Is this a problem for anyone else?

Last week I was delivering hardware to a customer who is located in a high rise downtown.  I met up with her first thing in the morning and noticed she had to bend down to unlock her glass entrance door.  She told me about the headache of getting down on her knees to unlock or lock the door morning & night.

I explained to her another hardware application to consider for this type of door is an access control system along with a shear lock.  This eliminates the need for multiple keys along with the hassle of bending to secure or unsecure the door.  It also aids in the means of an emergency.  When the fire alarm is activated the power drops to the shear lock and means of egress is free for evacuation.

I had no idea that companies still use these locks in Cincinnati, and if it’s here it’s probably all over the country.  I guess it’s up to me to change this 1 lock at a time.

Queensgate Hardware & Security specializes in commercial and architectural hardware in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  We are an authorized dealer and installer for Keri & Schlage Bright Blue card access systems.  Contact Queensgate Hardware & Security, Inc. today to have your glass door entrance evaluated for different hardware applications.

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