10 Years Ago
Jeremy Earles, Ingersoll Rand (now Allegion) wrote article recommending multi-credential readers that could be upgraded gradually from magstripe to smart cards. These days, multi-credential readers must also work with smartphones. The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association issued new exit device standards. A case study followed the Miller Place Union Free School District’s security upgrade, which included electronic locks with school lockdown capabilities on classroom doors and a single visitor entry point. Trine introduced its 4100 Series electric strikes with a variety of faceplates, billed as “the one-box solution” for cylindrical and mortise locks. Jerry Levine wrote an article titled Choosing and Setting Up a Video Surveillance System. Tim O’Leary upgraded a residential gated entry with an electromagnetic lock, wireless controls for the gate operator and video surveillance. O’Leary also wrote about selecting the ideal power supply for an electronic access control system. Gale Johnson shared highlights of his trip to Baltimore to attend ALOA 2013. Levine tested Jet Hardware’s 9000 key machine.
20 Years Ago
Rod Oden described several security products which can be used to increase commercial door security. Tom Gillespie provided ways to conduct a home security survey and what hardware to suggest. Tim O’Leary described some problems and offered solutions for dealing with building codes. O’Leary also showed how to combine products from different manufacturers in order to make a functional security system. Jerry Levine installed an Adams Rite Maglock and switchbar system on a pair of aluminum doors. A Ledger article described the history of Sargent & Greenleaf safe deposit locks. The DHI conference was held in Tampa, Fla. A forum which included Mark Berger, Securitech Group, was a featured event. Jerry Levine introduced some exciting products from Aiphone Security Systems. Gale Johnson showed how to fit keys to a Vespa moped. Tiny showed how to fit keys to a 2001 Kawasaki Ninja. Steve Kaufman interviewed Heidi Carr, a locksmith in Allentown, Penn. She offered ways to increase safe sales.
New Products in 2013
Two articles from 10 years ago took a first look at some new products offered to the locksmith market, including those that made their debut at ALOA 2013. Tim O’Leary wrote “What’s New in Commercial Security?” while Gale Johnson attended ALOA and reported on “What’s New in Mechanical Security?” Most but not all of these companies are still around a decade later.
What's New In Commercial Security? Products mentioned include the Adams Rite 2190 interconnected deadbolt/deadlatch, the Securitron PowerJump ICPT, the Trine 4100 Series versatile electric strikes and Arrow’s QL Series and MLX Series of cylindrical lever locks.
What's New In Mechanical Security? Featured products included CCL laminated padlocks and Sesamee Locks, ETI key-operated switch locks, the Laser 3D Pro Xtreme key machine, Master Lock residential Grade 3 knobs, levers and deadbolts, Squire resettable padlocks and Schlage indicator lever locks.
