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    Do You Have Control of Your Security Keys? A...

    We’ve recently sat down with Jordan, our master locksmith, to get a better understanding of what master locksmiths are, and to hear his take on some of the most frequently asked security key questions.  Door locks and physical security is a vast topic, so this brief installment where our in-house locksmithing expert shares his knowledge on the subject, could be the first of many.  <img...
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    Why You Need A Door Closer

    Essentially, a door closer is a device that closes a door automatically, either after it opens mechanically or after someone has manually opened it. According to current regulations, they should be fitted onto any fire doors, to ensure that the door always closes correctly after opening, unless the door is designated as Fire Door Keep Locked, such as cupboards or small storage areas. Doors closers are available in all price ranges, from budget models to...
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    A Complete Guide To Selecting The Right Door...

    Fire safety and compliance. Secure, controlled closing. Damage prevention. User safety. Whatever reason you have to fit a controlled door closing device it is important to choose the right  door closer for fire rated doors and non-fire doors. There is a myriad of choices out there, so pinpointing the right one for your requirements isn't always straightforward. We have put together a comprehensive guide on the key...
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    Product Lifecycles Matter

    We’ve recently conducted research with a variety of schools to determine what their biggest maintenance issues are relating to doors and ironmongery. The most common answers were:  • Wear and tear • Misuse • Product quality In a busy school or college environment, keeping the replacement costs of door hardware to a minimum is the ideal, and can be achieved by installing quality...
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    The Importance Of Key Security

    Access Control systems have been around for decades, operating with increasingly complex levels of technology, moving away from physical credentials, towards touch-free access and the remote management of sites and security. However, due to the costs associated with updating building security, or the comfort and the familiarity of a key-based security system, many premises are still secured with key-operated locks. Here we will cover the different types of security keys and the importance of key...
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    What Is A Fire Door?

    This may seem like a straightforward question to answer; a fire door is a physical barrier in a corridor or room, that slows the spread of fire and smoke for a tested period, in turn protecting escape routes and a building’s users and property. On the surface this is true but as with so many aspects of fire safety, there are many complexities and specific requirements to be fulfilled to meet the required building regulations and achieve compliant fire rated door sets. In this blog, we’ll explain the main...
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    Escape Door and Panic Hardware Explained

    The phrase ‘panic hardware’ is sometimes used as an all-encompassing term but there are two distinct branches of hardware - panic and emergency escape. This blog covers the what, why, and where of emergency and panic devices, plus external access. What is Panic Hardware? Panic and emergency exit hardware are products that allow for a safe and effective exit from a building in case of emergency. They must provide single action egress, so exit with one movement or...
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    What Is A Mortice Lock And How To Measure One

    In this blog we will answer the most regularly asked questions about the most common type of door locking mechanism, the humble mortice lock. As with many ironmongery products, it’s not as straightforward as it may first appear so we will guide you through the typical types of mortice lock cases, lock terminology and the relevant measurements to take when replacing a lock or installing from new. What is a Mortice Lock? <a...
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