Lockable Stopcock By Serrature Meroni

There is growing demand from utility companies for stopcocks with integrated security locks. Much of this demand is being driven by the introduction of new regulatory standards, in particular UNI-CIG 9036/01, which stipulates that, for reasons of safety, the stopcock fitted to each meter should be operable only by the user. The requirement can only be satisfied by fitting stopcocks with security as well as, in the case of single users, lockable cabinets.

The new Meroni 26RB5 is a patented lock system which is even more secure, flexible and quick to install and can be used on every type of stopcock – water, gas or compressed air.

Thanks to its automatic fitting system, the 26RB5 can be installed in half the time of a conventional stopcock lock.

In addition to the 26RB5, the 28RB5 model is a stopcock lock with body and cylinder in brass.

— brass tumbler lock with zama alloy body

— personalised groups of combination codes available for individual suppliers

— reversible key with over 500 combinations

— dust cover for maximum protection from dirt and weather

— automatic locking – key required for opening

— cylinder with service suspension key – lock dismantles for easy replacement

Many educational institutions and local councils would benefit from being able to secure the taps of their watering systems, reducing the crimes of convenience committed by persons wishing to disrupt normal efficient operations.

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Locksmith Hardware - Competing With Brand Name Products

Locksmiths across the world sell multiple different brands of hardware. The more well known brands, like Schlage and Kwikset are often found in the big box chain stores as well as locksmith shops, but often there are other less well known but competitively priced alternatives, that sometimes are manufactured from better quality materials that many customers will never see on the rack.

I really like the Cal-Royal brand products because they offer a wide range of hardware that is excellent quality and competitively priced to the mainstream big name brands.

I have also recently been using the LSDA brand of hardware products, because they are found more locally to

me and are stocked by local distributors. Pictured to the left here are some of the products in their range. LSDA are rarely found other than at locksmith companies, but their quality is exemplary and their prices are very competitive to Schlage and Kwikset. They offer the ability to key to either Kwikset or Schlage type keys.

When choosing to update your door hardware, it is worthwile to consider alternative brands to the big name stuff, because often the products come with significantly longer warranties than the brand name stuff and their prices are super-competitive.

LSDA product come with a lifetime warranty on finish (plating) and a 15 year warranty on mechanical parts.

The price point is super competitive and parts can be easily sourced by any locksmith in the country, so you are not required to necessarily shop at the one provider.

For interest in any of the LSDA range, please contact us and we will offer super-competitive pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common and frequently asked questions we receive include:

How much does it cost to change door locks?

Why do car keys cost so much?

Why are Bilock Locks bump proof?

We are pleased to re-direct you to one of our other sites to answer these most common questions.

Please visit www.st-louis-locksmiths.com

Baldwin 8011 Double Cylinder Deadbolt

• Baldwin 8011 Deadbolt
• Lifetime Brass Finish
• 2 Nickel Silver Keys (Large Head)
• $69.00

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Bilock Abloy Mortise Cylinder

• Bilock Mortise Cylinder for Abloy Mortise locks.
• Direct retro-fit hardware.
• Convert Abloy locks into inter-changeable core function.
• Key Alike multiple different brands of hardware to enable a uniform key system.

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Bilock Push Lock

• Sliding Showcase Lock
• Separate Thru-Glass Model Available On Request
• Side Mounted Drawer Lock
• Extension Bolt Available (for deeper penetration)
• $132.00

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Bilock Deadlatching Cupboard/Drawer Lock

• 4 point screw fixing
• Deadbolt or Deadlatch Option
• Key Retaining or Non Key Retaining Option
• Chrome Plate or Polished Brass Finish
• $132.00

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Bilock Mortise Keyholes

• Bilock Mortise Cylinder 1-1/4" or 1-1/8" (Please Specify)
• Brass, Satin Chrome, Brown Finish (Please Specify)
• 2 Keys Supplied (with 1st cylinder ordered)
• Cams to suit your specific brand of hardware
• From $105.00

Bump Proof! Copy Proof!

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Bilock Cylinders For Schlage Products

Bilock Cylinders For Schlage Products

• Easily Retro-Fits into almost any existing Schlage Product
• Brass or Chrome Finish
• Connecting Tail-Pieces tailored to your specific product.
• Installation Instructions Upon Request
• $100.00
• *signature authorization required

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iLOQ - The Future Is Upon Us

A revolutionary new concept in cylinder locking design comes from Finland, the original home of the famous Abloy manufacturing company.

The patented award winning iLOQ locking system offers advanced security andconvenient access management for master-key locking environments. The system is specified for applications with a need for high security combined with flexible management of access rights to facilities secured by doors, remote locations secured with padlocks, lockers and cabinets secured with cam locks.

A fast growing application base shows that the benefits of the iLOQ S10 locking system improve security and locking management convenience in commercial premises, office buildings, apartment houses, governmental and municipal authorities, banks, hospitals, schools, universities, rental buildings & cottages, infrastructure suppliers (telecom/energy/water), public transport, etc.

Benefits of the solution

The revolutionary iLOQ electronic locking solution integrates modern communication and software technologies enabling a new level of high-security throughout the lifetime of a locking management system. The system is specified for use in master-key locking applications like commercial premises, office buildings, as well as in apartment buildings, providing benefits in applications where high security level as well as advanced access management is required.

The iLOQ S10 locking system offers a number of benefits:

Upgrading Security

The patented self-powered electromechanical iLOQ lock cylinder can replace traditional mechanical cylinders. Powerful encryption and security feature grant that the security level of existing mechanical are shifted on digital high-security level.

Breaking down keying restrictions

The iLOQ locking system has nearly unlimited keying options including blacklisting of lost keys and recording audit trail.

Saving time, money and the environment

The installation of the iLOQ cylinders is very easy as no cabling or wiring is needed. Being self-powered, the iLOQ solution eliminates work, costs and waste associated with battery changes. The iLOQ system enables powerful multi site administration increasing operation efficiency. Lost key costs are very low due to easy blacklisting of lost keys.

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V Lock - Why Didnt I think Of This?

This is a picture of a concept design by Junjie Zhang.

This product is designed to help everybody who fumbles to find the keyhole.

Sometimes when it's dark or when we may be a little inebriated, we may have difficulty in easily locating the keyhole to enter our key into the door.

Well, this is a problem solver isnt it?

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Bilock's Most Common Cylinders

The three commonly found cylinders found in most door locks in America today are Mortise, Rim and Entrance cylinders.

Pictured above are left to right are some of the Bilock range of cylinders. These three cylinders can all be keyed into the same master key system easily, providing interchangeable core (IC) configuration, in the only fully guaranteed bump proof pin tumbler system available on the current US market.

The mortise cylinders specifically, can be supplied in 15/16" (8 pin only), 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2" varieties.

All cylinders can be supplied in any desired keying configuration with up to 16 million codes per keyway, with 2 keys per cylinder. Locks210.com can provide professionally designed and manufactured master key systems tailored to special requirements.

Mortise Cylinder (subject to length) from $80.00
Rim Cylinder from $75.00
Entrance set cylinder (Sargeant, Yale, Arrow, Schlage) from $80.00

Bilock also sell their own brand of deadbolt locks in different colors. Bilock deadbolts sell from $150.00 but we are happy to discuss discounts in person.

We traditionally set up our own systems, using the latest advanced computerised software. All systems are tested by 3 separate people prior to leaving our workshop.

We are a quality controlled company.

Being the largest mid-west exclusive dealer, we own all our own machinery. We have rarely any need to refer to the factory and we stock parts for most product lines in the USA, in our workshop.

We are happy to communicate by email, telephone or even social networking.

Contact us today!

3D Door Lock

3D is all the rage today. The recent release of new innovative motion pictures utilising 3D imagery has changed the field in the movie making industry and consequently, is finding it's way to the television manufacturing industry.

Multiple leading technology companies are muscling for position in this new and lucrative market.

So, why not the lock and key industry too?

Open Me is a radical new futuristic design that is light years ahead of any present day lock and key system.

The designers of this system have come up with a way to secure the lock using a 3D scanner that looks for the geometric cut of the crystal embedded in a ring. The wearer simply holds the crystal ring in close proximity to the 3D scanner built into the locking cylinder and if the geometric cuts of the crystal are recognised by the scanner the lock unlocks.

Picking or bypassing this technology will take some thought.

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Cal-Royal - Bilock Hybrid $98.00

Pictured to the left is the Cal-Royal LSD-01 Grade 3 Residential deadbolt.

Construction Features:

1. Mounting screws 8-32 X1 1/2" (Sgl cyl.)8-32 X 2" (Dbl cyl.)
2. 2 1/2" dia. tapered cylinder guard and solid metal insert, turns free with any removal attempt.
3. 2 1/2" dia. tapered cylinder guard and solid metal insert, turns free with any removal attempt.
4. One-piece solid brass housing for extra strength.
5. Hardened steel tail piece.
6. Pick resistant solid brass 6 pin tumbler plug "C".
7. Brass keys.
8. Sturdy, all steel latch case and mechanism.
9. Full 1" throw deadbolt.
10. Latch and strike screws are 8-32x1" combination wood/machine for applications on wood, metal or fiberglass doors and frames.
11. Strike and box.

As the largest Bilock Extreme Security dealer in the mid-west, we are now producing limited numbers of our Hybrid Cal-Royal/Bilock Grade 3 deadbolt. By replacing the standard cylinder that comes with the LSD-01, with a Bilock Extreme Security Cylinder and 2 keys, we can offer a totally bump proof and virtually pick proof lock with keys that cannot be duplicated for about $98.00 (depending on the color).

When you compare the different brands of deadbolts currently on the market, most will vary in price due to the ANSI grade, the brand name and the quality of construction.

Many front or back doors on homes across America, already use Kwikset or Schlage Grade 3 deadbolts as the common product. The average price for these brand name products are between $35 and $70. Considering they do not offer any protection from key duplication, bump or pick attempts, makes this Bilock/Cal-Royal Hybrid combination, a very affordable solution to protecting your family and property.

We will also be introducing a Bilock/Cal-Royal Hybrid deadbolt and Strikemaster II Pro door frame strengthener package, soon. This will enable you to secure your doors with the finest lock system available and combine it with the best door frame strengthener on the market. Complete door kick-in protection and pick/bump proof locks for $199.95. Unbeatable Value!

To purchase this limited edition product at these unbeatable prices, please email us now.

It's Bump Proof - Really!

It’s Bump Proof – Really!

The media and general public are having a field day with the whole Bump Key issue.

If you haven’t done it yet, make an internet search on “bump key” and see what shows up.

There are claims of lock bumping by children as young as six and seven. Locks from the US and all over the world are vulnerable. I even saw a video that showed how to do it with

a banana. Yeah, the fruit. Likewise the lock industry itself has become bizarre in its

claims. It seems every lock from KW1 and up is Bump Proof. I get calls all the time from locksmiths who remain confused by all of the claims.

What locks are really bump proof?

Here’s what I tell them.... There are only three technologies that I know of that are

absolutely Bump Proof – electronic or pushbutton locks that don’t have mechanical override cylinders, locks that use rotating discs (like Abloy), and locks with programmable side bars (like BiLock). These locks will stand up to anyone trying to bump them regardless how much experience or knowledge the thief has. Every other lock technology can be bumped. Each Side Bar has six fingers. The Side Bar can retract when the pins align.

There are 13 different pins in the BiLock pin Kit Bump Proof Really!

The next question is usually “Well what about ____? They are rated high security and

have a side bar?”

Unfortunately the side bar is usually the same for all keys in a master system. Most times locksmiths use the same sidebar for all of their installations too.

So if you have any of the keys in a master system or if you read the dealer’s decal next to a door,

you pretty much have the side bar issue solved.

“But we have angle cuts.”

I ask them back how many keys in the system have the same angles. After that you’re left with pins that can be bumped. These locks may be bump resistant from six year olds and people

who use frozen bananas to open their doors. But there are professional thieves and

experienced locksmiths who know better. Does the person down the hall or next door have

the same style key as your customer?

Bumping a high security lock may be one of the easiest ways to get in.

“But what about modifying the existing cylinder?”

There are tricks that can be played in some cylinders by adding ball bearings, different tension springs, special pins etc to add bump resistance. Unless your time is free, you are probably better off selling a production solution. Some manufacturers may soon add special pins to their locks to improve protection. In some cases it may make the lock more bump resistant, but probably not Bump Proof.

Today, most of the locks installed in America are not Bump Proof. That includes

everything from government housing to single family homes. How many government and

commercial buildings still only have a six or seven pin cylinder as their lock system? The

bump key issue is a locksmith’s opportunity to survey the facility and recommend a

package of solutions. However, if they demand Bump Proof you should sell them a high

security lock based upon a technology like electronics, Abloy or Bilock.

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Bilock - Baldwin Hybrid

Baldwin products are known for their impressive quality of manufacture and their limited lifetime warranty on most of their range.

Bilock products are known worldwide for their impressive bump proof and pick resistant/proof qualities.

We recently combined the two brands to enable Baldwin products to work using Bilock cylinders and keys.

The process is quite simple and maintains the Baldwin hardware, while using the famed, Bilock 100% bump proof and virtually pick proof system, combined with keys that are physically unable to be duplicated.

Bilock keys can only be produced as originals. Each key is numbered individually and can only be made using specialist machinery.

We recently installed Bilock for a customer who has Baldwin locks, but wanted to prevent any unauthorised key duplication and to guarantee against lock bumping.

The process was comparatively inexpensive and quite simple and effective to complete.

For further information on Bilock-Baldwin Hybrid lock systems, please contact us.

Masterkeying One Lock In My Home

I receive the odd inquiry from time to time from customers who request for another key for a door, but one that doesnt work every other door in their property...like the front door.

Statistically, the front door is less likely to be broken into than virtually any other door. Creating a separate key that works just a particular door requires the actual door lock to be re-keyed. Re-keying the actual lock (where you insert the key) to allow a different and individual key to operate, requires master keying the particular cylinder in question.

Master keying a door lock involves replacing the tumblers in the actual keyhole of the lock in question.

In most locks, found in residential or commercial dwellings, the door lock is most often of the Schlage or Kwikset keyway. These simple every day pin tumbler cylinders are easily master keyed, but remember, master keying will make your locks significantly easier to pick or bump open, unless you decide to purchase Abloy or Bilock key systems.

Bilock is the first and truest guaranteed 100% pin tumbler bump proof and virtually pick proof lock system available today.

Surprisingly, Bilock systems are almost as inexpensive as everyday key systems. Why anyone would prefer to allow (and encourage anyone, potentially) to be able to acquire a key to their property is astonishing.

Is it not vital and important to you, to know whom else can get into your stuff?

Bilock can absolutely control access control to your stuff.

Lost Master Keys?

Have you ever lost or misplaced your master key? Have you ever had your keys stolen? It can be a rather unnerving experience and a costly one at that.

One of the benefits of using a Bilock key system, includes the ability to replace the master key, without affecting any other keys in your system.

Of course, all your locks will still need to be altered, to remove that key from the system, but a properly constructed Bilock system, enables a painless and cost effective solution, minimizing the effect on other key holders (not master-keys).

Combined with the bump proof and virtually pick proof properties, Bilock also offers keys that cannot be duplicated or modified.

$ for $ there are few key systems that offer equivalent value for money, aesthetic appearance and security.

Galaxy - Taking Security To The Next Level

Australian Lock Company, inventors of the unique and ultra-secure bump proof and virtually pick proof key system Bilock, recently introduced this phenomenal advancement in locking system design.

Aptly named, Galaxy, it is the product of significant years of research and product development. It was developed in response to corporate and business demand for secured and safe work premises.

Manufactured using the very latest techniques and the highest quality materials, the Galaxy range provides a revolutionary approach to high security locking. With subtle technical improvements and considered design, Galaxy offers a host of previously unseen attributes to benefit both end users and locksmiths.

Distinctive Design features

The new and innovative Galaxy is designed and built for convenience and efficiency while maximising security.
Providing a greater depth of combinations than most other locks on the market, Galaxy's vast range of core options makes retrofitting existing locks simple and recombinating quick and easy.
Its streamlined design eliminates the need for tumbler pins and/or coded discs to create permutations. The unique simultaneous cutting of both key and codebar using a Computerised Numerical Control (CNC) machine increases production efficiency and reduces the likelihood of error and increases difficulty to duplicate.
Galaxy has incorporated a combination of 316 stainless steel and high speed steel to create a formidable lock. The versatile Galaxy key is super strong and offers wide-ranging colour options for quick and easy identification.

The patent life on the Galaxy extends to 2024. Australian Lock Company recognises the importance of patents to protect the client, agent and manufacturer from copying and therefore exposing the market to reduced security through inferior quality product. We are also protecting our Galaxy range with numerous Patent applications across the world.

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QUICK AND EASY TO RETROFIT AND RECOMBINATE

Galaxy boasts a myriad of advantages and benefits over other conventional locking devices on the market. Galaxy's uniqueness revolves around its ability to remove the centre core to change the programming of the lock, and that its factory built cylinders do not require pinning.

• Galaxy cylinders retrofit most new and existing applications.
• Galaxy cylinders use programmed holes on the codebar for coding.
• Galaxy reduces the cost of replacing cylinders as only the codebar needs replacing and offers the following advantages:
  • Reduced down time.
  • Reduced labour time.
  • Provides less opportunity for human error.

Security

SUPER STRONG, NOT EASILY REPLICATED AND PATENT PROTECTED

• Inbuilt security features are designed for anti picking, anti bumping and to ensure extreme resistance to malicious attack.
• Galaxy's additional locking pins and anti picking teeth on carriages prevent 'code hunting' while torque is applied.
• Galaxy is designed to resist impressioning.
• As Galaxy is only available through Authorised Dealers, the Galaxy key blank can only be reproduced by authorised Galaxy Dealers, offering additional security to the end-user.
• Stringent quality control and authentication procedures by factory technicians ensure manufacturing consistency of cylinders and keys.
• Cylinders and keys are Patent protected until February 2024.

Keys

STURDY COLOUR-CODED IMPRESSION-RESISTANT KEY

• Distinctively designed Galaxy operational keys are available in 21 colours.
• Keys carry authorised Galaxy Dealer details for easy reference and identification.
• If a system is designed correctly, when a master key is lost only the master key and code bars need to be replaced, not the entire range of keys within the system.
• Authorisation is required for additional keys. All keys are cut from code and not duplicated, and the key code is difficult to read from the key.
• Galaxy key strength exceeds Australian Standard. As they are made from stainless steel, keys offer increased wear resistance and the shorter design offers increased strength.
• Cylinder and keys have been cycle tested to 500,000 cycles regularly and with maintenance and lubrication can exceed 700,000.
• Galaxy offers a life-time guarantee on keys.

MADE FROM SUPER STRONG STAINLESS STEEL

Internal components are manufactured from Stainless and High Speed Steel.

• Keys are made from 316 stainless steel and most components are high quality Metal Injection Moulded (MIM).
• Side bars are anti drill and made from high speed steel.
• Cylinders have stainless steel face plate/cap.

The uniqueness of Galaxy revolves around its ability to remove the centre core to change the programming of the lock. Factory built cylinders do not require pinning and therefore offers more confidence for product installation and consistency.

Master Keying

SECURE AND SIMPLIFIED

The Galaxy Grand Master Key system's wide-ranging combinations with tightly controlled security and colour differentiation offers the end user unprecedented protection.
Superseding the traditional and more vulnerable 1 barrel keying systems usually found in today's marketplace, Galaxy has the capacity to carry 3 locks in 1. Inbuilt hidden codes offer further protection by deftly camouflaging the Galaxy master key within the system.

System Coding Capabilities
Access to our computerized master key generated systems allows authorised Galaxy dealers to build extremely complex and diverse Master Key systems to suit any requirement.Up to three separate security levels or locations can be secured using the same code and keys.
Expansion Potential
Galaxy's potential for expansion without having to change the existing system minimises further expense and disruption.
Galaxy has 3 key orientations available for placement of codes:
Left, Centre & Right

• Key blanks twist the Codebar to the desired orientation.
• Orientations are completely independent of each other.
• 3 dedicated key blanks.
• All 3 orientations can be programmed on the one Codebar at the same time.

Flexibility

• Retrofits most lock sets.
• Extensive product range.

Simplicity

• Quick replacement means time and cost savings for lost or stolen keys.
• Easy to use.
• Minimum maintenance.
• Coloured key heads for easy identification.

Security

• Restricted keying system by Authorised Galaxy Dealers only.
• Colour Coded Codebars available for Construction keying.

Durability

• 316 Stainless Steel key exceeds Australian Standards on key strength.

Tamper Resistance

• Tamper proof design of cylinder & key assures resistance to bumping, picking and impressioning.

Quality Assured

• Assembly of cylinders are 100% authenticated by factory technicians.

Legal Protection

• Cylinder and Key designs are backed by Patents which are valid until February 2024.

Lifetime Guarantee on Keys

• Internal components are manufactured from High Speed & Stainless Steel to maximise durability.

Australian designed, developed and manufactured

Galaxy stands out in the marketplace as an Australian designed, developed and manufactured product. Only the Metal Injection Moulded (MIM) components are manufactured for us by the world leaders in this field. Replacement of Cylinders and Keys

• Life time guarantee on keys, Super Strong 316 stainless steel exceeds Australian Standards for strength.
• Cylinder design guarantees resistance to bumping, picking and impressioning.
  
  
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