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Key System Costs: Three Ways to Reduce Expenses

I went to the grocery store last weekend, and guess what I got to buy? SPONGES! (That was my attempt at being excited.) If you’re like me, you never go to the grocery store excited to spend money on sponges. You are only buying them because you need them, and you just want a sponge […]

Master Key System In Action – How They Work

Many customers decide to install a key system throughout their facilities to simplify the management of keys and cores. What some people don’t know is that there are many different options when it comes to installing a key system. One option many choose is a master key system. What Is A Master Key System? A master key […]

Key System: Standard Core vs. Interchangeable Core – What’s The Difference?

When establishing a key system, one of the first decisions to make is the type of core you want to use. From there, you can go onto deciding on the system type, additional options, policies, and procedures. However, all of that starts with the basics – do you want a standard core or an interchangeable […]

Key System 101 – From System Selection to Implementation and Beyond

Key systems are a critical component to help manage the security of any facility. When properly administered, key systems provide numerous benefits, including: Restricting who can access keys, using one key for multiple doors and/or locations (no more massive key rings), and simple key orders. While seemingly simple, key systems are actually quite complex. It […]

Core Swapping & Core Recycling – How to Know if They’re Right for You

In a post-recession economy, everyone is looking for ways to reduce spending. From grocery budgets to facilities budgets, costs have a sneaky way of creeping up. Innovative companies are looking for new and creative ways to reduce their overall budget, a recent addition to that list is reducing spend on their key systems by swapping […]

Proactively Combating Vandalism

We’ve recently fallen victim to a rash of malicious vandalism in targeted geographic areas. The vandals are super gluing the internal mechanism of our lock cores rendering them inoperable. In most cases, all external cores were glued, and the facilities are unable to open for the day. Is there any way to remove the glue? […]

Construction Cores – Things Your Architect Doesn’t Know

Do I feel a mini-series coming? I know we’re just wrapping up a behemoth series on key systems… I promise this one won’t be nearly as long, but it’s an important thing to consider nonetheless. Does your architect know everything there is to know about doors, frames, and hardware? What about fire and life safety […]

Key Systems: eCylinders – The Amazing, The Mundane, and The Considerations

Last 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 […]

How It Works – Cylindrical Locks

I came across this video yesterday morning and I knew I had to use it today. The internal workings of a cylindrical lock are nothing short of amazing. Check out the step by step process of how your keys are working on your house, retail/restaurant facility, or your office. Cylindrical locks are designed so that only one […]

Key System Management – What to Consider

Many organizations have key systems in place, but unless they are setup and managed properly, they can become ineffective and/or cost the organization hundreds to thousands of dollars on unnecessary rekeys. There are many components to consider but the four that prove to be the most critical are: 1. What key system philosophy do you […]

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