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.

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!

Crime Statistics - Greater St Louis Region 3/1/10-3/31/10

We present a map of the crime statistics reported by participating cities in the greater St Louis area, for March 2010.

We have decided to only show Burglary, Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft at this time.

For more accurate results, including street names please view the source.

There are about 300 total police reports.

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Crime Rate Comparison Statistics 63017 to 63146

Chesterfield, MO 63017 compared to Maryland Heights, MO 63146, crime rate comparison statistics in 2009.

Understanding that these two municipalities enjoy significantly different population sizes and per capita incomes, helps to explain some of the wider differences on the graph.

Because there are multiple different sources online for compiling statistics, it is important to verify this information for yourself. At the time of input, these statistics were presumed correct but can not be guaranteed.

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Pigio - The <-- Push Pull --> Handle

Serrature Meroni, the impressive Italian lock and door products manufacturer, have introduced their award winning Pigio line of Push Pull entrance sets and handles into the USA.

The Pigio line up includes 3 distinct styles that add dramatic modern aesthetics to virtually any application. Combined with a large push/pull pad and no turning knob or lever, the Pigio series provides a unique mechanism tested to the very high European Union standard CE EN 179 and is now the first of it's kind to be fully approved for installation on emergency exists.

Pigio 3

The Pigio concept, now available in a variety of trendy materials and finishes, continues Meroni's considerable experience in innovative door opening systems. The mechanism that allows the handle to move, has been rigorously tested to offer the highest efficiency rates and to adapt to it's style and design quality.

Beyond it's unique design and features, Pigio can be installed in virtually any context: Entrance and offices, hotel rooms, privacy doors, passageways. Pigio offers suitable and beautiful solutions for all private and public buildings.

Pigio 2

Pigio 1
Pigio 1, the first model, was originally designed by Design Studio Italia and is often held as the base model. Like it's updated models, they all are available in 3 different body coatings, light grey, dark grey and graphite colored coatings.

Pigio 2, improved the base model by widening the grip surface to an oval shape and expanded the available color range to 12 varieties.

Pigio 3, further improved the product by offering a broader selection of luxury finishes and first class materials. Pigio 3, comes in gold, polished or matte chrome for the body and walnut or cherry wood finishes or elegant black Italian leather for the handles. If elegance is sought, Pigio 3 is well placed as the ergonomical and luxurious solution.

Pictured to the left, you can see some applications and why the product is sought after by factories, research laboratories, factories, hospitals and public areas of hotels, bathrooms etc.

With the increasing interest in better health, Pigio handles are being sought by health concious companies, hospitals, medical surgeries and households intent on minimizing the transmission of bacteria and virus' like last years AH1N1 flu epidemic that spread fear and widespread illness across the world. The Pigio and Combina handles are now available with an innovative polymer, perfectly inert from the microbiological point of view and is the perfect solution for all those areas where hygiene and prevention of the transmission of potential pathogens and microorganisms, play a determinant role.

Add the physically challenged or arthritis sufferers to the lists of customers benefiting from this wonderful product and you can understand why this Italian company has continued to grow over the last 60 years.

Architects now have increased choices for functional, beautiful, useful, ergonomic and luxury end items to help them to design buildings and offices or homes with the modern appeal and security, discerning customers are looking for.

We are pleased to announce, we have been selected as a distributor for this wonderful product in the Mid-West.

For additional pricing and finishes, please contact us.

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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Numlock -Concept Combination Entry

Numlock is a new concept design handle by a talented European designer Jaeseok Han.

The desire of the marketplace is progressively for better access control solutions and Jess's design improves upon the combination entrance set with a simple yet fully functional product that answers many requests for simple, functional security products that maximise aesthetic appeal while maintaing first rate security.

The Numlock handle looks the part with a simple design aimed at users with modern aesthetic desires.

It is only a concept, but one that might have some call in the wider market.

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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.

Anchors - Securing Your Watercraft

Okay, many viewers may consider this product not to be a security device, however I disagree.

Almost every watercraft includes an anchor, designed to moor the craft from sailing away.

While an anchor might not be considered a traditional security product, when you consider that security includes fixing your property so that it is immovable, anchors truly fit into that product class.
Cooper Anchors, an innovative Australian company, recently released a sensational new product aimed at the watercraft market.

The lightweight "plastic" anchor developed by this forward thinking company, significantly reduces the weight of the all important anchor for watercraft. Expertly designed to suit the varying designs of watercraft and carefully engineered following extensive research and development, this product by Cooper Anchors, will change the face of boating, I suggest.

Securing your watercraft is as important as securing your car or home. You dont want your boat to "walk off" or "sail away" while you are enjoying a day of fishing, swimming, diving or lounging in the waters of lakes, rivers or bays, do you?

When you are away from your craft, what prevents it from just being stolen? Anchors do!

(therefore, they are a unique security product)

Most anchors are secured to their watercraft with chains. Many are connected to motors for easy deployment and retrieval. There are many providers of high-quality marine grade padlocks available to help protect your assets and attaching the 100% bump and pick proof Bilock padlocks to your anchors will only help to prevent your leisure craft from going missing.

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Secureview - Storm Door Protection

Storm Doors are very common across America on most households.

Many homeowners use storm doors as added protection from the elements, however just as many will use them as screen doors enabling the main entry doors to be left open while allowing the breeze to come in and keep the insects out.

The top picture shows how Secureview products can be used in a sea view setting too, allowing patio doors or windows to be left open while maintaining secured access to a dwelling.

This picture, shows how Secureview screens and doors can be applied in a typical residential setting. They are designed to efficiently maintain the ambience and character of an entry door way while providing some of the toughest protection against attack from would-be intruders.

This is another view of a typical installation of a Secureview storm/screened door application.

Below, the pictures show that the screens are designed to withstand attacks from hammers and knives.

The T316 marine grade stainless steel mesh uses the same metal composition specified by performance yacht manufacturers on crucial fittings and cables.

Years of research and development by security experts, has enabled Secureview to launch these class leading designs on the market, backed by innovation that works.

Secureview is continually tested and passes the highest required standards including:

• Knife Shear tests
• Impact tests
• Anti-jemmy tests
• Pull tests

SecureView is a proven high grade woven T316 black stainless steel mesh screen that delivers superior protection. It keeps intruders and insects out without spoiling your view.

SecureView is custom assembled by factory trained technicians into an extra strong aluminium frame to suit your exact home, office or commercial building specifications and incorporates the very best locking systems.

As the name suggests, SecureView provides maximum security without sacrificing your view or blocking out breezes.

SecureView is available in a full range of configurations for residential and commercial applications including designs for:

• Sliding doors and windows
• Hinged doors
• Casement, awning and double-hung windows
• Fire and Emergency Exit screens
• Balustrades
• Pool fencing
• Outdoor room extensions

• Shop fronts

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Strikemaster II Pro - New Shipment Just Arrived

Pictured here is a typical broken door frame/jamb, after a kick-in attack.

According to discussions I have personally had with members of local law enforcement agencies, this is the most typical method of break ins they come across.

Today, we received our first shipment of the new and improved Strikemaster II Pro door frame strengtheners.

In the second picture you can see the new version and how it looks when installed.

The new version includes an extended lip allowing better engagement of the entrance lock latch mechanism. It also includes a couple of knock out pieces for the deadbolt mechanism, to allow for varied installations (deadbolt is either fitted above or below a typical entrance set). Each unit still comes with ten (10) three inch (3") screws that connect the unit to the stud behind the frame.

I have been installing locks and systems for over 25 years in multiple countries across the world and typically, I have seen very similar entry techniques, just about everywhere.

Most entrance doors in the USA are metal clad wooden doors using typical key-in-knob entrance sets, sometimes with deadbolts also fitted above or below.

In cases of door frame failure (like pictured above), rarely has the actual door hardware failed. Even the cheap quality locksets can stand up to abuse, but the door strike (where the lock closes into) always seems to fail.

Using a Strikemaster II Pro, not only prevents door frame failure, but it repairs the damages often resulting from a kick-in.

Many door repairers will rarely quote to repair an existing door and frame because often the costs in labor are equivalent to or close to the costs of total replacement. Many door centers sell only complete doors and frames and they vary in cost from ~$500.00 for parts only. I have spoken with many builders and carpenters and builders about their average installation prices and the common reply is around $500.00 to $750.00 for labor.

The Strikemaster II Pro sells for $99.95 (plus tax). Installation usually takes a half hour with my installation and call out fee of $55.00.

Repairing your kicked-in door for less than $200.00 is smarter and more cost effective than a total door replacement.

Earthquakes - Directly Affecting Your Doors And Locks

Earthquakes are definitely increasing in regularity this year. Or perhaps, thanks to the power of the media, we are becoming more instantly aware about the quantity and severity of earthquakes.

The earth is constantly shifting and building construction has only recently taken these things into consideration, with building codes being modified to encourage better quality, safer constructions.

Weathering, is a common term in building trades, that often is rarely considered when purchasing or installing hardware.

I would call earthquakes a form of weathering too.

Often at the change of seasons, the earth moves slightly. As a consequence of weathering, timber constructions will expand and contract due to heat, cold and ground shifts.

Many builders fail to consider weathering when recommending or installing new hardware or doors in dwellings.

With the increasing demand for electronic and wireless locking systems, many products are developed with motor driven mechanisms. Often these mechanisms do not stand up well to weathering effects due to the door frames shifting, foundations moving etc. These small movements in the ground can and do often negatively affect the correct operation of your doors and hardware.

There are some techniques designed to minimize movement of frames etc, but in general, most people are unaware that a door has moved or that their lock is not working correctly, until it's too late.

I suggest that the thought about weathering needs to be considered when purchasing electronic motor driven locking devices, because if your door moves and the bolt mechanism doesnt line up correctly with the strike/frame, the lock will jamb or not lock, leaving you unsecure.

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.

Baldwin - The Best Product For Obvious Reasons

Baldwin Hardware products are proud to announce the introduction of wireless access control products to their impressive range of residential and commercial entry solutions.

Now you can include the functional and easily accessible modern wireless control products to the Baldwin line.

Baldwin products have been reknowned since 1946 for their style, quality and lifetime guarantee on most products.

With electronics, it is very difficult to offer lifetime warranties. the average warranty with any lifetime product is 1-2 years.

Baldwin are introducing their Boulder and Soho series hardware initially, aimed at discerning residence owners and commercial developers, wanting to impress with the industry leading product quality, finish and compatibility with other leading products.

Baldwin is the product I recommend more often to customers, due to the quality of manufacture and the (in general) lifetime warranty, on most products.

Baldwin's technical services division is staffed by competent technicians, capable of helping just about anyone and everyone. Their desire to live up to their lifetime guarantee's differs this company from many competitors.

With the Home Connect service included, you can control access to your property using the internet or a mobile device with a secure connection. Everything to allowing temporary access to a technician or the cleaning lady, knowing when your children arrive home, SMS messages for notifications, you can even use the units as your alarm system switch, to disarm.

Coming Spring 2010

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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.

Digi 6600-301 Fingerprint Door Lock With Style

Introducing the new Digi 6600 Fingerprint Door Lock.

This sensational new style of digital fingerprint door lock with key override has been designed to suit the residential and office door market.

Available in 6 different finishes (colors), the technology is state of the art, wireless, standalone, alternative keypad password and can be keyed to many existing keys, simply by replacing the key cylinder with one that can be keyed to your key.

Features

• 150 Fingerprint capacity
• 75 Password capacity
• Suits both left and right hand doors (field swappable)
• Designed to replace other existing deadbolts, without drilling additional holes.
• Sliding cover protects the fingerprint scanner.
• Fingerprints can be removed without affecting other users.
• ANSI Grade 2 Certification

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Introducing the iKey: Apple's answer to the humble door key

Apple, the reknowned computer equipment maker and world changing technology company who brought out the sensational iPhone, has set it's sights on the humble door key.

The computer giant, that manufactures the iPod and iPhone, has plans to replace the traditional door key with a hi-tech alternative.

It is developing technology, already being nicknamed the "iKey", which will mean that rather than carrying around a bunch of keys, people will be able to use a single electronic device to unlock their car, front door and gain access to their office.

Users would simply have to enter a pin code and wave the device over an electronic pad fitted beside a door to open it.

The technology is revealed in a newly published patent application, which has generated speculation that the next model of the iPhone will contain this feature.

Apple filed the application with the US Patent Office. It states: "The device can communicate with an external device to open a lock. By way of example, the electronic device may be a model of an iPhone.

"The external device may be any suitable electronic device such as a portable media player, personal data assistant or electronic lock that may be used to access a door, car, house or other physical area."

According to the patent, Apple hopes to replace these cards and keyfobs by allowing the iPhone to be used instead to unlock doors to buildings and cars.

It would exploit a technology known as Near Field Communication, which allows electronic devices to transmit information between each other when in proximity.

In a home, householders would need to install electronic, computer controlled locks to their doors.

The iPhone would need to be registered with the locks so that they could communicate with each other.

By rotating the iPhone near the electronic lock, consumers then select their pin numbers on a dial displayed on the screen, as if entering a combination on a safe.

If the combination entered matched the one held by the electronic lock, the door would open.

If not, an alarm could be sounded or alerts sent to the householder to indicate someone was attempting to gain unauthorised entry.

The patent also proposes encrypting any information that passes between the iPhone and the computer-controlled lock to prevent hackers from "listening in".

The iPhone has become a huge success for Apple after combining their popular iPod with mobile phone technology, selling more than 40 million worldwide.

The iKey technology will take Apple one step further towards creating a ubiquitous mobile device that is the only thing people need to carry in their pockets.

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Trilogy - By Alarm Lock - Advanced Wireless Standalone Access Control

Alarm Lock Trilogy, a well known, high quality, superior access control solution for modern commercial premises, recently released their new advanced networking upgrade to their line of high class access control door locking solutions.

The benefits of this new addition to the product line, bring Alarm Lock Trilogy to the forefront of commercial access control solutions.

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This product is expertly designed to provide commercial properties with the most modern and easily accessed, managed and audited products of their kind available in todays market.

The ability to use the locks with a swipe card, physical key, numbered keypad or swipe + keypad, significantly increases the uses of this sensational new product.

The added ability of wired or wireless 802.11b/g protocols, enables controllers to modify, audit, control the keyless access to security entrances remotely by secured access via the internet.

There are multiple options available, tailored to the demanding requirements of everyone.

The products are Grade 1 quality and priced accordingly.

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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.