Hardware & Security

Perfect for locksmiths making emergency calls, ABUS has launched the quick and easy Modular MX cylinder system that will adapt any ABUS cylinder up to 200mm overall length in 25mm increments. The operation takes literally seconds to complete using just … Continue reading →

Home security is always important, says Claire Blakemore, Managing Director Mul-T-Lock UK.  But at a time of a cost-of-living crisis, while market conditions remain tough, fabricators and installers need to offer extra precautionary measures to ensure homeowners are safe and … Continue reading →

Vanquish Hardware Protection has acquired a new 3rd party accreditation scheme – a move that has been described as a ‘game changer’ for intumescent hardware protection by the company’s Business Development Manager Mike Sutcliffe. The leading UK manufacturer of precision … Continue reading →

Over 350 ERA British Standard nightlatches, British Standard mortice locks and 3* cylinders have been installed throughout properties in Haringey, as part of the anti-burglary Safer Streets Project. Led by Haringey Council and the Metropolitan Police Service Designing Out Crime … Continue reading →

Here Scott Copeland, Category Manager from leading specialist supplier, IronmongeryDirect reveals some of the key products for escape doors and how to make the correct specification. Balancing the needs of both occupant security and the ability to provide safe, fast … Continue reading →

Douglas Masterson, Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Technical Manager, explores what a standard is, the impact of Brexit, and some recent and forthcoming standards. Information is correct as of May 2022. A standard is a stakeholder-led solution which responds to … Continue reading →

What is Adaptalock? Adaptalock is an Award Winning, Sold Secure tested Universal Multipoint Locking System, with adjustable hook bolts and compression cams, which can be positioned anywhere along the unique patented rails, which allow for the use of the existing … Continue reading →

Julian Roberts, technical services director at UAP, the specialist in hardware and locking systems for the fenestration sector, discusses the vertical and horizontal models in the UAP Fullex Kinetica+ K4 range and provides tips on selecting the most appropriate model. … Continue reading →

The Manchester College is one of the largest further education college in the UK, with nine locations across central Manchester, South Manchester and North & East Manchester. The latest addition to the college is a £25 million teaching facility at … Continue reading →

Burg-Wächter’s premium padlock range meets the exacting standards of the Master Locksmith Association-backed Sold Secure accreditation scheme, which is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by thoroughly assessing security products. In addition, the range is Secured by Design – … Continue reading →

Following the success of the mechanical marine grade locks and due to high customer demand, we have further expanded the Marine by Codelocks range. As well as existing CL200, CL400 and CL500 lock models, the expansion to the range now … Continue reading →

UAP Ltd, the specialist in locks and hardware for windows and doors, has launched a horizontal version of its industry-leading UAP Fullex Kinetica+ K4 3* cylinder, providing even more choice for specifiers looking for exceptional levels of security and ease … Continue reading →

When it comes to superior security, look no further than the Profi range of cylinder padlocks from leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter. With all models featuring a German made solid brass body and a high number of anti-pick mushroom pins that … Continue reading →

Douglas Masterson, Technical Manager at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), discusses the new measures set out in the Building Safety Bill. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, (the Hackitt … Continue reading →