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    All About Electromagnetic Door Locks

    An electromagnetic lock, (also frequently referred to as a maglock), is basically a locking device which consists of a coil assembly and an armature plate that create a locking action when the electromagnetic coil is energised by a passing electrical current; creating a magnetic field which secures the door.   With this type of locking mechanism in place, doors can be locked and unlocked remotely, simply by turning the power source on and off. In situ, a switch or button is positioned close by,...
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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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    Fire Door Ironmongery Made Simple

    If you have a fire door, you will need to install compliant fire door ironmongery. Specifying the right ironmongery and door hardware is crucial to ensure that the fire rating of a door is maintained and for the safety of the building’s occupants.  Whether you run a commercial or a domestic property, you will no doubt have a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties that you will need to comply with to ensure that you are providing complete safety for all its users, including <span...
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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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    Unlocking the future of Architectural Ironmongery

    Things were better back in the day! Or were they? Remember the good old days. Red phone boxes, proper music, affordable houses, free university education and no social media nonsense! Things were much better then, or were they? Now we have safer roads, advanced health treatments, access to more information and entertainment than we could imagine and we can shop for literally anything in seconds using just a phone. The fact is, some things in the past were better and some...
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