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    How Electronic Access Control Is Surpassing...

    With the need for greater security for buildings;  access control has become an increasingly popular choice across a variety of market sectors. The convenience of fob , card , biometric and keypad entry is slowly but surely replacing the use of traditional keys. This blog looks at several reasons why Access Control is a good...
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    Touch Free Entry/Exit Solutions To Enhance...

    There's great value to be found in reducing shared contact points within any high footfall building. Most will agree that especially since the arrival of Covid-19 – establishing great hygiene practices has never been so high on our collective agendas. After all,  studies   have shown that the...
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    NEW RANGE! Borg Mechanical Digital Locks

    Door Controls Direct are excited to announce that we have added a new range of Borg Mechanical Digital Locks to our website! What’s so great about them? Anti-thrust latches – Borg Locks are supplied with Anti-thrust latches that offer a higher level of security and prevent the latch being forced back under duress. Our selection of Borg Locks incorporate 'Easicode Pro' Functionality. This means that...
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    Selecting the Right Mechanical Digital...

    When it comes to choosing the right type of combination lock for a commercial property there are a number of points facilities managers and building owners should consider to ensure the lock will provide the level of security required and be fit for purpose. This quick guide discusses the main factors you should consider when selecting a mechanical digital lock for your door.  Level of Security required? In multi-occupancy commercial buildings that may have rental or...
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    A Guide To Access Control Systems

    What is Access Control?   Access Control is the method used to provide access to certain people and deny it to others. An access control system refers to the products and components used in this method to achieve this. It doesn’t always have to be a highly technical system either; it can be as little and...
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    Dorgard: What are they and why would I need one?

    Dorgard is a fire door retainer that enables fire doors to be held open in a legal and safe manner. They are an alternative solution to electromagnetic door closers but as they are a wireless system, they are easier to install and release the door in the event of a fire. You will still require a <a...
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    Fire Rated Electric Strikes & Fire Doors

    Do you have a fire door that requires access control but have no idea how to tackle this problem? Then look no further as Door Controls Direct are proud to introduce to you; two fire rated electric strike access control kits. As discussed in our blog Fire Doors Vs Fire Escape Doors , there are two types of doors that fall under the concept of a Fire Door – A Fire Escape Door and a Fire Control...
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    The Evolution of Fire Safety

    You may imagine that current fire safety measures are simply a few documented common sense procedures, which were thought up by someone who recognised a need to have some guidelines in place, particularly for those of us who lack the common sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire!  In reality, the current statutory provisions, which exist in the UK, are the result of a very slow evolution over many centuries. Fortunately for us, we now have very comprehensive fire safety regulations but sadly...
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