Leading Door Lock Manufacturers

In order to enter through a door that has been secured with a door lock, a key, password, code, card or programmed electronic device is needed, thus providing safety, security, greatly reducing the chances of theft, robbery, assault and information leaking. Almost every door in residences, commercial buildings, offices, banks, stores, government agencies and workplaces have some form of locking mechanism. Read More…

Door Locks Door locks refer to any mechanical, magnetic or electrical mechanism or device that prohibits unauthorized entrance into a private or secure location. There are several different kinds, all with varying degrees of security, cost and ease of installation - most require the hiring of a lock professional.

As an ISO certified source for industrial hardware, Sierra Pacific Engineering & Products is a company you can trust in for excellent locks. Quality, service & value are the core to being a top OEM supplier and SPEP offers a wide range of additional products.

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At Capitol, we are committed to providing maximum value to our customers. Our “Lean Thinking” approach offers advantages in the areas of quality, service cost and shorter lead-times. Our facilities are totally integrated, from customer contact and quotation, through to design, tool manufacturing, secondary machining, finishing and assembly, all under one roof.

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We are your leading supplier and manufacturer of security locks. We are ISO 9000 certified and guarantee you will receive the highest quality security locks on the market. Our product listings include key switches, padlocks, weather-resistant locks, handles, handle locks, accessories, and more. Our security locks serve a variety of industries. Contact us today for your highest-quality security...

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VSI is North America`s largest producer of vehicle locks for the heavy truck market. Earning their position as a leader in lock & key solutions, VSI designs, produces & sells mechanical locks to major domestic truck suppliers & their international affiliates for production & aftermarket. VSI’s locks meet exact specifications and follow AIAG guidelines for quality & customer satisfaction.

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The security that locks provide have a very broad range; the lowest security locks, called cylinder locks, do not prevent the door from being kicked down, and can also be picked with a relative amount of ease. These are mostly used in residential homes for bedrooms and bathrooms.

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The highest security locks are called biometric locks, and they are the newest and most expensive locking technology available today. They are keyless and use a fingerprint reader, retinal scan or voice detector. Biometric locks totally prevent the risk of unauthorized entry because there is zero risk of a stolen key or hacked password.

Door locks are also found on automobiles, furniture, safes and larger luggage.

There are many different kinds of door locks, all of which fall under two main categories: passage locks, which are interior locksets that only provide a closing latch, and privacy locks, which secure a door from the outside, inside or both.

All locking mechanisms control a type of bolt, which is a solid piece of metal that emerges from the door into the door frame. There are both deadbolts and spring-operated bolts, both of which are usually made of steel and have a round profile.

Some cylinder locks only have a very small, short and thin spring-loaded bolt that can easily be broken. Deadbolts, however, have no spring and are much more secure. They are unlocked only from the inside, never the outside, and use a lever that is twisted to unlock it.

A mortise lock uses a deadbolt, and is more secure than a cylinder lock. However, a mortise lock is more costly and difficult to install, while a cylinder lock is easily changed and can be installed by anyone.

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Locks

Locks

A lock is a mechanism designed to connect an opening to its frame using a latch, solid cylinder, bolt, or some other form of a solid metal plunger that extends into the strike. They are metal devices that prevent entry or access for privacy, security, or...

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Hinges

A hinge is a machine element that connects two bodies allowing angular movement about a fixed axis of rotation, all the while preventing translations and rotations on the remaining two axes. A hinge can be considered as a journal bearing with only one degree of freedom where a shaft is rotating in a hole...

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Latches

Latches are mechanical components that allow the temporary joining of parts that are moving relative to each other. They are actuated to release the coupling and allow the two parts to separate. Latches are mostly seen on doors and enclosure...

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