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Mechanical
digital locks:
an ‘old
faithful’ amid
a smart lock
revolution
» » TECHNOLOGY, ‘CUTTING
edge’ opening your door
locks via your mobile phone,
how the locking industry has
advanced. This isn’t the only
innovation in the industry
though, Lockey takes a trip
down memory lane and back
again to see how much the
humble mechanical digital
door lock has evolved…
When we first brought
Lockey to the UK market
from Japan in 1982 as the
‘original’ mechanical digital
lock, the range consisted
of two models, the Surface
rim bolt and the dead bolt.
Our slogan was ‘in the year
2000 you will never lose your
keys’.
Since then we have focused
on innovation that makes the
traditional mechanical digital
lock even better, through
products that offer quality,
convenience, reliability and a
lot more choice.
Regardless of product
type as manufacturers,
distributors and installers
we have an obligation to
provide our customers with
the best quality products
that we can offer therefore
our recommendations are
paramount. Our reputations
and repeat business rely
on it.
So where do we start when
recommending the benefits
of a keyless door or gate lock,
specifically in this case a
mechanical digital lock?
Here are the primary
benefits:
• Convenience
• Control of access
• Minimal installation and
maintenance (no wires or
batteries)
• Keys can’t be lost or
stolen
• Simple code change
• Choice of styles and
functions
But there are also more
reasons and explanations of a
mechanical digital lock to be
considered, such as:
Recommending a reputable
brand lock means that
not only will it be easier to
trace back to the original
‘we have an
obligation to
provide our
customers with
the best quality
products that
we can offer
therefore our
recommendations
are paramount’
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | MAR/APR 2018
Sponsored by Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety
supplier/manufacturer, but
many support issues can be
resolved then and there over
the phone, which means a
happy customer and excellent
customer services.
Informing if there is a
warranty and its length; the
better the warranty the more
confidence the customer will
have in the potential longevity
of the product.
Is the lock for commercial or
domestic use?
What level of control is
required; basic or higher
level?
Will it be subject to light,
medium or heavy duty
usage?
Will the lock be internal
or external; how exposed to
weather elements, vandalism
etc. and will the lock be
suitable for this?
Are there any special
requirements; would a handle
be easier to leverage than