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Baldwin 5205 Lifetime Brass Entrance Set

• Lifetime Brass Finish
• ADA Compliant
• 2 Nickel Silver Keys (Large Head)
• $99.95

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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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My website host...

I have been using Powweb for the last 6 years as my chosen webhost and their service has always been impeccable. I am often asked as to whom i use for this necessary service and I always shout Powweb. It is a brilliantly run company and very easy to deal with. I just posted a banner at the top here, for anyone that might be looking for a no nonsense solution to web hosting. You have many choices today. I choose Powweb because they have always done right by me.

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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ISIS - 360º Surveillance Camera

The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate is currently developing the Imaging System for Immersive Surveillance (ISIS).

This is a video surveillance camera capable of recording 360º footage simultaneously.

The Imaging System for Immersive Surveillance (ISIS) makes use of new video camera and image-stitching technology and can be bolted to a ceiling, mounted on a roof, or fastened to a truck-mounted telescoping mast. The unit makes use of a series of individual cameras to create video that is stitched together into a single, 360-degree, live view like a high-resolution video quilt. This means that, unlike traditional surveillance cameras, the device allows law enforcement to zoom in on a specific point of interest without losing visual contact with the rest of the scene.

"Coverage this sweeping, with detail this fine, requires a very high pixel count," says program manager Dr. John Fortune, of S&T's Infrastructure and Geophysical Division, "ISIS has a resolution capability of 100 megapixels." That's as detailed as 50 full-HDTV movies playing at once, with and means it can zoom in closer and closer without losing clarity.

Many of the ISIS capabilities were adapted from technology previously developed by MIT's Lincoln Laboratory for military applications, which built the current system with the help of technology experts from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory using commercial off-the-shelf cameras, computers, image processing boards and software.

ISIS creators already have their eyes on a new and improved second generation model, complete with custom sensors and video boards, longer range cameras, higher resolution, a more efficient video format, and a discreet, chandelier-like frame – no bigger than a basketball. Eventually, the Department plans to develop a version of ISIS that will use infrared cameras to detect events that occur at night.

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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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Sliding Patio Doors - One Of The Weakest Links

The above video is actually an explanation of how to replace a sliding door installation with french style doors but it does highlight the ease in pulling the common sliding door from it's tracks.

I am called upon often to repair sliding doors, that have become increasingly harder to operate. There are multiple reasons that doors can become inoperative, but we will leave that for a later article.

The reason I decided to include the above video here is to highlight the extreme weakness that almost all sliding patio doors suffer from.

You can see how easy it is to lift the door from it's track. When the door is closed, it is usually held locked by just a metal hook. Often that hook is all that is preventing the door from being opened. I have seen many instances where the sliding door is the principle method of surreptitious entry. Often intruders simply use a large screwdriver or prybar/crowbar (found in most automobiles) and lever under the bottom of the door, raising the whole door frame enough to remove the door completely from the track. Even while still locked.

There is a very simple and cost effective measure that can be applied to prevent most sliding doors from being removed in this fashion.

Simply, install a self-tapping screw into the top track, so that the head is protruding enough to allow the door to still slide but reduce the lift, or amount the door can be raised.

Some lock manufacturers include anti-lift pins in their locks to help with this problem, but often the parts are made from die-cast aluminum, which is weak and brittle.

For about 50 cents you can prevent the door from being lifted off it's track.

Many people insert a piece of dowel or length of wood into the track behind the door. While this is probably one of the cheapest and best methods for preventing the door from sliding open, it does nothing to stop the door from lifting up.

Top 10 Searches for May 2010

375 total visits from 307 search terms across the multiple search engines, including Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ask, AOL, Search and Yandex.

Interestingly, Schlage Securekey is very popular this month as is Keyed Pocket Door Locks.

To average 10 hits a day from search engines, may not seem high, but considering my niche, I think it is doing okay.

In the 12 months to May 31st, 2010 this site yielded 6390 total visits from 4397 keyword searches.

How many did your site get?

Latest Crime Statistics St Louis County May 31, 2010

Pictured below is the latest map of the reported crimes to St Louis County Police, as at May 31st, 2010.
Burglary - 195

Robbery -21

Larceny - 518

Arson - 4

Vandalism - 42

The green dots represent the above numbers.

If you live in these areas, it is worthwile to be aware of the local targets and your responsibility to secure yourself adequately.

We can help!

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NEMA - The Multi-Purpose Product

We are currently experimenting with another unique product coming from that great Australian forward thinking company, HM Cowdroy.

Nema - The Multi-Purpose product is manufactured from a unique composite polymer material in a carefully controlled air injected extrusion process. The ideal applications are where weight, temperature and sound insulation, humidity and water exposure are of concern. The vast range of Nema products address these concerns and much more!

NEMA is measuring up to be a phenomenal, inexpensive product that is proving easy to work with - drill, screw, rout, nail, machine and glue. It is lightweight and strong, thermal insulating, immune to attack by insects, non-corrosive, alkaline and acid resistant.

It also offers good sound and acoustic installation.

NEMA is an excellent thermoform material. It is self-extinguishing and mould resistant.

NEMA is offering numerous surface finishing possibilities including but not limited to, water proof, can be heat formed, printable surface for use in signage applications, chemical resistant, color stable, allows laser engraving and can even be welded. We are noticing significant weather proof tendencies too.

Potential applications for this incredible product include:

Outdoor Signs

Outdoor Furniture

Concrete Formwork

Skirting, Trim and Architraves

Boxes in Wet or Outdoor Areas

Exhibition Displays

Wall Cladding (external & internal)

Partitions

Wet Area Doors

Cavity and Pocket Doors

Cupboards in Wet Areas

Showcases

Cabinets

Ceilings

False Ceilings

Washroom Partitions

Coolrooms & Freezers

Office Partitions

Flooring

Caravans & RV's

Boating and General Marine Industry Applications.

Whether your requirements include exterior cladding, barge boards, deckings or railings, NEMA boards are extremely versatile.

Are your doors warping due to wet area exposure? Not providing adequate sound insulation? Or just too heavy for the application? Waterproof, light, sound and thermally insulating, NEMA doors provide that long awaited solution.

Reveals in wet areas are prone to cracking, swelling and warping. Not anymore thanks to NEMA with the added benefits of sound and thermal insulation and insect and vermin resistance.

The ideal sheet flooring. paneling, cladding or anywhere moisture, water and weight are problems, NEMA is the sheet material that meets these needs.

NEMA sheet and board can be finished in a variety of ways including, laminated, veneered, silk screen printed, film printed, vinyl stickers etc. It can be acryllic painted and enamel painted. (Similarly to wood, NEMA should not be painted in dark colors because exposure to high temperatures can cause expansion).

NEMA boards and sheets are easy and fast to clean with a clean and/or damp cloth. If necessary one of many common household cleaners such as glass cleaners can be used. The cleaning solution should be applied and immediately wiped dry. No cleaning solution should be left to stand on the board for an extended period.

For more information, please email us.

Flo Control

Flo Control is a unique variation on the pet door. This concept device uses image recognition technology to recognize your individual pet and allow them access to your home.

The built in camera, has an image sensor that see's your pet on approach, compares it to the file image stored in it's processor and if it is a successful match, the door unlocks.

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Cat Mate or Dog Mate

Cat Mate is a unique security device perfect for securing your pussy door or doggie door.

It uses a magnet strapped to your pets collar to allow only your cat or pet into your home.

On approach, the magnet deactivates the latch and allows your pal into your home, at the same time blocking unwanted animals from entering.

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2009 Top 20 Searches

We received nearly 300,000 page views last year from our wide readership. I posted a picture (to the left) taken from our Google Analytics showing the top 20 searched for terms that led people to this site.

We received hits from about 6000 keywords and keyword phrases.

We continue to innovate and improve our inventory items and also continue to write up short reports on unique security products we consider useful.

We hope you continue to enjoy our posts.

Thank you for your patronage.

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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Top 10 Searches for April 2010

This website has been very kind to me in the last few years with an average of 300-500 search hits every month since 2006. There are probably some good reasons for this luck, but I suggest it is likely because of the significant amount of original content included here-in.

I have decided to try to include a monthly post highlighting the 10 most popular searched for terms that led viewers to this site.

These search results are gathered from my Google Analytics reports.

As you can see, there are significant numbers of searches for keyword terms surrounding keyed pocket door locks.

Our Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock with Key, is proving (not surprisingly) popular in it's genre.

Other popular keyword search terms in the past month, include Schlage Securekey Problems.

Schlage Securekey is a new product recently released by Schlage in answer to and to compete with Kwikset's Smart-Key product line. The widespread discussion and marketplace concern about the lock bumping phenomenon, has forced some lock manufacturers to update their product designs.

We have been conducting our own tests of the Schlage Securekey product and anticipate presenting some interesting findings in the not too distant future.

Strikemaster II seems to be continuing it's popularity in searched for terms. The product is beautifully designed to prevent door frame casing failure, effectively preventing the most common break-in method of door kick-ins.

Expect to see more articles about the popular searched for keyword phrases in upcoming posts.

His and Hers Key Holder

Another novel idea adds to the convenience of finding your keys easily.

The His and Hers Key Holders are made in a mirror chrome finish, include a lock and key and are so easy to use.

Simply attach the key to your keyring, when you get home insert the key into your lock. It will be there when you need to leave.

Another "Why didn't I think of that?" product.

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Wonkey - Fixes that wobbly table

Now, here is a novel idea packaged in the shape of a key.

Wonkey is a product that just about anyone who has ever gone out for dinner to a restaurant, probably wished they had on their key ring.

Wonkey is designed to look like a key and fit appropriately on your keyring. It is made from silicone rubber for maximum grip and durability.

When you visit your favourite restaurant and get seated at the last table, often that table wobbles making your experience there less than pleasant. Food can spill, drinks spill, kids wobble the table just for fun...

Simply unclip the Wonkey from your keyring and chock the appropriate table leg. Problem solved.

But remember to take it with you when you leave.

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Cowdroy P697 Pocket Door Lock With Key - Install Instructions

Our very popular Pocket Door Lock with Key, is being snapped up by many customers, thank you.

Perhaps the most common question I receive is, "Will it fit in place of the existing lock I have?"

My answer to this common question is, "definitely". This lock has been especially designed to replace the common pocket door privacy sets found all across the world.

Here is how the installation is performed, according to the manufacturers instructions. While I suggest that your carpenter or builder be asked to install it, it is a reasonably straightforward project for the home handyman to perform, presuming they have the correct tools. **NOTE** This product is designed for doors up to 42mm (1-11/16") thick.

Each lock comes with a plastic template to guide the installation. I suggest that a jigsaw be used to accurately cut the extra depth necessary for the correct installation.

Be sure to follow the instructions correctly and in about 1-2 hours your project will be complete.

Install the screws of choice.


Mark the mortise strike fixing and complete.

At only $125.00, there are few, if any competitively priced alternatives.

UFO by Meroni Serrature - Alternative Uses

The Meroni UFO deadlocking product, that we have raving on about recently, can be used in many other applications apart from vehicle security.

As these pictures show, the product excellently and efficiently secures, solid glass doors, wrought iron gates, front and rear entrance doors.

The product's use is only limited by your imagination.

Stylish lever entry sets can be combined with an auxiliary internal mechanism that allows use on different applications.

Combine it with a knob entrance set for top-class security.

Glass Doors, come with a kit tailored to install without necessarily perforating the glass.

The body of the UFO model, common to all applications, contains four mobile steel drill-proof spheres which foil any attempt at forcing. The company claims that the key locking cylinder is also drill-proof.

Beautiful, stylish security innovation from the home country of Leonardo Da Vinci.

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UFO Meroni - The Most Secure Locking System For Your Work Truck

The Meroni UFO is one of, if not the strongest locking product I have seen to secure work trucks and vans.

We previously posted about the Meroni UFO in December 2009.

The above video shows just how secure the product is when put to the test. Yes, this is a deliberately staged demonstration, but it shows the lengths required for a determined burglar to go to, to defeat the product.

How important is the security of your tools or the products you house in your work vehicle?

We intend to stock these products in due course. If you are in the trade services business, your tools of trade are vital to your livelihood. So securing them properly is vital to maintaining your income.