Safe Fire Ratings Explained
Safe fire ratings, often referred to as fire resistance ratings, are classifications that indicate how well a material, structure, or safe can withstand exposure to fire without failing or being compromised. These ratings are important for protecting valuables, ensuring safety, and meeting fire safety regulations. Here’s a breakdown of safe fire ratings: What Fire Ratings […]
Fun Facts About Locks and Keys
The history and evolution of the lock spans centuries. Knowing few others share our lifelong passion for the topic of locks and keys, we’ve pulled out some interesting facts about the history and evolution of these essential security tools. The Luxury of Locks Believe it or not, there was a time when locks were a […]
How Do Locks Work?
Understanding how locks work is the first step in appreciating the importance of proper security. Let’s take a closer look at the internal workings of a lock. Internal Parts of a Lock To grasp how lock rekeying works, it’s helpful to understand the basic structure of a lock cylinder. While designs may vary, most standard […]