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…
Leading Manufacturers
Sierra Pacific Engineering & Products (SPEP)
Long Beach, CA | 800-433-5554As 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 including quarter turn, compression & recessed latches, as well as a complete line of industrial hinges. Please call SPEP today!
Northeast Lock Corp.
Clifton, NJ | 800-524-2575We will work with you to custom design locks that will fit your needs exactly. We are committed to supplying a wide variety of locks including vending machine locks, cam locks, door locks and a broad selection of others. The average tenure of our engineers is over ten years and we want to put that experience to work for you! To learn more about our company and how to get started, email or call us today!
Maffey's Security Group
Elizabeth, NJ | 800-834-9017Maffey’s is a fully licensed locksmith providing functional and user friendly security products such as door and security locks as well as keys. Courteous, reliable and professional, we strive to provide lasting improvements for both home and workplace security. Maffey’s Security Group uses comprehensive planning and the implementation of physical security systems needed to secure your future.
Ranger Lock
Gainesville, GA | 866-988-5625At Ranger Lock, we’ve been committed to creating more secure locks and lock guards since we opened the doors to our company all the way back in 2002. One of our most popular products, the ATF-Compliant Lock Box, is consistently a best-seller from the Ranger Lock online store due to its rugged construction and durability. When you need a fully ATF-compliant lock guard, you need the Ranger Lock ATF-Compliant Lock Box.
VSI, LLC
Green Bay, WI | 920-499-0022VSI 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.
Door Lock - Sierra Pacific Engineering and ProductsThe 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.
Door Lock - Sierra Pacific Engineering and ProductsThe 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.