11 Line Bored Lock Makes Life Easier For Lifelong Locksmith

Former public municipal employee Jeff Knouse and his crew, serviced over 30,000 door openings while working as a locksmith for 16 years – including 10 as the foreman of his department. The 11 Line bored lock by SARGENT has proven to be the most reliable and cost effective solution for his department, according to Knouse.

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Superior Design

Mr. Knouse is a lifelong locksmith and is currently a minority partner and locksmith at MSJ development, a national service company, based in Lancaster, CA. Knouse, now retired, had served as a municipal locksmith for 16 years, and has extensive experience with the 11 Line lock. “The 11 Line is the best designed lock in the industry. It requires minimal parts to switch functions, making it easier for to stock and service,” commented Knouse. The 11 Line boasts fewer parts for easier installation, 19 separate functions, and simple cylinder removal providing easy change-outs.

Strong, Reliable & Durable

Originally the shop used a competitor’s product in which fastening screws came loose over time causing the lock to fail before the shop could be notified to make repairs. Knouse found his department was in need of replacement locks every 8 to 12 weeks in some cases. “Once I began installing the 11 Line lock the calls for service stopped. Using the collars as a mechanism to tighten the lock on the door is perfect and it never loosens,” Knouse explained.

The 11 Line fits 161 door preps offering maximum convenience. “The lock uses 161 door prep, instead of the modified version (161L) that requires supporting through bolt holes to install the lock,” explains Knouse.  “Drill support holes in fire rate doors is not an option.”

Built with SARGENT’s patented “T-Zone” construction, the 11 Line lock provides unequalled strength and durability in the harshest conditions. The 11 Line is ideally suited for high traffic doors, areas subject to severe abuse, public buildings, and retrofit applications. True interlocking between the stainless steel lockbody and latch provide durability for the most demanding applications.

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