I was having a conversation yesterday about our Electromechanical Solutions department and the challenges the project managers are facing during specification. If our team (who is specifically trained in the fields of electrical and mechanical hardware) is facing challenges – someone with little or no knowledge of the industry is having these issues times ten. What […]
Read moreThe door to my facility is slamming even when used properly. Why isn’t the closer slowing the action of the door? This is a very common problem with doors in high traffic facilities. The cause is most likely one of the following: The closer needs to be adjusted to slow down on the “latch” portion […]
Read moreThe International Building Code is anything but easy to read, which makes sifting through section after section of code requirements a daunting and confusing task. We hope this “condensed” section on the requirements for electromagnetic locks will help ease the headache of code reading. IBC 1008.1.4.4 Access-Controlled Egress Doors Allowed in use groups – A, […]
Read moreI have the honor of wrapping up our first series on door and lock terminology here on LockBytes. So far I think it’s been a success. What do you guys think? I’m closing out this knowledge filled quest with a few items of hardware and some common door and lock terminology that we think will […]
Read moreLockNet received an emergency request from a major pharmacy chain for padlock installation on 952 dumpsters in a very short time frame. After receiving citation and the threat of a hefty fine looming, they had a very short window to bring their dumpsters up to code. As their national service provider, of course they called […]
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