If a key on your managed key system was flushed down the toilet, would you authorize a rekey? The knee jerk response of facilities managers is generally “OH NO! I can’t get those keys back. Someone’s going to find them and waltz right into my store!” Rewind. Let’s think about this for a moment. Who […]
Read moreHave you ever gotten lost without a map (or Google Maps)? It’s not a good feeling – trust me – it happens to me all the time. A clear roadmap is always good to have. The same holds true with key systems. Trying to maintain a key system without clear procedures is much like driving […]
Read moreRegardless of our profession, we all need clear policies. If you were a kindergarten teacher, would you have rules for your students? Of course you would – or else you would be running around with play-do in your hair, food all over the walls, and oh my word Jimmy – that bookshelf is not a […]
Read moreI don’t know if you’ve noticed yet, but key systems can be a bear to tackle on your own. We’ve discussed about a million things you should consider during this key system mega series and we’re not done yet. Here are a couple more to ponder- Do you want all of your employees to have […]
Read moreThe door to my facility is slamming even when used properly. Why isn’t the closer slowing the action of the door? This is a very common problem with doors in high traffic facilities. The cause is most likely one of the following: The closer needs to be adjusted to slow down on the “latch” portion […]
Read morePicture this scenario: you terminated an employee and, after multiple attempts, have been unable to get their keys back. Undoubtedly, it’s not an ideal situation, but which rekey situation would you prefer? You call a technician to come out after-hours and pay emergency rates to have your locks changed. This is followed by late-night scrambling […]
Read moreLast week on our key system journey we ventured through the always exciting world of standard and interchangeable cylinders; with the anticipation of eCylinders and basic access control this week. So what’s different about an eCylinder? A step below what most of us consider “access control,” it is a cylinder that uses electronic keys. eCylinders […]
Read moreTime flies when you’re having fun right?! We’re already on to part four in our key system series; if you’ve missed any of the previous entries check them out here: 1. 5 basic principles of key system management 2. Unrestricted 3. Restricted and proprietary. We’re still going strong and it’s time to determine what type of cylinder will work […]
Read moreAre you ready to travel further down our key system path? If you missed last week’s post, we discussed unrestricted keyways, and as promised we’re going to dive into proprietary and restricted keyways today. These two system types have a lot in common, but there are a few glaring differences. Let’s take a look. Key System […]
Read moreMy restroom partitions are being easily scratched and the paint is wearing off; how do I make them hold up longer? In most cases, when your restroom partitions are having trouble with these issues the current partition is particle board core laminate or baked enamel. These are two of the most common materials used for […]
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