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InformationMechanical Digital Locks
Standard Mechanical Digital Locks05 December 2008
How good are they?
For internal low use application they are the perfect choice for low cost access control. How long do they last? This obviously again depends on usage, but if used as per manufacturers instructions they can & do last for years. When do they go wrong? Generally when not used in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Over use, which can cause individual buttons to stick or stop working. However the most common cause is when changing the code, although this is a simple process, people tend not to read the instructions properly, especially if they have already carried out the task before. Remember the C button must be depressed when removing & inserting the code discs. The discs must be in the correct way round. A jammed unit nearly always indicates the process has not been carried out correctly. The other part that can go wrong is the latch (the part that engages into the frame) this can be caused by incorrect fitting or the door has dropped causing damage to the latch. Why are so many fitted for the wrong application? Simply down to price, it can be argued that you can replace it 2 or more times and still be cheaper than the correct unit, which is fine if the unit fails with the door open & you have a new unit to hand. But what are you going to do if it fails & you are locked out? Or don’t have one to hand. Call a locksmith and incur extra expense. There are many digital locks available from manufacturers like: Codelock, Zone Simplex Lockwood Lockey & more. Mechanical or Electronic. Choosing the right product for the right application can save time & money in the long term. |
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