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6Front Line: Water Tables Woes

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14The Yale eBoss™

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Industry Advisory Board

Don BradfordFairway Supply

Anthony CaniCraftmaster Hardware

Tom DemontASSA

Francine HoffmanHPC Inc.

Kurt KloecknerInstitutional Locksmiths' Assn.

Frank McCarthyA-1 Security Products

Don O'ShallLehigh University

Gerald RorabackLAB Security

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The state of Texas has just beguna major crackdown on

locksmiths who are operatingwithout a license. Like many states,Texas took no action on this matteruntil the West Texas LocksmithAssociation complained to the state’sDepartment of Public Safety (DPS).Since that time, at least ten residentsof El Paso have been arrested forworking as locksmiths or alarminstallers without benefit of the statelicense.

"What DPS did in that operationwas just scratching the surface," saidRick Milliorn, an El Paso locksmithand president of the West TexasLocksmith Association.

"A whole bunch (of locksmiths)are operating without a license. Theyshould either go out and arresteveryone (not in compliance), ordrop the law,” he said.

"The law is intended to weed out(bad) people in the industry toprotect the general public. We don'twant people (with criminalbackgrounds) rekeying locks that canget back in a house or vehicle," saidMilliorn, who operates Hassle FreeLock and Key in Northeast El Paso ."People are having car thieves andchild molesters working on theirhouses and cars, so we need to dosomething about it."

John Switzer, who's owned andoperated Trevino Lock and Key Shopfor 23 years, said he meets thelicensing requirements, but herefuses to get a license because, hesaid, "everyone has a legal right towork, and the license gives up thatright."

"If they took action (against me), Iwould fight it in court," said Switzer,who said he's identified loopholesand problems in the law. He also

believes its main purpose is to raisemoney for the state through licensingfees.

"You can't protect the public withlicensing," Switzer said. "Thebackground checks are worthless."

Capt. Renearl Bowie, who directsthe Texas Department of PublicSafety's Private Security Bureau,which is in charge of licensingsecurity services companies andenforcing the licensing law, said statelaw bars people from getting a licenseif they were convicted of a felony inthe past 20 years, a Class Amisdemeanor in the past 10 years,and a Class B misdemeanor in thepast five years, with someexceptions.

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T he big problem with water tables occurs when trying

to set them. The dishes and silverware keep sinking.

OK, not really.

A water table is defined by Wikipedia in the following way: “The water table, or phreatic surface, is the level at which the ground water pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure. It may be conveniently visualized as the ‘surface’ of the ground water in a given vicinity. As water infiltrates through pore spaces in the soil, it first passes through the zone of aeration, where the soil is unsaturated. At increasing depths water fills in more spaces, until the zone of saturation is reached. The relatively horizontal plane atop this zone constitutes the ‘water table’. A sustainable amount of water within a unit of sediment, or rock, below the water table in the phreatic zone is called an aquifer. The ability of the aquifer to store groundwater is dependent on the primary and secondary

porosity and permeability. The form of a water table may change and vary due to seasonal changes, topography, and structural geology.

(Got that definition memorized? There will be a quiz afterward.)

In the situation at our university, the water is an underground stream running below a garden apartment complex on campus on the side of a hill. The changes, due to seasonal changes and topology, do indeed occur, and result in the cylindrical deadlatch being displaced by as much as an unbelievable 3/4" both vertically and horizontally.

Obviously, traditional grade one cylindrical lockset deadlatches were not meant to take this type of variation, and it resulted in doors on which the latch bound so badly in the strike that it was nearly impossible to open them from either side. Cylindrical Grade One deadlatches that are well made, and long-lived elsewhere, wear out and fail in as little as a year.

From the outside, the pressure could be somewhat relieved by “bumping” the door with your hip while turning the key. Because the door swings outward, this is enough to free it up momentarily. (Try explaining that to every new student that moves into the complex!) But from the inside, that technique will not work. This could cause a serious problem in the event of a fire, which is one of the top three potential threats every university faces and fears.

Obviously, it was a situation for which there could be no delay in finding a solution. Fortunately, discussing this with Jill Trego of PDQ Industries led to a quick resolution. She correctly pointed out that a Pullman latch would not be subject to the problem. John Rendle and I examined the American Eagle 6200 series exit device from PDQ and decided to go with it.

Photo 1, shows the first door we installed the device on as we saw it prior to the replacement. You will note that on that particular day, there was very little misalignment, although the gap between the door and frame is slightly narrower the higher you observe it. From the inside we were able to see it was at a high water table and that the latch was binding badly from the inside.

Photo 1.

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We had selected the PHL lever trim, so after removing the old lockset, we needed to drill the anti-torsion holes as would normally be done for most leversets. The PDQ uses the same pattern at six and twelve o’clock as Schlage and most other leversets, so we used a Schlage installation jig to position them. We inserted the jig, aligning it with the latch, and drilled the two holes as shown in photo 2. Prior to drilling, a float level was used to get a rough idea of the actual slope of the door. The PDQ trim only requires the support holes on the exterior of the

door, though it would not hurt anything if you already had the holes completely through the door or felt that through bolting would add security. In fact, they are threaded for just such a possibility.

Photo 3, shows the outside trim positioned, and gives a preview of what the installation will look like from the outside. Most of our residence halls leversets are in dull chrome, so

we chose to continue this as we added the lever trim on this installation. The final steps of the installation later would be to use a Don-Jo EF-161-S filler plate to cover the old latch face opening.

Photo 4, shows the view from inside the door with the outside trim in place. The crosshairs on the device are spring-loaded to hold a perfect fit regardless of minor variations in door thickness.

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We had experimented and learned the trim fit a number of devices we had installed and was a big improvement in operation over their own trim, but that is another story.

We had purchased a spacer plate for the device as we do for many of the devices we handle, and turned it into a makeshift installation tool. Mounting it to the outside trim in the way the inside mounting bracket normally would be applied, we can mark all of our holes with an automatic heavy duty center punch (available

from Jawco in Reading, PA), and then use a self-drilling pro-tap to thread each hole before removing the spacing plate. A standard automatic center punch is great for wood, but on metal doors it often leaves precious little mark of its usage. We were introduced to the heavier model and found its mark is always clear.

Before drilling or tapping any holes, we compared the slope of the plate using the float level to what we had observed with the Schlage tool on the outside, and saw the device was properly

aligned. All this is observable in photo 5 & 6. Ignore the installer notes that had been added to the spacer plate. They turned out to not be necessary, but that is something we do on all first installations of any product where it is applicable.

With our spacer removed, we install the inside trim mounting bracket as shown in photo 7. Note that it will interlock with the 6200 device active head and self align. The raised round portion faces the device, NOT the trim. It is this which guides the self-alignment.


Photo 5. Photo 6. Photo 7.

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Because we will want to test the device as we go, we decided to preinstall the core and tailpiece as shown in photo 8. Note that it requires a twisted tailpiece similar to the Schlage, rather than the flat actuators used by many manufacturers. We made a note to order a box of these for stock.

One of the nice things about the 6200 is that it has a very versatile active head. We removed the inside cover from the active head and mounted the device in the holes we had threaded earlier, as shown in photo 9. Note all the other possible mounting screw positions to replace other manufacturer door preparations for retrofit projects.

Removing the case cover was the only problem area we experienced on this installation. The mounting tabs are quite tight against the cover, and it is not a faux cutout as seen on many exit devices, but is actually cut out for both the pullman latch and its deadlatch, with very little free space. This cost us a full minute in cover removal, but knowing it in advance would have made it

a cinch. A light tap with a plastic or rawhide mallet over each of the mounting tab locations pushes the tabs in slightly, where it remains, while the cover itself springs back to position. We did this on all subsequent installations of the device, and it worked well.

We then centered the pushpad on the device and checked it with the float level. Note that we are not trying to make it level. We are

ascertaining that the entire device is on the same slope as the opening. We had already cut the bar to the correct length using the cut-off saw in the shop, by the way. Sure, you could do it in the field with a bandsaw, but if you don’t have to, why would you? The cut-off saw leaves it perfectly straight, and the light is always better over the workbench than any field conditions I ever saw.

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Photo 10, shows the inactive side mounting bracket. Because this is a particularly thick door, we chose not to through bolt the screws for it, but usually it is a best practice to do so.

Our final job is to align the strike and tap the holes to mount it. The finished strike installation is shown in photo 11.

From start to finish, the installation was a whopping sixteen minutes, which is not bad for working while standing on a water table. We did six devices that afternoon, with a total of 56 that we are doing in this particular project. It was interesting that in some places you could actually hear the water moving beneath the ground. But now it is a happy sound, not one of woe and fear for the safety of our occupants.

This job went smoothly. The device was easy to install, with no surprises in the installation

or instructions (like the other manufacturer whose product had changed, but the template and instructions packaged with it had not), and it had very few moving parts, the trim was self-aligning to the device, and the job when complete was very smooth and professional in appearance. The occupants (probably tired of wearing bruised hips) were very pleased.

And who knows? I may never have to talk about water tables again. There have been no door binds on any door converted to it thus far. Until this solution,

it was a nearly constant topic of discussion in that complex. Now I can concentrate on the periodic table. No, I do not really plan to, but the chemical engineering students can.

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Photo 11.

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AlignerStamp

The affordable HPC Stamp Aligner™ Series offers multiple

solutions to the problems locksmiths have always had while stamping numbers and letters on keys. Crooked numbers, stamps flying across the room, and num-bers that go up, down, and all around can be things of the past.

The HPC Stamp Aligners hold keys in place and allow you to slide the stamps in a straight line with 7 equality spaced detents for perfect stamping every time.

For stamping smaller amounts of keys choose the original HPC Stamp Aligner™ (No. SA-7). This portable device will allow you to quickly stamp one key at a time, (see photograph 1).

For larger stamping jobs choose the HPC Stamp Aligner™ XL (No. SA-7XL). This heavy-duty tool can be brought to the job site or mounted to your bench. The universal plate allows for placement of two keys for faster stamping. Removing the plate reveals openings for two mortise or

rim cylinders, (see photo-graph 2).

For those who need even faster stamping of Best IC style or Schlage keys additional specialty plates are available for the HPC Stamp Aligner™. These plates have mortised open-ings for these specific keys to snap in for extremely fast changing.

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1. HPC Stamp Aligner™ (No. SA-7).

2. HPC Stamp Aligner™ XL(No. SA-7XL).

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The Schlage Style Kit (No. SA-7XL-SCH) comes with the universal plate and the spe-cial Schlage plate for quickly stamping two Schlage keys, (see photograph 3).

The Best IC Style Kit (No. SA-7XL-ICB) comes with the universal plate and the special Best IC plate that holds one Best key and one IC cylinder, (see photograph 4).

Contact your local Autho-rized HPC Distributor to learn more about HPC’s many affordable options for making professional looking keys.

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4. The Best IC Style Kit(No. SA-7XL-ICB).

3. The Schlage Style Kit(No. SA-7XL-SCH).


The eBOSS™ is a grade 1, cylindrical, electrified, digital

keypad lockset with a three hour fire rating. It is designed to provide the industrial, commercial and residential marketplace with secure and reliable, keyless entry, (see photograph 1).

The new e5400LN Series eBOSS (Electronic Battery Operated Security Solution) features patent pending keypad blinders. In addition, eBOSS’s pat-ented freewheeling lever provides both impact and vandal resistance.

Before I get into the fea-tures of the eBOSS, I have to tell you about the finishes. There are a variety of colors as well as types of finishes. You have the brass in bright and satin as well as satin bronze that has been black-ened or just clear coated.

There is also nickel and chrome. You can even get black powder coating. But that is not the end of the finishes!

There is a new type of fin-ish available that is to good to be true. It is a finish called PVD. PVD (Physical Vapor


1. Here is a nice look at the Yale eBOSS (electronic battery operated security solution).

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Deposition) is a technologi-cally advanced finish coating that provides the ultimate surface protection against environmental elements and everyday wear and tear. PVD matches clear coated finishes in appearance, yet surpasses them in durability.

Yale warrants all its PVD fin-ishes against corrosion, tar-nish, wear, discoloration and peeling for the lifetime of the part to which it has been applied. Wow! Now back to the lockset.

The eBOSS has been engineered with both

designed firsts as well as proven technology from other companies. Most of the lock chassis is identi-cal to the Securitron Sable that was reviewed several months ago. But while the motor and adjusting pins are identical, the way the chassis

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4. Removing the chassis from the spring housing is required when adjusting door thickness.

2. The lock engagement motor is the same as used on the Securitron Sable reviewed a few months ago.

3. Yale has included a patented adjustment assembly to compensate for different door thickness.


is adjusted for door thickness is not, (see photograph 2). The eBOSS uses a patented door thickness adjusting system, (see photograph 3). Slots are cut into the chassis that correspond to 1-3/4”, 2” and 2-1/4”.

To adjust for door thick-ness, you first separate the spring housing from the chassis, (see photograph 4). Next, two locking pins are removed and the adjusting plate is slid up and over to the desired door thickness, (see photograph 5). This is very fast and accurate.

Here is a look at the basic operation and a few features of the eBOSS™.

• The outside lever is always locked except when the lock is in the passage mode.

• The inside lever is always engaged to allow egress. Available with or without key override.

• The eBOSS™ allows up to 94 individual user codes.

• Codes may be from two to seven digits in length followed by the * key, and digits may be repeated.

• All programming is accom-plished from the keypad.

• Lock will unlock for a user definable duration of 1-255 seconds then re-lock.


6. The keypad uses stainless steel buttons for long life.

7. A stainless steel back plate is also included on the keypad assembly.

8. The Yale Keymark patented cylinder design makes key duplication very difficult, as well as picking or impressioning.

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5. Pins are removed and the adjusting plate is shifted to the appropriate slot.


• If lock is in lockout mode, the yellow LED will light, indicating denied entry.

• If enabled, the green LED will light upon each depression of a key and for the duration that the lock is unlocked.

• If the audible sounder is enabled, it will beep con-currently with the LED as keys are depressed.

• If an invalid code is entered, the red LED will light and an audible sound sequence of one long beep, followed by four short beeps, will indicate denied entry.

• The modular design means there is no need to replace the entire lock if a portion of the lock is damaged. You will also be able to add or remove upcoming modules such as proximity access con-trol without removing the lock chassis.

• Weather Resistant Keypad allows exterior application without the use of gaskets.

• The eBOSS meets acces-sibility guidelines of the Americans with Dis-abilities Act and the requirements of Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ANSI 117.1, all requiring ease of accessibility for the handicapped.


9. The door preparation for this lock is much like you would expect.

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10. The modular design allows the lock chassis to be installed and tested before the keypad is installed.


• The eBOSS keypad also meets ADA 12-button telephone requirements.

The l ist of features is very long, but I have to stop somewhere, so this is where I want to shift gears and talk a l ittle about the keypad.

The keypad uses stainless steel keys, (see photographs 6) and back plate, (see pho-tograph 7) with a silicone based internal gasket. This is where it gets its water resis-tant design without requiring the use of a separate gasket when installed. Because of the modular design, the lock chassis can be installed and tested before the keypad is attached. I will give you a look at this a little later.

One more really cool thing before we head to the instal-

lation phase is the cylinder. This is a patented keyway cylinder called the KeyMark® line. Yale KeyMark’s utility-pat-ented Security Leg® keyway features increased resistance against picking and impression-ing as well as key duplication, (see photograph 8). It can easily retrofit into existing systems.

Photograph 9, shows the additional holes needed for installation. They are the com-mon notches in the side of the hole for the chassis as well as the through bolt holes above and below the hole for the chassis. The two holes at the top of the photograph are for the keypad and inside circuit board assembly.

Photograph 10, gives you a look at the lock chas-sis and rose assemblies installed on the door. The

11. The electrical connector.

12. Here is the finished installation as viewed from the secure side of the door.

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electrical connecting cable can be seen in photograph 11. Photograph 12, shows the completed installation from the outside. Photo-graph 13, is a finished view from the inside. The elec-

tronic circuit board and batteries are located under the tall shiny cover.

All standard programming of the eBOSS is performed through the keypad. Here is a list of the programmable options that the eBOSS has to offer.

• Master Code

• Supervisor Code

• User Codes

• Emergency Code

• Lockout Code

• Passage Code

• Key Press Feedback

• Factory Code Reset

• Re-Lock Duration

• Keypad Lockout

• Secure mode

• Lockout

• Passage mode

The eBOSS E5400LN Series Cylindrical Lock key-pad, printed circuit board and components are war-ranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for 3 years from date of delivery. In addition, the lockset carries a lifetime warranty against lever sag and lever spring breakage. The PVD finish also comes with a lifetime warranty.

For more information about the eBOSS contact Yale commer-cial locks and hardware at 800-438-1951 or visit their web site at www.yalecommercial.com.

13. This finished view is from the inside of the door.

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ABH Colorful Continuous Hinges

ABH Manufacturing now offers hundreds of custom colors for aluminum continuous gear hinges.

Color samples can be seen on

ABH’s website, www.abhmfg.com.

AutomatedLock Systems Inc.

The Automated Panic Bar (APB-2400) is a UL listed stainless steel panic bar designed to automate a doors ingress/egress to an institutional, commercial, and/or multi-tenant building. It is a lithium battery-operated 3 year battery life, programmable panic bar with a standard rim cylinder. Installation takes approximately 30 minutes and is intended to replace an existing panic bar or exit device.

The APB-2400 is equipped with a micro-controller circuit board that controls a motor to lock/unlock a door at pre-

determined dates and times that are set using proprietary Windows-based ALS calendar scheduling software located on a non-dedicated PC or laptop. The calendar software accounts for daylight savings time, leap year, and nationally recognized holidays. The APB-2400 can be used on single or double doors with or without a mullion.

For more information call Automated Lock Systems @ 407-330-7811, ext. 4 or visit www.automatedlock.com.

Bertram Joins LAB

George L. Bertram has joined LAB Security

Systems as director of sales and marketing of the LAB brand. A veteran of 11 years in the security hardware industry, Bertram most recently was with Ingersoll Rand as security safety consultant–end user sales for New England. Prior to joining IR, he was with the ASSA Abloy Group in several positions, most recently as director of training for Essex. Prior to that, he was national electronic security specialist for Essex and handled electrical technical support for SARGENT.

In his new position, Bertram will be responsible for overseeing LAB’s market planning and strategies as well as the national sales force and relationships with locksmiths and distributors.

DORMAGrade 2 Locksets

DORMA’s Grade 2 J200 interconnected locksets for exterior doors and C400 tubular locksets for interior doors are designed to provide security, safety and convenience for single- and multi-family residences as well as light to medium duty commercial applications. According to the manufacturer, the sets offer a lock package that combines reliable performance and complementary aesthetics.

The J200 sets are built with a cylindrical chassis and tubular deadbolt for all applications where ANSI A156.12 Grade 2 products are required. The three-hour fire rated J200 sets with a

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free-spinning solid steel pin ring that provides protection of the upper cylinder against attach by wrenching and prying meets A117.1 and ADA requirements for barrier-free accessibility and are U.L. and C.U.L. listed. The interior lever of the J200 retracts both the deadbolt and latch bolt in one motion allowing immediate exit from the building. The locks are available with two residential lever designs. A variety of configurations are available including a simple pull, single cylinder entry, and entry double cylinder entry. Additionally eight strike combinations and four deadbolt combinations allow specifiers to choose a product unique to their application.

The J200 Series locksets are available in DORMA’s SKC keying system. The C400 tubular locksets complement the J200 locksets. These interior locksets satisfy applications where ANSI Standard A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 products are required. In addition the C400 meets A117.1 and ADA requirements for barrier-free accessibility. The sets come in a variety of trims including five distinct lever designs. Constructed of steel and pressure cast zinc components, the non-handed tubular lock chassis are available in a number of configurations including a dummy set, a passage set, and a “privacy” option incorporating emergency release and an inside turn button.

Both the J200 and C400 Lock Sets are easy to install in both wood and hollow metal doors with ANSI Standard A156.115-2006 door

preparations for interconnected locks and bored-in locks respectively. They are easily adjustable to accommodate door thicknesses from 1 3/8" to 1 7/8". Available finishes for both lock sets include: Bright Brass (605), Oil Rubbed Bronze (613), Satin Nickel (619), and Satin Chrome (626).

More information and a product brochure are available from DORMA Architectural Hardware at 1-800-523-8483 or www.dorma-usa.com.

IR Adds Antimicrobial Coating to Hardware

An optional antimicrobial clear coat is now available on Schlage levers and locks, Von Duprin exit and panic devices, Glynn-Johnson push/pull levers and Ives door accessories. The coating inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on their surfaces. The antimicrobial clear coat is a durable BHMA compliant coating that provides long lasting protection to the door hardware and enhances its appearance.

The coating utilizes ionic silver (AG+), a single atom that is missing one orbital electron. The natural antimicrobial interacts with bonding sites on the microbe surface, slowing the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew. The silver ions are released at a slow and steady rate creating a safe, continuous, long-term protection from microbes. Silver has long been recognized for its antimicrobial properties and has been used to combat microbes for many years in many applications.

”High traffic, public use buildings are ideally suited to antimicrobial

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coated door hardware simply because they may have hundreds of people going in and out every day,” explains Doug Miller, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, Schlage marketing manager. ”Adding door hardware with an antimicrobial coating can make a big difference by inhibiting the growth of bacteria on hardware surfaces. Applications where antimicrobial coated hardware is especially valuable include healthcare, education, and food service.”

Kaba-Ilco

Kaba-Ilco Corp has launched a new, more user-friendly design for its corporate web-site, www.kaba-ilco.com.

From this home page, users are at the gateway to Ilco Key Systems, based in Rocky Mount, NC, Kaba Access Control, based in Winston-Salem, NC, and Ilco Lodging Systems, Montreal, Quebec.

The revamped web site is more intuitive and better organized to make it quick and easy to navigate. The site includes straightforward menu tabs, interactive tools and downloadable files, as well as a myriad of service and support information. One of the new features on the site is a “Literature and Support” grid that is organized by product category, which makes finding specific product documents very efficient. In addition, the site is regularly updated with schedules for training seminars, traveling exhibits, and trade shows.

LAB’s New SFIC Kits and Pinning Tray

Two SFIC pin kits and a pinning tray are being introduced by LAB at the ALOA convention. One kit is specifically for Best A2 original interchangeable cores, while the other is for all SFIC cylinders other than Best. Both of the new kits are in LAB’s family of Mini Dur-X products, which provide the locksmith with only the size pins and springs required to re-pin the specific lock company’s cylinders.

The Best A2 kit features 15 brass top/master pins, 10 nickel-silver bottom pins, Best caps, and Best springs (long). The kit for all small format interchangeable core cylinders except for Best include 15 brass top/master pins, 10

nickel-silver bottom pins, caps and springs, long and short.

Each of the new kits is made of super-tough polyethylene and features a platform insert with a reusable protective cover and a location chart. Only LAB brand original lock manufacturer pins are included in the kits.

LAB’s Mini Dur-X pinning tray can hold five plugs for repairing multiple cylinders and grand master pinning. The kit’s secure locking lid makes pre-staging of repining possible. Portable and secure, the pinning tray is made of durable super tough polyethylene and has a platform insert.

Original replacement pins can be purchased from LAB through locksmith distributors. Pins are available in three different types of packages, a heat sealed poly bag with easy to read product description and quantity, exclusive Smart-Pac which consists of two sealed packets with a clear reverse side for viewing contents, or exclusive flip top reusable vials which store easily and snap shut to prevent pin loss.

Visit us at www.labpins.com or 1-800-243-8242.

Lockmasters

Lockmasters’ Magnum High Velocity drill rig is designed for GSA technicians who want a strong but lightweight tool. This rig also has the capability to drill the bolts on a GSA container without morphing into another rig. It can be used to drill for specific points on Kaba Mas X07, X08, X09 and the Sargent & Greenleaf 8400 and 8500 series locks. The drill points are mapped out on the two aluminum templates that accompany the rig.


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Though its small, compact size may be deceiving; the rig was built for speed and pressure. The bolt through design cuts down on chatter and vibration common with other rigs. Plus, it will accept up to a 2" hole saw for drilling bolts and common 4" bits for other drill point locations.

Call Lockmasters and order your rig today! 800-654-0637 and remember you can shop online 24/7 at www.lockmasters.com.

Locksmithing Unl. Pinning Kit

Locksmithing Unl. LLC is introducing an all-in-one pinning kit which contains pockets for all the parts necessary to key conventional, removable core and Signature cylinders by Sargent Manufacturing. The kit is available empty only.

All parts, with re-order numbers, are listed on the

inside chart and include bottom, master, top hollow driver, cap and bump resistant pins; regular, control, hollow driver, cap and blocking bar springs; spool drivers, slides, retaining rings and construction balls. There are also spaces in the kit for future additional parts. The kit has a dual-view tray and seal-tight cover.

The kit is not available from Sargent Manufacturing.

Visit us at:www.sargentpunch.com or 1-302-575-0993.

LCN, Von Duprin Schedule Classes

As part of Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies’ commitment to the industry, the company has slated LCN and Von Duprin maintenance seminars.

LCN’s intermediate level DC201 Maintenance Seminar and DC202 Low Energy Power Operations Workshop are both scheduled at the LCN factory in Princeton, IL. The two-day maintenance seminar will be on Sept. 16 –17. The 1.5-day low energy power operators workshop will be held Sept. 30–Oct. 1. Both classes feature LCN products and have hands-on training.

Von Duprin’s ED113 Codes and Mechanical Exits class is scheduled June 10 –12 at the company’s main training room in Indianapolis, IN.

The maintenance seminar class will help technicians determine which doors require closers based on security, ADA and life safety codes and will teach technicians to perform all adjustments, including closing speed, latching speed, back

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check and arm position. Also covered will be troubleshooting of installed products, specifying and installing the correct arm and mounting method for the application such as regular, parallel arm, top jam and flush transom, and how to apply drop plates, brackets and adapters where required.

The low operator class will teach technicians how to differentiate between automatic doors and low energy operators for the disabled, identify critical installation factors in advance, select the right functions, install and troubleshoot power operator systems, understand factory adjustments and perform field adjustments of opening speed, hydraulics and electronic control modules, understand wiring diagrams and coordinate other electrified hardware with other operators and use point-to-point diagrams.

All technicians will receive “LCN Certified Installer” status and certification upon successful completion of the class.

The Von Duprin class contains LS201 Codes, ED101 Exit Overview and ED103 Two Days of Exit Servicing. The class will teach technicians how to select hardware that complies with life safety codes, how to avoid practices which may ruin the fire rating of an opening or otherwise violate local life safety codes, how to interpret ADA and its effect on door size and lock selection, how to identify and develop a relationship with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and how to meet low energy door opening requirements and still provide security.

In addition there will be an exit hardware overview, teaching how to apply proper exit device terminology, how to select devices to comply with codes, how to apply various types of exit devices, how to differentiate between fire and panic applications and how to select the proper trim and electrified functions, based on the application.

Registration information is available through Mary Menges, 513-766-4645; fax 513-672-2401, email [email protected].

Mul-T-Lock IntelleQt®

Mul-T-Lock’s IntelleQt® is a user-friendly, patent-protected entry control solution suitable for both residential and commercial properties. Using advanced MIFARE technology and online software, the IntelleQt RFID system has both read and write capabilities and does not need complex computer infrastructure. Two variations are available, IntelleQt keyless entry for single door access and residential applications and IntelleQt Pro offline access control for multi-door and commercial applications.

The keyless entry system includes an unlimited number of controllers, up to 2,550 credentials and allows for simple activation of fobs and replacement of lost fobs. The offline access control system can incorporate tens of thousands of controllers and fobs/cards. It allows for flexible authorization, deactivation, and time scheduling of credentials for multiple door systems. Each door is programmed to accept credentials that belong to specific authorization groups

and operate according to a set time schedule that can include all hours of the day or up to two windows of 17 time schedules per day.

IntelleQt credentials include colored fobs, customizable cards and the all new SynerKey® designed to house any transponder in the bow of a mechanical or electromechanical key.

For more information: www.multilock.com or 1-800-879-5645.

Olympus Lock Announces Rekeyable

T-Bolt Lock

The Olympus T37 is a direct retrofit for the National C8137, but with the added benefits of easy rekeyability, a stainless steel bolt to reduce bolt breakage, an optional spring clip for clip mounting, and an optional ring number package. This unique number ring package allows the key code to be stamped on a replaceable face ring instead of the face of the lock, providing additional flexibility when rekeying locks because the key code is not permanently stamped on the face of the lock. The number ring can be removed and replaced with a new number ring containing the current key code. Additionally, the number can also be used with our DCN and DCR series cam locks.


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The T37 locks are available in a US26D (626) finish and utilize the National D4291 (4-pin) keyway. An optional longer bolt is also available to retrofit existing applications. Olympus stocks the locks keyed different, keyed alike in 34 separate groups, or custom keyed to your specifications. Locks may be purchased through Olympus Lock’s network of distributors and are available for immediate shipment.

Visit us at: www.olympus-lock.com or 1-800-525-0954.

Two Perma-Vaults

Perma-Vault is using its 30 years of cash handling experience to bring two new front load domestic-made heavy gauge steel depository safes to market. The PV-FL-1217 and PV-FL-1225 feature a powder coat finish and can fit in confined spaces. The two front loads are designed to prevent external or internal loss, deposit variance, register stripping or employee theft. The PV-FL-1217 has outside dimensions of 17" x 12" x 12", while the PV-1225 measures 25" x 12" x 12".

Checks, cash and other receipts can easily slide through the front mailbox style opening, yet an anti-fish baffle deters removal of contents through the opening. Safes are available

with either a UL-approved dial or pushbutton electronic lock or dual custody safe deposit lock. Four pre-drilled anchor bolt holes on the bottom permits bolting and mounting to any structurally sound surface.

For more information: www.perma-vault.com or1-215-293-9951.

SERLACSets Show Dates

The SERLAC Educational Conference and Trade Show will be held Oct. 15–19 at the Holiday Inn, International Drive, Orlando, FL. The event will consist of 15 classes spread over three days.

Classes include safe manipulation, basic locksmithing 102, masterkeying/IC core, life

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safety, impressioning, picking, Medeco3 certification, basic electricity, Detex certification, and AutoTech.

There will be two nights of free seminars, a kickoff party, trade show, banquet and PRP testing.

Information about the event is at SERLAC’s website, www.serlac.com.

Simon’s 121 Yearsof Lock Data

Laurie Simon has updated and improved his web site, www.simon-says.net, to offer members technical data, history and information of the lock and hardware industry, gathered by the Simon family over its past 121 years in the industry. Contents of the site include a lock hardware cross reference download which contains close to 40,000 data records of product from over 88 manufacturers. The site also includes information about key machines, door closers of the 20 th century, door closer tools, master key systems, keying systems, mortise locks, panic exit locks, unit and mono locks, auxiliary locks and more.

According to Simon, the intent of the site is to bring to the professional locksmith and architectural hardware consultant the products that dominated the North American continent during the past century and before. Simon has close to 60 years experience in all phases of the industry, including design and engineering of products currently manufactured by major firms in the industry, and he says it is his desire to pass the information to all the people who are following him in the profession.

Many informational and historical files can be viewed at no charge; technical data and security information is available only to paid members.

U.S. LockBoosts High Security Line

U.S. Lock, a national distributor of security hardware and access control products, recently increased its product offering of Medeco high security products. U.S. Lock’s expanded offering now includes the complete line of Patriot and Freedom mortise and rim cylinders, key and knob cylinders, deadbolts, restricted keyways, pin kits, and accessories. With the expansion of the Medeco line, authorized security professional dealers with commercial, high-security applications can now purchase Medeco restricted keyways through U.S. Lock.

Medeco cylinders provide a high degree of security by incorporating special design features inside each cylinder. Medeco cylinders offer superior pick resistance, excellent resistance against drilling and other forced attacks, a large

number of combinations, and a utility patent to protect against unauthorized key duplication.

For more information contact: Web: www.uslock.com; Phone: 1-800-925-5000.

U.S. Lock Issues Catalog

The 2008/2009 U.S. Lock Master Catalog contains over 600 new SKUs, including many new high security, access control, and automotive products. U.S. Lock has expanded its Medeco high security line with the inclusion of the Freedom and the Patriot and broadened its automotive line with new products from Strattec, Kaba Ilco, and Bianchi. The catalog contains more wireless access control products like the Grade One lock from Simons Voss.

U.S. Lock also increased its offering of stand-alone pushbutton locks by extending the Alarm Lock Trilogy line and upping its assortment of electronic access control products from Kaba E-Plex. Customers can also look forward to an expanded line of CompX ELock products, including refrigerator locks with temperature monitoring, as well as Hinge Doctor, Securitron, Adams Rite, and HES products.


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The 2008/2009 U.S. Lock Convenience Products Catalog is designed to save U.S. Lock customers a trip to the local “big box” store, saving both time and money. The catalog contains over 2,000 electrical, hardware, tools and accessories, paints, safety, janitorial, plumbing, and other products at very competitive pricing and no additional shipping charge.

These items, as well as thousands of others, can be ordered by placing one phone call to a U.S. Lock sales representative toll-free at800-925-5000.

For 100 Years,Von Duprin Has Been

Providing Public Safety

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that one of its industry leading brands, Von Duprin, will celebrate its Centennial year throughout 2008. With a 230,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its uninterrupted 100 year tradition of high quality American-made life safety and security products. Festivities are planned over the next nine months and will include multiple customer and employee events.

Indianapolis hardware salesman Carl Prinzler had missed a scheduled visit to Chicago’s Iroquois Theatre in 1903, escaping a disaster in which 594 people perished when the so-called fireproof theater burned. Obsessed with the needless loss of lives, Prinzler was determined to solve the problem of public buildings turning into death traps when doors were locked to keep gate crashers out.

The popular 88 Series crossbar exit devices, still manufactured by Von Duprin 100 years later, have similar appearance characteristics to the original design, although significant engineering alterations have been made.

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—Architectural Hardware—Adams Rite Mfg. Co.Phone: 800-872-3267Web Address: www.adamsrite.comPage 32

American Lock Co/Master LockPhone: 414-571-5625Web Address: www.americanlock.comPage 31

ASSA Inc.Phone: 800-235-7482Web Address: www.assalock.comPage 4

Automated Lock SystemsPhone: 407-330-7811Web Address: www.automatedlock.comPage 15

CCL Security ProductsPhone: 800-733-8588Web Address: www.cclsecurity.comPage 10

Door Motion TechnologiesPhone: 800-291-1561Web Address: www.doormotion.comPage 29

KSP/Killeen Security ProductsPhone: 800-577-5397Web Address: www.iccore.comPage 16

Kustom Key Inc.Phone: 800-537-5397Web Address: www.kustomkey.comPage 23

Markar Architectural Products Inc.Phone: 909-632-2300Web Address: www.markar.comPage 21

Olympus Lock Inc.Phone: 800-525-0954Web Address: www.olympus-lock.comPage 9

Safety Technology Int’l.Phone: 248-673-9898Web Address: www.sti-usa.comPage 25

Securitron Magnalock Corp.Phone: 800-624-5625Web Address: www.securitron.comPage 13

Select Products LimitedPhone: 800-423-1174Web Address: www.select-hinges.comPage 3

Smartlock SystemsPhone: 866-635-3101Web Address: www.smartlocksystem.comPage 27

—Keys, Key Machines,Tools & Equipment—

HPC, Inc.Phone: 847-671-6280Web Address: www.hpcworld.comPage 2

JMA USAPhone: 817-385-0515Web Address: www.jma.usa.comPage 5

Lock Saver: Mil-Comm Products Co.Phone: 201-935-8561Web Address: www.mil-comm.comPage 15

Locksmithing Unlimited LLCPhone:302-575-0993Web Address: www.sargentpunch.comPage 27

The Hinge DoctorPhone: 800-924-5397Web Address: www.hingedoctor.comPage 13

The Hinge TweakerPhone: 866-455-4799Web Address: www.hingetweaker.comPage 10

—Safes & Safe Equipment—Perma-Vault Safe Co.Phone: 800-662-3360Web Address: www.perma-vault.comPage 28

—Wholesale Distributors—Dugmore & DuncanPhone: 888-384-6673Web Address: www.dugmore.comPage 7

Lockmasters, IncPhone: 859-885-6041Web Address: www.lockmasters.comPage 19

MBA USA, INCPhone: 888-622-5495Web Address: www.mbausa.comPage 20

Omaha Wholesale HardwarePhone: 402-444-1650Web Address: www.omahawh.comPage 9

Pasek CorporationPhone: 617-269-7110Web Address: www.pasek.comPage 27

Stone & Berg Wholesale Locksmith Supply Co.Phone: 800-225-7405Web Address: www.stoneandberg.comPage 8

—Shows—Institutional Locksmith Assoc.(ILA) NationalWeb Address: www.ilanational.orgPage 11

SerlacPhone: 800-845-5294Web Address: www.serlac.comPage 8


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