Doors and Hardware articles from March 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from March 2005

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... March 13-15 University of Industrial Distribution Indianapolis, IN 410/263-1014 March 13-15 National Green Building Conference Atlanta, GA 800/368-5242 www.nahb.org March 13-18 DHI Technical...

Safely securing the built environment.(IN TOUCH)
March 1, 2005... WHAT DOES THIS SIMPLE STATEMENT MEAN? FIVE simple words--yet when placed at the heart of an industry, they have a profound significance. Allow me to dissect their meaning. Let's start with the last three words first--"the Built...

MasterFormat[TM] 2004 Edition.(DHI PAGE)
March 1, 2005... In the fall of 2004, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) released a new MasterFormat[TM] designed to accommodate recent and future advances in construction technology. It is a new structure that allows expansion for changes in the...

Balancing security & fire safety: it starts in stairwells.
March 1, 2005... CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LOCATE THE NEAREST FIRE EXIT IN YOUR BUILDING. Now imagine the same route engulfed with blinding smoke and fire--could you still find it? Occupant safety in high-rise buildings depends on being able to quickly exit into...

Instant relock? What thieves don't want you to know about unlocking your doors electronically.
March 1, 2005... THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF LOCKING DEVICES that are used most typically with access control systems: electric lockset, electric strike and electromagnetic lock. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electric Lockset An electric lockset is simply a...

Integration: the new electronic locking system pathway to integrated access control.
March 1, 2005... WITH THE NEW FLEXIBILITIES, increased security and lower costs offered by electronic locking systems, it is small wonder that they are revolutionizing the world of access control. Moving from mechanical locks to an electronic locking system is...

4 questions to ask about door hardware: durability, security and performance are among the considerations for selecting products.
March 1, 2005... DOOR HARDWARE HAS NEVER RECEIVED MUCH ATTENtion. For those working with specification in new construction and renovation projects, the focus has generally been on the finish of the hardware. For maintenance personnel, the primary concern has...

Controlling access through revolving doors: a revolving door design restricts "piggybackers" and "tailgaters" from entering a building.
March 1, 2005... GIVEN INCREASED AWARENESS OF SECURITY problems such as terrorism, espionage and theft, businesses today have become more security conscious. Previously unsupervised entrances and exits now have guards, video camera surveillance, and/or card...

Raytheon Technical Services Co.: tailoring access control to fire codes; The basic problem boiled down to a dispute over the definition of a primary power supply.(case study)
March 1, 2005... SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATORS WELCOME THE opportunity to install access control and CCTV systems in new structures. It eliminates a host of problems, especially when it comes to cabling. Designers can specify a conduit that provides plenty of...

From the front lines of selling, buying and maintaining access control.
March 1, 2005... I HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH A SECURITY SYSTEMS integrator for 30 years and have been president of it for almost 13. During all those years I have designed and sold a fair number of access control systems. I can say without any trace of guilt...

A room with a (secure) view.
March 1, 2005... CONVENTIONAL WINDOW GLASS WAS NOT DESIGNED TO RESIST WIND BLOWN DEBRIS, EARTHQUAKES, explosions and terrorist attacks. Subject to such stresses, existing glass often breaks into lethal shards to be hurled from the window frame endangering...

Getting a return on your technology investment.(Stockkeeping Universe)
March 1, 2005... IN MY TRAVELS OF CONSULTING WITH DISTRIBUTORS ABOUT their inventory management, purchasing and warehouse operations, I get to see many different uses of technology in action (or inaction). Over the years, I have made it a point to review...

Credibility. It's not what you think.(businessbuzz)
March 1, 2005... LOOK UP "CREDIBLE" IN WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY AND YOU'LL FIND: "Capable of being credited or believed; worthy of belief; entitled to confidence; trustworthy." OK, so no surprise there. Credibility gives you permission to speak, and gives...

It's not about you, it's about the customer.(SALES)
March 1, 2005... RECENTLY I WAS IN A MEETING WITH AN INVESTMENT FIRM THAT WAS CONsidering buying a housing company in a key housing market. They commented on how much competition there was in that market. I said it's really simple, if they wanted to outsell...

In challenging times, service matters most!(SALES)
March 1, 2005... IN DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES, SOME BUSINESSES CUT costs by cutting corners on customer service. This is exactly the wrong thing to do. Right now, service matters more than ever. Here's why: * When people buy during an economic downturn they...

Found gold! Tapping the inner riches of your team.(MANAGEMENT)
March 1, 2005... WAYNE DYER SAID IT WELL. OUR OUTLOOK IS ALL WRONG. WE'RE CONstantly looking outward for the answers to our questions and solutions to our problems. Yet the answer often lies within. This month I submit that many answers lie within our...

Akron Hardware.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... As a specialized national wholesaler, Akron Hardware provides you with seamless integration in the latest access control technology along with proven mechanical and electromechanical products. Our product mix has been developed with your...

National Guard.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... NGP Lite Kits and Louvers Ship Quickly and Provide Extended Rust Protection Standard [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Lead Time on Non-Stock Sizes is only 8 Working Days Rush Orders for Non-Stock Sizes is 5 Working Days and is NO Extra Charge!...

Timely Prefinished Steel Door Frames.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Timely is recognized as the originator of the prefinished drywall door frame concept. The Timely system offers the advantages of a patented, sustained tension clip which holds the casing securely to the wall creating tight miters. Timely...

Corbin Russwin.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Corbin Russwin Access 800 Series Standalone Access Control Products The Corbin Russwin Access 800 Series offers a full range of standalone access control products ideally suited for institutional, commercial and industrial applications. The...

Boyle & Chase.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Boyle & Chase for over 45 years has been a distributor of architectural hardware for all your access control needs. To secure or electrify a door opening we stock ACSI, Folger Adam, Hager/Roton, Ives, Kaba Ilco, LCN, Locknetics, MS Sedco,...

Accurate Lock & Hardware.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... For over thirty years Accurate Lock has provided custom architectural hardware for some of the world's finest addresses including the White House, House of Commons in Canada, the Diet Building in Tokyo and the Waldorf Astoria in New York City...

Karpen Steel Custom Doors and Frames.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Karpen Steel Custom Doors & Frames has introduced a new line of wood-grained steel products. The new wood-grained steel doors are manufactured with A60 Galvannealed steel, and are primed for finishing by others. They can be labeled as "B"...

How is Midwest Wholesale Hardware different from the rest?(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... * We offer quality products with competitive pricing. * Our personnel provide you with technical competence and a sincere desire to satisfy your individual needs. * We're not competing against you! We do not sell to end users. *...

Top Notch.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Top Notch Distributors, Inc. is proud to announce the publication of the newly expanded 2005 Product Catalog. Top Notch has designed this catalog to be a useful business tool, with standard formats and concise information. In it, you'll find a...

ERVOS.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... ERVOS ANNOUNCES NEW BUILDERS HARDWARE PRODUCT CATEGORY--SEMI-CONCEALED VERTICAL ROD EXIT DEVICES ERVOS, Inc. today announced availability of its X61V semi-concealed vertical rod exit device, the latest product in its line of...

Amweld.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... LASER ACCURACY, AESTHETICS AND SPEED THE EDGE[TM], Amweld's Line of Laser-Welded Steel Doors is giving everyone a competitive edge. Contractors appreciate the precision accuracy for installation. Architects like the clean look for their...

Markar Architectural Products.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... F.A.C.T.S. to Go Markar is pleased to announce its 2005 schedule for its Factory Authorized Certification Training School. The school focuses on methods of solving problems on high traffic doors, doors with automatic operators and security...

SARGENT.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Centralized Access Control with the Profile Series v.S1 SARGENT offers centralized access control with its latest version of the Profile Series lock. The Profile Series v.S1 is a fully-integrated, networked access control system that ties...

Adams Rite Manufacturing Co.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... New Push X Pull and Pull X Exit for The RITE Door[R] The Problem: Elevator shaft smoke doors or wall conditions that will not allow a pocket to be built for standard lever trim. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Solution: For...

ASSA ABLOY.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... ElectroLynx[TM] Plug-In Connector System for Hardwiring Made Easy[TM] ElectroLynx is a plug-in connector system that allows installers to simply link together the wired components of a doorway without cumbersome soldering or wire nuts....

PEMKO.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The versatile continuous geared hinge PEMKOHINGE[TM] has a 12" electrically modified section that can be removed and replaced. The removable section makes it easy for repairs, maintenance, replacement, and other changes to the hinge without...

RCI.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... The 0161 has been redesigned with an updated low profile faceplate constructed of durable stainless steel. Designed especially to operate with rim exit devices, the 0161 has an attractive architectural appearance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

SELECT Products Limited SELECT hinges[TM].(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... SELECT now offers stainless steel pin & barrel continuous hinges in addition to its aluminum geared continuous hinges. Either is shipped within 48 hours based on SELECT's industry-leading promise. Our performance-proven geared hinges have...

Security Door Controls.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... SDC has introduced a new access hardware website www.SDCsecurity.com, for security industry professionals, including end users. Much more than a product browser, this is a highly functional website with a "Toolbox" that includes a System Design...

Bommer.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Founded in 1876, Bommer Industries Inc. is one of the nation's most accomplished manufacturers of architectural hardware, including spring hinges. Located in Landrum, South Carolina, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bommer is...

Trine.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Installation is completely surface mounted, therefore no costly and time consuming frame cutting is needed. The 4800 is tested to over 1,500,000 life cycles, and features a one piece locking mechanism which provides over 3,000 lb. of holding...

Albany Hardware, Inc.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... We are a stocking distributor of quality products such as; Rixson, Dorma, Norton, Ives, Schlage, Kwikset, Soss, Rockwood, Yale & National Guard just to name a few. With over 25 years of experience, quality products and superior service are...

JLM.(NEW! PRODUCT PROFILES: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Celebrating 20 years in business, JLM Wholesale is a national distributor of door hardware products used in the door hardware, security, locksmith and architectural hardware industries. JLM stocks a huge variety of products that are ready for...

TAC announces new appointment.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2005... TAC Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of William S. Fergusun, AHC as Business Development Manager for their US operations located in Amherst, New York. In his new position, William will be responsible for the development and...

Entry level digital lockset.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... The new SDC EntryCheck[TM] E72-32 is an indoor/outdoor stand-alone digital lockset designed and priced for entry-level applications. Installed in just 10 minutes, management features include keypad programmability, 32 user codes, 3-10 digit...

ERVOS announces new builders hardware product category--semi concealed vertical rod exit devices.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... ERVOS, Inc. announces availability of its X61V semi-concealed vertical rod exit device, the latest product in its line of architect-inspired exit technology. Hardware distributors will appreciate the X61V's twin cost advantages over concealed...

E-Plex[TM] 5000 installs easily with new Lectro Bolt.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... Kaba Access Control's new E-Plex 5000 combines the simplicity and reliability of Kaba's Simplex mechanical pushbutton locks with the added security and features of electronic access control, proving that an electronic lock can be easy to...

ARROW HE Series.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... ARROW brings strength, durability and elegance to the residential security market with the introduction of the HE-Series designer entrance handleset. The sleek lockset is constructed from solid forged brass, features a lifetime mechanical and...

Full line of locksets for ornamental security storm doors from marks USA.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... A new four color brochure assists specifiers and buyers in selecting mortise locksets for ornamental security storm doors. Standard and thin line versions are available featuring screwless knobs and levers, proprietary no droop lever springs,...

"SHADOW LOC" modified deadbolt invented to improve security.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... Invention Submission Corporation announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Kincaid, Il., has designed a hardware item that would increase the effectiveness of deadbolts. The SHADOW LOC would transfer the stress normally placed on a...

ImpactShield[TM] introduces affordable hurricane protection for windows.(PRODUCT)
March 1, 2005... ImpactShield[TM] a revolutionary new hurricane protection will be unveiled on January 13, 2005 at the International Builders' Show at the Orlando Convention Center, Orlando, FL. ImpactShield[TM] consists of an impact-resistant, high-strength...

Zero International acquires LLBP Door Louvers and Vision Lites.(UPDATE)
March 1, 2005... Effective December 30, 2004, Zero International ahs acquired the assets of the Door Louvers and Vision Lites product line of LL Building Products, Inc. (LLBP) of Burgaw, North Carolina, a division of GAF Materials Corp of Wayne, New Jersey. The...

AMBICO Limited STC 50 wood doors achieve fire rating of 90 minutes.(UPDATE)
March 1, 2005... AMBICO's STC-50 wood, single-swing door, has achieved a 90-minute fire rating at a leading North American test facility. The 90-minute fire rating has never before been achieved by an STC-50 wood acoustic door. Prior to this, a 45-minute fire...

Hafele's dialock Access Control Locking System wins Nightingale Award [dialock].(UPDATE)
March 1, 2005... Dialock from Hafele, The Identification and Access Control Locking System wins a 2004 Nightingale Award. Dialock offers security and flexibility for a wide range of uses by combining RFID technology and mechanical and electrified locking with...

DCI redesigns their Web site.(E-NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Door Controls International announces the redesigned Web site. It's as user friendly as the original but we have enhanced the site with features such as the UPS tracking, product search, and registering online for products news. Templates can...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
March 1, 2005... Are you familiar with the new CSI MasterFormat[TM] 2004 edition? In this Tech Tip, we will be looking at this new MasterFormat[TM] and, in conjunction with the article appearing in this month's magazine, present a workshop of questions designed...