 years, the people of the world […]
Read moreOne of the hardest hit spots for vandalism in retail facilities in urban areas is the bathrooms. Senseless bathroom vandalism can cost businesses lots of money, but don’t worry. We have some solutions for you. Access control can be incredibly beneficial when dealing with bathroom vandalism. You have several options that allow you to restrict […]
Read moreI have always been very interested in The Love Lock Bridge in Paris. In my opinion, it was a beautiful expression of true love and commitment in the city that represents love. However, in June of 2014, part of the bridge collapsed and was ruled dangerous and irresponsible, as a result of the overweight padlocks. […]
Read moreI’m back and you guys didn’t even know I was gone! But, it’s true. Last week I headed out to Philadelphia for the PRSM trade show held at the Philadelphia Convention Center and I got a little taste of hotel access control in the wild. Our hotel was located smack dab in the middle of […]
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