It may shock you to learn that locks are used throughout the world. Ok, maybe not that shocking. But what does catch our customers off guard are lockset functions. And the widespread use of locks[...]

Choosing which ANSI grade lock to purchase differs greatly depending on what you use the door for and what type of building it’s in. However, understanding the ANSI grades themselves isn’t as complex as you[...]

Picking the right key cutting machine is a big decision. Not only are they an investment, but they are the tool you’ll rely on for urgent key replacements or large rekey projects. This guide looks[...]

For commercial properties, choosing an access control system is a decision that has implications for the next 10-20 years. With the complexity of many systems comes an overwhelming number of decisions. And still, the highest[...]

If you work in access control or security, you’ve likely come across a key that reads “DO NOT DUPLICATE.” But does this really make a key restricted? And what’s the purpose of a restricted[...]

The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) just released the 7th edition of its safety checklists. Part of these checklists includes standards for access control. Here’s our breakdown. Image courtesy of passk12.org PASS develops[...]