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1Touch IQ2 Single Latch New Dedicated WebSite

May

22

2012

In order to educate home owners about the single latch door lock option for residential security, the 1Touch IQ2’s website was established. 1TouchLock.com is dedicated to easily obtaining the specifications, features and finishes that are available to consumers. Not only can the measurements be quickly found with other needed information before making a door lock ...

New – BioBolt X2 Deadbolt Website

May

18

2012

The BioBolt X2 product website was established to promote and educated the residential market about the keyless deadbolt’s specifications, features and ease of use. BioBoltLock.com provides a useful amount of knowledge to educated consumers on the deadbolt. The product is able to sell itself due to its durability, sleek design and ability to provide access ...

What is UL 1034?

May

15

2012

What is UL 1034? UL is an independent safety company that has been testing products since 1894 for safety and security integrity. According to www.UL.com , UL 1034 is the Standard of Safety for Burglary Resistant Electronic Locking Mechanisms. Listed below are details containing what is tested for the stamp of UL 1034 approval: Burglary-Resistant ...

What are the most common fingerprint characteristics?

May

10

2012

You may know that fingerprints are a unique identifier for individual people but you might now know why. Below are the main characteristics of a fingerprint: Arches: An arch is when the ridge of the fingerprint starts from one side of the fingerprint then goes to the other side without curving back. 2 types of ...

In Need of Access Control

May

7

2012

What is access control? Access Control systems are used to give access to only those that you have enrolled to have access, entry into a particular area that you are securing or would like to give access to. Access can be given with a key fob, mifare or HID cards, fingerprint, or pin code. Why ...

Hide a Safe in Eyes View

Apr

26

2012

Sometimes to hide a safe just isn’t that easy. Especially if you live in a an apt. or house that is being rented and drilling into the floor/wall to make sure it is completely resistant from just being picked up and walked out of the room just isn’t in the game plan. Maybe a larger ...

Redo That Door! Deadbolt and Single Latch get Revamped!

Apr

25

2012

This Months “Redo That Door” Project was a great success!! This door is a great example of how little work can give you great pride in your house, property and definitely security! New home owners, the Klings decided to let FingerprintDoorLocks.com come over to help them recreate their door space with style and security. Starting ...

What is a Mortise Latch?

Apr

23

2012

When checking out the 1TouchXL or other mortise latch locks, you may wonder, “Have I ever seen a mortise latch?” These particular latches are almost always seen on office doors, hotel rooms, US doors from the 1940’s, and international style doors. They incorporate a deadbolt and teeth to create high security for these areas, where ...

Top Crime Rate and How it Relates

Apr

23

2012

The City Crime Rate Rankings will always be scary. It is especially for those people living in the top cities that have high crime rate, as well as tourist looking to travel to these areas. From 2010-2011 the top 10 crime risk rankings are below (from highest to lowest): St. Louis, MO Camden, NJ Detroit, ...

5 Reasons to Use a Biometric Lock Instead of a Key

Apr

23

2012

5.You can’t lose your key (or your finger.. well we hope not) 4. You never have to give your key out! (No one can copy your finger!) 3. You can add and delete people as you please! (Do it.. it’s fun!) 2. You can have complete audit trails on some locks. (No more teens sneaking ...