Sargent Developing Classroom Safety Goals: Classroom Locks and Exit Devices With so many different security goals to consider, it can be difficult to choose the best hardware for securing classroom and school building doors. We can help.
Norton-Rixson Intelligent Functions for Low Energy Door Operators Low-energy door operators are designed with a number of intelligent functions to deliver important usability and safety benefits across four categories: power assistance, obstruction detection, hardware help, and life safety.
Norton-Rixson 6 Need-To-Know Facts About Low Energy Door Operators Low energy door operators are designed to provide enhanced accessibility in commercial buildings. But where can they be installed, and are they ADA compliant? Learn the 6 essentials of low energy door operators here.
Medeco How Do I Duplicate My Medeco Key? If you’re looking to duplicate your Medeco key, there are a few ways to go about it.
Norton-Rixson What's the Difference Between a Norton Rixson 6200 and 6300 Series Operator? The Norton Rixson portfolio of low energy operators offers a solution for every application—but what's the difference between the 6200 and the 6300 Series Operators?
Medeco 5 Steps to Implementing an Intelligent Key System Preparation is critical when a customer decides to make the jump from mechanical keys.
Arrow Where Are Permanent End Caps Useful? Classroom and school doors require hardware that not only secures the premises but is highly durable to keep occupants safe.
Norton-Rixson The Fundamental Difference Between Low and High Energy Door Operators A low energy door operator assists individuals with limited mobility whereas a high energy door operator provides continuous automation for all.
Norton-Rixson How Cam Action Door Closers Overcome Latching Issues Cam action closers are the right choice where proper latching, accessibility, and aesthetics are a priority. Learn how cam action door closers overcome latching issues here.
Arrow Upgrade Your Existing Mortise Locks to Arrow Status Indicators Retrofitting your Best® and Schlage® mortise locks with Arrow Status Indicators to preserve the privacy and security of occupants.
Norton-Rixson Does Your Building Need Heavy-Duty Door Closers? Door closers are an important security layer in commercial buildings. Without this safeguard, an unlatched door leaves your building at risk of intrusions. Learn more about how heavy-duty door closers safeguard your buildings.
Medeco What Makes a True High Security Lock Cylinder? What makes a true high security cylinder? While many manufacturers claim their cylinders are high security, they don't always have the third-party certifications to back up those claims.
Norton-Rixson A Quick Guide to Door Closer Grades Door closers are assigned one of three grades as determined by ANSI/BHMA 156.4. Ultimately, these grades serve as a benchmark for endurance.
Corbin What Makes a Product Suitable for Behavioral Health Facilities? Choosing hardware for behavioral health spaces comes down to maximizing safety and security and minimizing opportunities for harm.
Has Form 3 Steps to Design a Convenient and Cost-Effective Security System We've identified three essential steps to designing secure spaces that are cost-effective for building managers and convenient for occupants. Read more here.
Norton-Rixson Navigating the Complexities of Fire-Rated Doors Fire-rated door assemblies are a critical safeguard in commercial buildings, yet specifying them is a complex process. Read more about the fundamentals of a fire-rated door and the standards and codes that are applicable in your jurisdiction.
Medeco Protecting Against Security Threats of Today and Tomorrow: 3D Printing 3D-printing phantom keys sounds like a threat of the distant future. But the reality of technological advances and the de-personalization of key cutting brings the threat of traceless keys closer and closer every day.
Medeco Protecting Against Security Threats of Today and Tomorrow: Unmanned Kiosks Recent years have seen a trend towards removing the human aspect of service interactions, including key cutting services. On the surface, these technologies seem like harmless advancements. But the actual impact could be a little more sinister.
Norton-Rixson How to Determine Door Closer Handing Door closers are either left or right-handed. But how do you determine door handing? Read our short blog to learn how to determine door closer handing.
Corbin 5 Easy Places to Incorporate Status Indicators in Your Building Including status indicators in your buildings not only keeps the occupants safe but offers value to their everyday experience.
