February 6, 2014
Meroni UFO+ Installation Video - Superior Security For Sprinter Trucks
We recently wrote an article about the fabulous Meroni UFO+ super secure lock system designed in consultation with Shipping companies and fleet managers and auto manufacturing engineers.
We have been inundated with inquiries and people are lining up to pre-order the product.
Above find an installation video that shows the correct procedure for fitting the product.
The UFO+ comes with a unique key cylinder that is copy resistant and virtually pick proof. Keys can be registered with the factory (us) for future origination. Locks can be keyed alike, master keyed or keyed to differ. Fleet managers can use their master key to access multiple separate vehicles as needs require.
There are few quality options available that secure Sprinter trucks and the UFO+ is quickly becoming the sought after solution for companies and owners wishing to protect their valuable tools and equipment on board.
We still anticipate releasing them commercially in the USA this summer. Stay Tuned!
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February 4, 2014
Cruise Ship Illnesses Increase - Solutions Sought
The number of reports in recent weeks about cruise ship passengers falling prey to onboard diseases is being seen to have sharply increased. Without any specific reasons being discovered, authorities continue to seek methods to prevent the spread of disease.
Serrature Meroni manufacture anti-bacterial door hardware that helps to minimze the spread of infectious disease. The fabulous Meroni Combina and Meroni Pigio range of door handles are being sought as a possible solution to minimize the spread of these virus'.
The unique attributes of the anti-bacterial handles, continue to impress authorities. The handle ranges are nouveau in design, naturally simple to operate, functional and ambient. The range of handles can allow for discerning owners to still enjoy elegant looking functional hardware while protecting the lives and interests of crew and passengers.
Simple to install and retro-fit in place of many commonly used products today, both Combina and Pigio are considered a valuable asset that directly protects the lives of passengers, crew, patients and anyone that might touch the handle.
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February 3, 2014
Saddle Lock - Simplistic Bicycle Security Concept
The Saddle Lock pictured here is a 2012 Red Dot Design Award winner.
The unique design concept minimizes weight by combining the seat saddle with a cantilever type ratchet that allows the seat to fold back. The pocket at the saddle rear is shaped to the size of the rear bicycle wheel and it neatly fits over the wheel. The combination mechanism built into the saddle allows the lock mechanism to secure through the wheel spokes.
Unlike chaining your bike to a post or fence, which often requires a third party product, that you usually need to carry or attach to your frame, the saddle lock is a built in product.
Although you leave your bike without attaching it to a rack, fence or post, no one can easily ride your pride and joy away.
More pics after the jump
January 30, 2014
UFO+ To Debut In The USA This Summer
We have written about this product a few times recently and it seems to have generated significant interest from sections of the automobile industry. We are happy to announce that we will debut this fabulous product this summer in the USA.
Intelligently designed with input directly from automobile manufacturers, Serrature Meroni have produced a game changing product that benefits the shipping industry immensely.
Installation time is usually about 45-50 minutes by a trained technician.
Companies who run fleets of Sprinter or similar vehicles enjoy the benefits of ultra-secure master keying and copy protected keys in the easy to use UFO+ Slam Lock.
The UFO+ Slam Lock installs on both front and rear doors
Pictures of the rear door operation, after the break
January 27, 2014
Keyed Pocket Door Lock Arrived 32 Hours Early - Available Now - Hurry
This product is super popular and sells extremely quickly.
Thanks for your patience.
January 25, 2014
Keyed Pocket Door Lock - New Inventory arriving January 28, 2014
We expected our last shipment to go in about 4 weeks and were spot on with our prediction.
We are currently out of stock completely until next week, when we will update the shopping page and make them available again.
We appreciate our customers patience and thank them for understanding.
January 22, 2014
Salto - Inspired Electronic Access Control - Interview With Respected Industry Analyst Marc Tobias
Salto are a very modern company specializing in high-end access control systems for hotels, institutions, Universities, Schools, hospitals and almost anyone seeking better quality from their entry hardware and systems.
Bilock are an integral partner with Salto, to the point of integrating Mifare chips into Bilock key heads, so that electronic, trackable extreme security keys can be used in structures that also require mechanical access control where wired or wireless power is inappropriate.
Recently, Salto sat down with respected industry watchdog and product quality analyst Marc Tobias in a brief interview abut his opinion about the quality and security of Salto products. See the interview after the jump.
January 14, 2014
UFO+ The New Addition To The Meroni Family of Ultra-Secure Light Commercial Trucks/Vans Security
Widely used throughout Europe by two of the leading delivery companies (worldwide), the UFO+ is the new generation version of the UFO already widely used by industrial, commercial and private customers.
We have previously talked about UFO products in this blog before.
In the link provided above, you can see some videos of the strength of the UFO product.
The collaborative efforts in consulting with vehicle manufacturers to produce a product that complements style and security of a wide range of vehicles, serves to cement Meroni's commitment to it's customers and also goes to show, that by working together across different industry sectors we can all hope to achieve mutually beneficial products that stand the test of time, function and better security for all.
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Hooply Locks Continue To Impress
Hooply are a specialty manufacturer of very strong mechanical locking systems, Their product line has been snapped up by many builders and homeowners especially in severe weather affected locations.
Many homeowners in the Florida and gulf states regions especially like the wide range of handle designs that compliment their style of hurricane and wind resistant doors and frames.
We have recently sold more products to customers on both sides of the Florida coast, to repair/replace parts.
The competitive cost of Hooply products, combined with the extremely strong all steel internal mechanisms, makes the product line an extremely attractive alternative to more mainstream brands.
Pictured here is the Hooply 5510 handle set. There are numerous styles and color choices available and we will be bringing these to light here in the near future. Stay Tuned!
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January 9, 2014
5 reasons to stop using antibacterial soap
To summarize. the FDA discovered that after a decades long investigation, the benefits derived from this multi-billion dollar industry, do not significantly add value to our lives, more than normal soap and water.
I meet people regularly who swear by their practise of using some alcohol based antibacterial soaps, hoping to minimize their own exposure to the easy transference of bacteria and virus'.
With this 42 year study finally releasing their results, concerned users are realizing that common used door knobs, that multiple people touch daily have been a harbinger of diseases that are too easily transferred.
That is of course until they learn about the Serrature Meroni range of Combina and Pigio range of push/pull entry levers and knobs, that are specifically designed with anti-microbial surfaces that minimize the spread of colds and flu.
We are the North American distributors of the fabulous Nouveau and Ultra-Modern door entry products made by the highly respected European (Italian) manufacturer Serrature Meroni.
We maintain a relatively large inventory, in multiple color options of Nova, Forma, Combina and Pigio (1, 2 & 3) door hardware.
We will showcase some special quantities of Meroni Nova, passage, privacy and entry handlesets, in large quantaties and diverse color options.
The five reasons are...
1. Antibacterial soaps are no more effective than conventional soap and water. As mentioned in the announcement, 42 years of FDA research—along with countless independent studies—have produced no evidence that triclosan provides any health benefits as compared to old-fashioned soap.
“I suspect there are a lot of consumers who assume that by using an antibacterial soap product, they are protecting themselves from illness, protecting their families,” Sandra Kweder, deputy director of the FDA’s drug center, told the AP. “But we don’t have any evidence that that is really the case over simple soap and water.”
Manufacturers say they do have evidence of triclosan’s superior efficacy, but the disagreement stems from the use of different sorts of testing methods. Tests that strictly measure the number of bacteria on a person’s hands after use do show that soaps with triclosan kill slightly more bacteria than conventional ones.
But the FDA wants data that show that this translates into an actual clinical benefit, such as reduced infection rates. So far, analyses of the health benefits don’t show any evidence that triclosan can reduce the transmission of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections. This might be due to the fact that antibacterial soaps specifically target bacteria, but not the viruses that cause the majority of seasonal colds and flus.
2. Antibacterial soaps have the potential to create antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The reason that the FDA is making manufacturers prove these products’ efficacy is because of a range of possible health risks associated with triclosan, and bacterial resistance is first on the list.
Heavy use of antibiotics can cause resistance, which results from a small subset of a bacteria population with a random mutation that allows it to survive exposure to the chemical. If that chemical is used frequently enough, it’ll kill other bacteria, but allow this resistant subset to proliferate. If this happens on a broad enough scale, it can essentially render that chemical useless against the strain of bacteria.
This is currently a huge problem in medicine—the World Health Organization calls it a “threat to global health security.” Some bacteria species (most notably, MRSA) have even acquired resistance to several different drugs, complicating efforts to control and treat infections as they spread. Health officials say that further research is needed before we can say that triclosan is fueling resistance, but several studies have hinted at the possibility.
3. The soaps could act as endocrine disruptors. A number of studies have found that, in rats, frogs and other animals, triclosan appears to interfere with the body’s regulation of thyroid hormone, perhaps because it chemically resembles the hormone closely enough that it can bind to its receptor sites. If this is the case in humans, too, there are worries that it could lead to problems such as infertility, artificially-advanced early puberty, obesity and cancer.
These same effects haven’t yet been found in humans, but the FDA calls the animal studies “a concern”—and notes that, given the minimal benefits of long-term triclosan use, it’s likely not worth the risk.
First H5N1 Avian Flu Death In North America
Serrature Meroni make a handle that is taylored to hospitals, aged care centers, schools and institutions that care about the health and safety of their staff and patrons.
The Combina Anti-Bacterial Door handle, not only exceeds all ADA conditions, but also minimizes the spread of potentially harmful disease.
With the current Polar Vortex, playing havoc with North American's daily lives, preventing the spread of disease is of paramount concern.
Stylish, functional and secure. The incredibly easy to use, patented Premiapri mechanism, encourages simple to operate and stylish nouveau door handles in both passage and privacy (bathroom) functions, that prevent the transferrence of potentially harmful diseases.
From CNN...
(CNN) -- Canadian health officials confirmed Wednesday that a resident from Alberta has died from H5N1 avian flu, the first case of the virus in North America.
Canada's Health Minister, Rona Ambrose, said the infected individual had recently traveled to Beijing.
The Canadian case also is the first case of H5N1 infection ever imported by a traveler into a country where the virus is not present in poultry. No such H5N1 viruses have been detected in people or in animals in the United States.
December 31, 2013
More On Bilock
More and more demand for simpler control of key systems is increasingly leading people to the intelligent purchase of our Bilock product line.
The Australian designed Bilock Extreme Security locking system.
Now manufactured under license in the United States, this competitively priced product CANNOT be picked or bumped.
The unique key design is available in your choice of almost 9000 color combinations.
The key system can be used in almost all existing lock hardware products in the market.
New Generation BiLock offers the security concious an innovative new look, twin bladed key which operates a 12-pin program of tumbler pins, six on either side. These pins, in turn, activate two side-bars to provide the end user with up to 16.7 million possible lock combinations. In addition to a space age moving element within the key an extraordinarily shaped, horizontally positioned security rod has been built into the cylinder core to activate the 13th locking dimension. Without the moving element, this 13th dimension cannot be activated, this adds yet another feature to BiLock's already exceptional level of security.
BiLock is the only one that is bump and virtually pick proof.
Rekey your own locks when you lose a key.
Rekey your own locks when you fire an employee.
Rekey your own locks on the spot.
Send the old cores back for rekeying and use again
Front Door, Back Door, Cabinets, Cages, Drawers, Showcases
Masterkey all of your stores with BiLock
Employee Key - front door only
Manager Key - entire store
District Manager - territory stores
Regional Manager - all stores in the state
Corporate - every lock in the chain
Bilock also provides a unique construction keying option, enabling construction facilitators
and project managers to easily manage and secure properties during the different and separate stages of a construction project.
Clearly identifiable keyway inserts matching to respective colored key heads, can allow for secure access to particular trades at particular times. This means that a project requiring electricians access only could, say, be colored RED. Only RED keys will work the required access doors to the project. When the electricians part of the project is completed, the project manager can simply swap out cores themselves to, say, BLUE cores allowing access by plumbers. All others besides the plumbers and project manager are locked out until completion of their works. When the plumbers work is completed, the project manager can then use their core removal keys to swap cores to GREEN cores, say, for allowing access to finish carpenters.
All the while maintaining complete and total access control to the project, using conventional mechanical locking products. This directly reduces costs during the construction phase of your project and protects all parties from potential losses arising from unauthorised access.
Project managers can then re-use the color coded cores and keys on other projects and if they continue to use the same sources of tradespeople, can easily manage their other projects by knowing which stage each project is at, by the color of the keyhole and reducing costs by not constantly requiring to hand out new keys for future projects.
The Australian designed Bilock Extreme Security locking system.
Now manufactured under license in the United States, this competitively priced product CANNOT be picked or bumped.
The unique key design is available in your choice of almost 9000 color combinations.
The key system can be used in almost all existing lock hardware products in the market.
New Generation BiLock offers the security concious an innovative new look, twin bladed key which operates a 12-pin program of tumbler pins, six on either side. These pins, in turn, activate two side-bars to provide the end user with up to 16.7 million possible lock combinations. In addition to a space age moving element within the key an extraordinarily shaped, horizontally positioned security rod has been built into the cylinder core to activate the 13th locking dimension. Without the moving element, this 13th dimension cannot be activated, this adds yet another feature to BiLock's already exceptional level of security.
BiLock is the only one that is bump and virtually pick proof.
Rekey your own locks when you lose a key.
Rekey your own locks when you fire an employee.
Rekey your own locks on the spot.
Send the old cores back for rekeying and use again
Front Door, Back Door, Cabinets, Cages, Drawers, Showcases
Masterkey all of your stores with BiLock
Employee Key - front door only
Manager Key - entire store
District Manager - territory stores
Regional Manager - all stores in the state
Corporate - every lock in the chain
Bilock also provides a unique construction keying option, enabling construction facilitators
and project managers to easily manage and secure properties during the different and separate stages of a construction project.
Clearly identifiable keyway inserts matching to respective colored key heads, can allow for secure access to particular trades at particular times. This means that a project requiring electricians access only could, say, be colored RED. Only RED keys will work the required access doors to the project. When the electricians part of the project is completed, the project manager can simply swap out cores themselves to, say, BLUE cores allowing access by plumbers. All others besides the plumbers and project manager are locked out until completion of their works. When the plumbers work is completed, the project manager can then use their core removal keys to swap cores to GREEN cores, say, for allowing access to finish carpenters.
All the while maintaining complete and total access control to the project, using conventional mechanical locking products. This directly reduces costs during the construction phase of your project and protects all parties from potential losses arising from unauthorised access.
Project managers can then re-use the color coded cores and keys on other projects and if they continue to use the same sources of tradespeople, can easily manage their other projects by knowing which stage each project is at, by the color of the keyhole and reducing costs by not constantly requiring to hand out new keys for future projects.
Bilock Pinner App Now Available On Google Play Store
I recently downloaded his newest application for my Android device that helps to design and create simple Bilock key systems. The app is simply designed, easy to use and explains the loadings for each core.
Any Bilock dealer in the world will instantly recognize the value in this simple to use application available in the source below.
December 3, 2013
Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock - New Stock Just Arrived (be quick)
This is the fastest selling product in our inventory. We have difficulty maintaining stock levels because it is proving so popular.
Today (Tuesday, December 3, 2013), we just received our next shipment of inventory, which we now make available.
Because this product sells very quickly, we suggest that you get your order in NOW to receive your product before Christmas.
We will hopefully receive our next shipment before Christmas, but if not, new inventory will not be available until after the manufacturer returns from it's end of year shut down (likely mid to late January)
In our January order, we are expecting both the 7400 and 7410 product as well. The 7400 is the privacy (bathroom) version, the 7410 is the passage latching version, the 7450 is the passage version.. We will probably only be purchasing these versions in the Satin Pearl (nickel) finish.
Thanks for your patience.
The link to purchase is in the source below.
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November 24, 2013
Hooply Handle Lock HL-5628-SN
Hooply products are seen widely in hurricane and weather affected regions of the world.
Competitively priced security that looks sensational.
More Hooply products to come...stay tuned!
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October 27, 2013
Cyble - Bicycle Stand Security Product
As you can see in the pictures, this unique product is especially designed to offer bicycle security and storage while minimising its space footprint.
You simply insert the front wheel of your bicycle into the receiver, lock the wheel in place with your personalized key, activate a keyswitch with the same key to raise the bicycle above the height of potential thieves and out of the way of pedestrians.
This unique concept is a novel approach to protecting bicycles while at the same time, making better use of space.
(See more pictures after the jump)
October 16, 2013
More and More Satisfied Bilock customers
More and more demand for simpler control of key systems is increasingly leading people to the intelligent purchase of our Bilock product line.
The Australian designed Bilock Extreme Security locking system.
Manufactured under license in the United States, this competitively priced product is virtually pick proof and completely or bump proof.
Using 21 different colored key heads, consisting of 3 parts, the unique key design is available in your choice of almost 9000 colored key head combinations.
The key system can be used in many existing lock hardware brands in the market, by retro-fitting the cylinders in place. This generally means that no new hardware need be purchased, a cost saving.
New Generation BiLock offers the security concious an innovative new look, twin bladed key which operates a 12-pin program of tumbler pins, six on either side. These pins, in turn, activate two side-bars to provide the end user with up to 16.7 million possible lock combinations. In addition to a space age moving element within the key an extraordinarily shaped, horizontally positioned security rod has been built into the cylinder core to activate the 13th locking dimension. Without the moving element, this 13th dimension cannot be activated, this adds yet another feature to BiLock's already exceptional level of security.
Bilock's OEM range, includes cam locks, cupboard locks and specialty hardware in many lengths and varieties.
The Australian designed Bilock Extreme Security locking system.
Manufactured under license in the United States, this competitively priced product is virtually pick proof and completely or bump proof.
Using 21 different colored key heads, consisting of 3 parts, the unique key design is available in your choice of almost 9000 colored key head combinations.
The key system can be used in many existing lock hardware brands in the market, by retro-fitting the cylinders in place. This generally means that no new hardware need be purchased, a cost saving.
New Generation BiLock offers the security concious an innovative new look, twin bladed key which operates a 12-pin program of tumbler pins, six on either side. These pins, in turn, activate two side-bars to provide the end user with up to 16.7 million possible lock combinations. In addition to a space age moving element within the key an extraordinarily shaped, horizontally positioned security rod has been built into the cylinder core to activate the 13th locking dimension. Without the moving element, this 13th dimension cannot be activated, this adds yet another feature to BiLock's already exceptional level of security.
Bilock's OEM range, includes cam locks, cupboard locks and specialty hardware in many lengths and varieties.
October 2, 2013
Kwikset Kevo - Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt
Called Kevo, this new product is especially designed with an included Bluetooth transceiver, enabling hands free and wireless key-free access control to residences.
In keeping with other modern electronic deadbolt systems, Kwikset have chosen to include their patented Smartkey technology cylinders into the key portion of the lock.
It is quite well understood across the locksmith and residential security products markets that the Kwikset Smartkey products have some inherent faults that render the security of their products, ineffective. We have mentioned in this blog before and repeatedly about some of these faults and issues. We receive a significant and increasing number of hits to this site about Kwikset Smartkey Problems. Recently an issue has surfaced that allows the locks to be bypassed with absolutely no visible damage to the mechanism, without picking or bumping the locks.
We include a video of this new product after the jump...
September 30, 2013
We're Back
We arrive back today with a truckload of Serrature Meroni Nova style passage, privacy and entrance sets in all the available colors. We also received roses, latches, strike plates etc in different lengths and colors. We also received a quantity of keyblanks. In the boxes are also some glass door hardware designed to work with Meroni products.
We will attempt to sort and package the new inventory into our warehouse and enter into our system.
We will soon be having a sale special on these products. the items are all brand new, in original packaging.
While interstate, we successfully communicated with some customers and a potential supply source of Meroni products for the eastern sea board.
We are in the process of constructing new display boards to showcase the Meroni products and expect to make them viewable in a matter of weeks.
Stay tuned for more on Meroni!
We will attempt to sort and package the new inventory into our warehouse and enter into our system.
We will soon be having a sale special on these products. the items are all brand new, in original packaging.
While interstate, we successfully communicated with some customers and a potential supply source of Meroni products for the eastern sea board.
We are in the process of constructing new display boards to showcase the Meroni products and expect to make them viewable in a matter of weeks.
Stay tuned for more on Meroni!
September 24, 2013
Lockwood 7410 Pocket Door Passage Set With Latching Option - Update
There has been justified demand for a version of the passage function to include a latching passage function, where you can have a turn button on both inside and outside that operates a latch to hold a passage door in the closed position.
The Lockwood 7410 Passage Latching Pocket Door Lock is now available in North America too.
$105.00 plus shipping (last button on page in source)
Hidden Special - Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock Special Limited Time Sale
We are now offering a hidden special price on this product.
Embedded somewhere in this blog is a special discounted price for this product.
Find it and receive a $30+ discount on the regular purchase price (including shipping to the lower 48).
September 23, 2013
iPhone 5S Fingerprint Scanner Hacked - Faith In Biometric Fingerprint Control Begins To Decline
(The video after the jump shows how the hack works. )
It is no secret that I have mentioned reasonably often in the recent past about the limitations of fingerprint biometrics.
A few years ago, I was offering (what I thought was) a brilliant product that used a fingerprint scanner as the access control solution. It turns out that I couldnt have been more wrong. I discovered, through significant trial and error that biometric fingerprint scanners are faulty by design.
I think that one of the reasons that fingerprint identification became the rage, a few years ago, was because law enforcement and investigation services have been using the technology for many years to assist with forensic investigations. While it has proved to greatly assist investigators with identifying suspects, the technology must have been misinterpreted when someone thought they could use the technology as an access control solution.
After selling numerous fingerprint scanner products to concerned customers, I was disappointed to discover that most of the products available incurred serious sensitivity issues. Specifically, that people over aged 55 had enormous difficulty operating the devices unless the scanner sensitivity was turned down to zero. This directly reduced the perceived security of the devices. But that was not the only problem...
September 16, 2013
Perko Power™ - By Samuel Heath A Beautiful Concealed Adjustable Power Door Closer
What a sensational idea! many people really appreciate the benefits of a door closer, especially being able to close a door automatically, but most current products on the market are either surface mounted and bulky and darned ugly or are partially concealed into the top of the door or frame with an arm that extends when the door is opened.
Samuel Heath have produced a fabulous product that completely conceals an adjustable power door closer with latching action into the frame side of a door embedded into the hinge side that is 100% hidden from view.
This fabulous product should be widely sought after by building companies and door builders who seek to provide their clients with the finest products that minimize exposure, protect patrons/users while providing maintenance free conditions.
A great many visitors to this site, regularly search for the the keyword phrase "How To Repair Door Closers". This product is especially designed to enable a door to have the ability to close without the unsightly regard of ugly surface mountings.
I highly recommend this product to people seeking to improve the ambience of their doors while still enjoyng the ability to close and secure their door.
It is designed for wood or metal applications.
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September 4, 2013
David-Link Systems - Biometric Access Control Solutions Simplified
They offer unique branded super-high quality fingerprint readers and facial recognition devices, like the one pictured here. This particular model also doubles as an intercom system, so it's a perfect modern solution for high trafficked environments that may require increased security levels.
David-Link, established in 2008 are building a reputation for providing cost effective high quality products that dramatically improve business control systems, reduce costs and provide timely and accurate reporting.
Not only biometric fingerprint time and attendance systems, facial recognition devices, they also introduced a line of biometric safes that are superbly manufactured and competitively priced. They also provide older style time clock systems with employee punch cards. Also among their product line are laminators, designed for office environments. Laminators are often used for making employee identification badges and signs.
There are many options available in todays market and separating the wheat from the chaff can be a daunting task. With David-Link at the cutting edge of modern, sophisticated technology, combining with their experience in the time clocks of yesteryear, their especially trained and qualified technicians provide timely support and installations across America.
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September 1, 2013
Face ID - The Future Of Access Control Has Started.
We are very pleased to see it has survived and entered it's teenage years.
Hanvon are the brains behind this superbly designed and engineered product aimed at hospitals, research labs, banks and large employers to handle time and access identification of employees.
Simple to use, convenient, anti-bacterial, protective and above all else accurate, this product has and will continue to improve our access.
The video after the jump gives a small glimpse of how this product works...
August 26, 2013
Armored Nut Shells - Personal Protection Armor For Professional Athletes And Military/Police Personnel
Armorednutshellz.com is the brainchild of talented engineer and former marine, Jeremiah Raber.
Exposure to car racing engineers, enabled Raber to discover the benefits of the well known bullet resistant product called Kevlar.
Not being altogether thrilled with just another Kevlar product, Raber spent countless hours researching and testing other fabrics and fibers, before settling on a superb combination including Kevlar and Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).
The product he designed has proven to be one of the finest armored protection devices available today. Sportspeople, including soccer players, cricketers, hockey players, baseball players, even professional American footballers and participants in MMA (mixed martial arts) are seeing the benefits of this expertly designed and produced armored protection product that protects the groin region from damage.
Raber produces the product himself in a especially designed workshop using the finest materials.
Personal and physical security products are what this site aims to bring attention to. This is an example of a personal security product that not only can save your balls, but potentially save your life too and hence deserves placement in this blog.
Check out Armored Nut Shellz in the source below.
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August 24, 2013
Smartspray DNA Helps Law Enforcement To Pinpoint Perps - Now In The USA
In July last year, we wrote an article about Chain Reaction DNA, a product that has been adopted by security personell in the USA under the guise of Smartspray DNA that enables the spray solution to "infect" a would be assailant or criminal and mark them with an invisible solution that shows up under ultra violet light.It is being used in some parts of the USA right now and the video (after the jump) shows a recent news article about how effective it is becoming.
The product is applied via a spay canister located in a vehicle, purposely set up by Florida police to catch a thief, who was targeting vehicles in their district.
August 22, 2013
Skydas - Unparalleled Burglary Resistant Entrances
Especially designed and built using state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Vilnius, Lithuania, Skydas began in 1999 with just 5 employees.
In the video (after the jump) below, they show attempts to bust open a door and just how strong this product is.
Specifically a high security door manufacturing company, they now have over 100 employees and sales offices in over 20 European countries. As the video shows, the doors and entrances are built to withstand some of the toughest and most determined destructive entry methods.
Skydas also produce some incredibly aesthetically pleasing doors and entrance-ways. But they do not just limit themselves to doors. They also include smash/bullet resistant glass as well.
August 20, 2013
Price Rise Season Is Again Upon Us
Some of our product manufacturers are increasing their prices at this time as we see Lockwood increase their cost price by 10%.
This means that our wildly popular Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock is likely to increase next month.
We are trying to absorb this rise thanks to a stronger $US and will let you know if situations require us to increase the cost. We apologize for any inconvenience.
(you will notice if you do a search online, across multiple search engines that the price advertized for the same product is around $AU45.00 + shipping. That price does not include international shipping and customs duties. We endeavor to get the best possible price from our international freight forwarders, hence why it looks like it is 3 times the cost in North America)
This means that our wildly popular Lockwood 7444 Keyed Pocket Door Lock is likely to increase next month.
We are trying to absorb this rise thanks to a stronger $US and will let you know if situations require us to increase the cost. We apologize for any inconvenience.
(you will notice if you do a search online, across multiple search engines that the price advertized for the same product is around $AU45.00 + shipping. That price does not include international shipping and customs duties. We endeavor to get the best possible price from our international freight forwarders, hence why it looks like it is 3 times the cost in North America)
Couchvault - A Gun Safe With A Difference
Essentially it is a high quality safe/vault built into a couch/sofa base.
The difference between a regular gun safe and this sensational new product is the expertly designed and protected seat cushions that are especially designed to be used as personal shielding, in the event of nefarious attack.
The safe is expertly packed into a couch, the size of half a queen sized bed. It is 78" long, x 29.5" wide x 14" deep. It is lined with a 2 hour firewall protecting the contents from fire. The use of 2 high security key operated locks that are keyed alike offer significant pick resistance and key duplication resistant key control.
The perfect addition to the hunting lodge or school or office environment, this appealing sofa/couch is expressly designed to offer aesthetic pleasing decor combined with a state of the art gun safe that can house up to 30 rifles and other valuables requiring protection.
Visit the company website in the source below, for pricing details and ordering and watch the embedded video of the cushions resisting a .44 magnum gun attack at close range.
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August 16, 2013
Invisible Door Stop - Simple, Effective And Made In America
The Invisible Door Stop is a sensational idea that I'm really surprised has taken this long to come about. Invented by a forward thinking gentleman, Jeffrey Karcher, it is a patent pending product that will definitely improve the door, hardware and home improvement industries.
It is essentially a product that installs to your existing hinge. It is purposely designed to limit the opening of your door. It is made from a strong polymer that is tested to withstand heat and strength tests. When your door is closed the product is invisible.
No more door stops fitted to the skirting board or connected to the base of the door. No more hinge stoppers marking the door or frame.
View the video after the jump for installation instructions.
It is essentially a product that installs to your existing hinge. It is purposely designed to limit the opening of your door. It is made from a strong polymer that is tested to withstand heat and strength tests. When your door is closed the product is invisible.
No more door stops fitted to the skirting board or connected to the base of the door. No more hinge stoppers marking the door or frame.
View the video after the jump for installation instructions.
August 8, 2013
Kwikset Smartkey - More Problems
Kwikset Smartkey Problems is one of the leading search engine keywords that brings people to this site.
Many people get to this page and leave a comment or read other pages within.
Mark Tobias and his team of researchers just released an updated story (see Source below) about a new hack that renders the security of almost any Kwikset, Baldwin or Weiser lock system, that essentially use the Smartkey platform, easily defeated with virtually no damage.
I am not sure how long the video will be active, but if you are a Kwikset Smartkey owner or are contemplating buying one, you really need to be made aware of this products shortcomings.
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Many people get to this page and leave a comment or read other pages within.
Mark Tobias and his team of researchers just released an updated story (see Source below) about a new hack that renders the security of almost any Kwikset, Baldwin or Weiser lock system, that essentially use the Smartkey platform, easily defeated with virtually no damage.
I am not sure how long the video will be active, but if you are a Kwikset Smartkey owner or are contemplating buying one, you really need to be made aware of this products shortcomings.
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August 5, 2013
Schlage Primus and Similar High Security Key Profiles Beaten By 3D Printing
The Schlage Primus key system, once thought by locksmiths across the country to be non-duplicatable, and also identified a couple of years ago as NOT Bump Resistant, faces one of the biggest threats to it's platform with the public release of this breaking news story.
In many states across the country, Schlage convinced locksmith companies to take on their own outright keyways and dealer codes, to corner their own market preventing duplication of keys by hardware stores, cookie key cutters, shoe repairers and gas stations. Little did we know that Schlage were simply sharing key profiles across state, sometimes county lines and in some cicumstances sharing side pin codes (dealer codes) across state lines. The whole agreement appeared very shady, indeed.
3D printing technology has grown from it's infancy and is now being seen and used by small to medium sized manufacturing businesses.
UPS are rolling out a trial 3D printer in some stores in San Diego, hoping to cash in on the opportunity for customers to 3D print a sample or spare part of their choice.
With access to many print stores across the country, the potential loss to current Schlage Primus dealers could be huge. It means that virtually any Primus key holder could get a copy made for less than $5 at their local print store. Dont think for a minute, that the large players in stationery and printing like Staples, Office Depot and the like, with super large budgets wont get in on the action of on demand 3D printing. Hardware big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot will jump in too and offer 3D printing in their one-stop franchises.
Other brands that use a similar system to Primus, include Medeco, Scorpion, Twin and some other brands.
This realization that your key system is not actually secure as you expected will mean that you will need to find systems that do as intended. Our Bilock Extreme Security Key Systems are carefully designed to prevent unauthorised duplication and with the introduction of the 13th element, a trigger mechanism that is interactive, 3D printing of a useable key is just not possible (at this time).
Bilock is well known worldwide for being a premium quality high-security restricted key system that outperforms virtually all other systems. It's unique keyway and pinning system, combined with state of the art side-bar technology and interchangeable core functionality and color coded key heads, makes it a formidable partner in the security of your home and business.
We are the largest provider of Bilock Systems in the Mid-West, using state of the art master key software to create, design and build our own systems. We have nearly 25 years international experience in the product line and have installed many of the most complex systems to universities, hospitals, private schools, casino's and hotels across the world.
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July 29, 2013
Firstwatch Securemote - Advanced Bluetooth Garage Entry Product
The Securemote product by First Watch Security is one such device that is making waves through the residential security market.
The product is an advanced Bluetooth controller that is designed to connect alongside your existing automatic garage door or gate and provide authorised access control from most modern smartphones.
Intelligently designed with the home owner in mind, the product shines where previous entrants failed.
View the video after the jump for more information and a simply explained installation and programming guide.
Georgia Imposes Hefty Fine On Rogue Trader Posing As Locksmith
CBS Atlanta 46
The State Of Georgia has imposed a hefty fine against another rogue sheister posing as a locksmith company and blatantly ripping off consumers in the Atlanta and surrounding suburbs.
Hot on the heels of that #ABC The Lookout expose, aired on prime time TV a couple of months ago, that showed another rogue trader performing the identical scam, this time the authorities have slapped a noteworthy fine.
But, unfortunately he is not out of business completely. He is still allowed to trade, although he has supposedly agreed to make his business practices more transparent.
It is most unfortunate that the American consumer marketplace is being attacked by these foreign, often middle eastern people who come here to escape their oppressive and repressive societies. Why do they not try to meld into the fabric of American society? Become honest, hardworking and respectable community members and reap the benefits of friendship and comeradery that most Americans share.
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The State Of Georgia has imposed a hefty fine against another rogue sheister posing as a locksmith company and blatantly ripping off consumers in the Atlanta and surrounding suburbs.
Hot on the heels of that #ABC The Lookout expose, aired on prime time TV a couple of months ago, that showed another rogue trader performing the identical scam, this time the authorities have slapped a noteworthy fine.
But, unfortunately he is not out of business completely. He is still allowed to trade, although he has supposedly agreed to make his business practices more transparent.
It is most unfortunate that the American consumer marketplace is being attacked by these foreign, often middle eastern people who come here to escape their oppressive and repressive societies. Why do they not try to meld into the fabric of American society? Become honest, hardworking and respectable community members and reap the benefits of friendship and comeradery that most Americans share.
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Bentley, Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche and other Automobile Brands Security Weakness Discovered - But Covered Up
Scientists from the University of Birmingham, had planned to release their new whitepaper at the Usenix Security Symposium in Washington DC in August until a last minute high court injunction by the UK.
Volkswagen, one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers and the principal litigant, claimed the scientific discovery's publication could severely impact the security of vehicles, including four of their luxury car brands, Porsche, Bentley, Audi and Lamborghini.
The scientists involved argued that the technology responsible for leading to their discovery, called "chip slicing", has been available on the internet since 2009. Essentially, chip slicing is like reverse engineering technology, which has been used for many years by countries that do not respect patent laws, to build often cheaper, inferior versions of electronic gadgets and sell to the wider markets.
The argument, the scientists put forward, that insider knowledge (industry and criminal) of the methods to determine a vehicles security weakness should be tabled to potential buyers and current owners of automobiles, was dismissed by the High Court, who sided with Volkswagen. Mr Justice Birss said he recognized the scientists right to publish, but it will mean "that car crime will be facilitated".
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July 16, 2013
Sargent G1.5 - Serious Stand Alone Access Control Product With Unique RF Remote Lockdown
The product pictured here is actually the Mortise lock version and is considerably more expensive but the cylindrical version is essentially the same design except the key cylinder overide is in the body of the lever instead of the body of the controller and it uses a standard tubular latch backset.
The product has been designed and built from the ground up, in consultation with many school administrators, maintenance and facilities managers and school security experts.
Many of these discussions have taken place because of the unusual increase in school related invasions and murders in recent years.
The Sargent G1.5 is a hard wired access control product that allows for up to 2000 users. It also has a 2000 event history that can be used for audit trail benefits. There is a data transfer port to enable acquiring audit trail data or installing new access codes.
The fabulous remote RF activator allows a teacher to be 75 feet away and lock the door, disabling all entry codes except an administrator, in case of an emergency lockdown. (see video below)
July 8, 2013
Push, Pull, Rotate - Brinks Locksets Take On The Fabulous Meroni Premiapri Mechanism
We are the North American distributors for the high quality Serrature Meroni product line, which includes a wide range of nouveau push/pull and press button lock sets that require no twisting of the wrist or clenched fist grasping of a knob or lever to operate a door lock.
The 2012 International Building Code states in section B 1008.1.9.1 Door Operations; Hardware:
"Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices on doors required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code, shall not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate."
Brinks, a well known manufacturer of light duty security deadbolts, padlocks and entrance hardware recently introduced their new Push, Pull, Rotate line of door entry sets, that are a new take on the successful Meroni product line, available throughout Europe since the early 1970's. Fundamentally different in their design, from the Meroni, these handle sets offer another look at the convenience of the push/pull mechanism but with the addition of a twisting option.
Essentially, Meroni lock sets exceed the International Building Code requirements for entry and egress. The product line is considered in line with Grade 1 hardware found in the USA, although has not yet applied for such status, keeping the product line moderately priced.
The Brinks product displayed in the above video is exclusively available at Lowes hardware stores and is relatively inexpensive.
The quality of the Meroni product line is significantly stronger and this is felt in the weight and feel of the product. Meroni products are available in a significantly larger range of finishes and color options.
Most municipalities and states and counties have adopted and ratified (or are about to) the 2012 International Building Code, as the core guidelines for construction, renovations or refurbishment of dwellings and public use buildings throughout the world. Compliance to these core principles means that your building contractor accepts and adopts their responsibility for life safety as a fundamental principal in their business.
July 2, 2013
Molson Beer Fridge - Canadian Security At It's Finest
The reason we include it here is because they have designed a fridge that will only open with a Canadian passport.
An interesting and novel approach to securing your most prized collection of Canadian lager.
(video after the jump)
June 26, 2013
Lockwood 7410 Pocket Door Passage Set With Latching Option
There has been justified demand for a version of the passage function to include a latching passage function, where you can have a turn button on both inside and outside that operates a latch to hold a passage door in the closed position.
The Lockwood 7410 Passage Latching Pocket Door Lock will soon be available in North America too.
Pricing to follow
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