Bulldog GD400 Gate Security Lock installed to busy convenience store

 Last week we were called to create a suitable lock system for a roll top gate in a location that is experiencing higher than normal burglaries.

Having installed the Bulldog GD400 Security Gate lock a few years ago for another client, we knew what to install at this location to significantly increase their security without the need to install a replacement gate.

The product is made in Great Britain and has virtually no match for security and practicality globally.

Installation is straightforward normally but this one was made more difficult due to how close the gate rides next the the shopfront aluminum glass doors.

The keeper (strike plate) is embedded into the cement entrance. It is about 6” long and requires hammer drilling into the floor and setting with quick dry cement.

The cost to install this high security lock system is significantly competitive to replacing a $15,000.00 complete new gate.

Sure Fit Concealed Door Closer - New Product by D&D Technologies

A new product by D&D Technologies, the well  known Australian gate and door hardware manufacturer, perhaps best known globally for it’s superior gate locks and hinges surprises the market with its latest release product that now provides a unique door closing system for residential and commercial doors.

The video above shows just how this new product operates and the type of applications it is suitable for.

Architects and builders rejoice because this intelligent design provides a seamless concealed fit that offers increased security with its tamper proof design while providing an adjustable speed and latching action to suit multiple desires.

Traditional surface door closers are the industry standard worldwide, having been available for over a hundred years. 

While they continue to provide quality closing options, this product and the offering by Serrature Meroni with their FS980 series concealed fit floor closer, now provide discerning and aesthetically inclined home owners, hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, virtually all commercial buildings, storefronts etc with a different alternative to the mainstream door closer market that combines functionality and aesthetics for a beautiful finish.

Be sure to inform your architect, builder or locksmith that you’d like to use this product as an affordable and sightly alternative to the standard run of the mill door closers you would usually find.

Custom Blocker Plate installed to Shopfront Door

 Todays job was to install a blocker plate, custom made for a shopfront door because typical commercially available plates of similar ilk would not fit easily without moving the current door pull.

We decided upon aluminum L junction that we cut out to accept the existing door lock. We painted the aluminum plate with Flex Seal rubberized paint and Durontic color enamel rust resistant spray paint.

We attached the new plate with 3/16” rivets for a clean and permanent fit.

It works flawlessly and matches the aesthetics of the existing frame.

Customer is satisfied and ordered more work for another location. This being the fifth location we have done work for them.

Invisible Door Closer Redfines Closing Your Door

 

Meroni FS980 Invisible door closer

The FS980 Door Closer System is a unique product that makes your door closer virtually invisible, while still maintaining the aesthetics of your doors.

The product is expertly created and straightforward to install, operate and adjust.

Door closers are a very sought after product, especially in commercial settings. Where the FS980 shines, is that it becomes the hinge as well as the door closer.

Below find an installation instruction video for this fabulous product,

We are the North American Distributors for most of the Meroni product lines, but we dont keep much product in inventory. Most Meroni products are purchased custom built to individual customer requirements

If you wish to learn more about any Meroni products, feel free to call or email us and we will respond as soon as possible.

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Story Of My Life...

 

Male Chastity - Personal Security Protection that's Different

 We originally posted the article below in January 2011 and it has gathered thousands of views online. The sellers have updated their product offerings in due course and we highly suggest checking out the source for their updated products.

Male Chastity - Unusual Security Product

I thought long and hard (forgive the pun) about whether or not to post this article, for obvious reasons.

But I decided that it fits into the unusual and unique security products category, if you open your mind a bit.

This product was originally tailored to women but could be considered by any chosen persuasion, keen on keeping their male partners from straying.

Of course you can choose your own preferred brand of padlock.

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What Is Your Preferred Door Hardware Color Finish?

 What Is Your Preferred Door Hardware Finish?

What is your preferred door hardware color finish? We have been taking a long look through our invoices over the last 15 years and determined the most popular and preferred color finish selections from our vast list of clients.

The stock photo above is an image of a piece of nickel. We include it here because of the sudden rise in the market price of nickel ore, just in the last 2 days. We suspect there are obvious reasons for this sudden spike, given the political and economic upheavals our world is currently experiencing, but this story made me think about the most common request for color finishes of door hardware, knobs, deadbolts, lever entrance sets. thumbpress entrance locksets, hinges, peepholes, door sweeps, blocker plates, wrap-arounds etc, among some of the products we have sold, serviced and installed over the years.

The common finishes in the market in the USA and other countries around the world are pretty much similar even though some places choose varying preferences, which could be regional among other reasons. 

I'm sure people across the industry and around the world, decorators, interior and exterior designers, locksmiths, builders, retailers etc would enjoy understanding why some color selections are made over others and if you would like to share your preferred color finish choices in the comments below that'd be great.

According to our deep dive into our books, the preferred door hardware color finishes are topped by the Satin Nickel choice.

Antique Brass comes a distant second followed closely by polished brass, with venetian bronze and florentine bronze bringing up the rear. Black is finding more traction in recent years but is still farther down the list of preferences.

We have been representing a few manufacturers over the last 15 years, including Serrature Meroni products, Assa-Abloy Lockwood, Schlage, Kwikset, Weslock, Hooply, to name a few. 

Many contractors and retailers will offer a variety of color options to fit the unique tastes of clients. Simply ask your chosen contractor if your desired door hardware color finish is available.

If you want to know more about door hardware color finishes and styles of door hardware, Contact Us on 314-266-1533 or by email and a customer service person will be glad to help.

Sliding Patio Door Repairs - Continuing Requests for our Experience

 

We have been operating in the lock and door hardware and door repair industry for most of the last 40 years across four continents and continue to service and repair doors and door hardware for our clients today. Sometimes we receive requests to install new hardware and lock and key systems, unique door furniture that is also of a more pleasing aesthetic nature

Today, we attended to a returning clients needs after about 5 years, where the particular sliding door we worked on, had a new issue.

Previously (5 years ago) the door was incredibly difficult for the homeowners to operate because the sliding door rollers fitted to the bottom had seized up. At that time, we removed the door and carefully cleaned the sliding door rollers of the build up of animal hair, dirt, grime and other blockages, that were contributing to the problems. We used our preferred brand of lubricant to lubricate and protect the existing sliding door rollers ensuring continued use for many years to come.

Yesterday, the customer called us after 5 years requesting additional service to the same door but not for the same issue. This time the actual handle had snapped on the inside. As luck would have it, we actually had one left of the same design handle mechanism, in the same color finish and made the appointment to attend today to complete the necessary repair.

Upon our arrival onsite, the customer explained that the handle snapped yesterday because the door was slowly becoming increasingly harder to operate and slide and the handle was becoming more loose over time.

We try to be pedantic about our repair methods and after replacing the broken handle, also decided to lubricate the track and sliding door rollers again (after 5 years). The resulting repairs allow the door to slide like butter on a hot fry-pan again.

Benefits Of Using Lock210/St Louis Locksmiths For Your Sliding Patio Door Repair Projects

• 40 years local, national and international knowledge and experience
• Qualified, knowledgeable and field-experienced technicians
• Unique Security Products and Accessories
• Bonded, Insured and Quality Assured
• Cost-effective solutions to fit any budget
• local family owned and operated

If you are in need of quality and experienced professional technicians to complete your unique and discerning installation project, Contact Locks210/St Louis Locksmiths today  on (314)266-1533 and enjoy a similar experience that our customers continue to rave about and call us back for, for years to come.