An increment of .0125 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC)

An increment of .018 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC)

An increment of .021 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC)

Any barrier or device, either natural or man made, that limits or prohibits, free or unlimited access

A replacement for a mechanical cylinder which incorporates electronic access control and allows the original host lock to function without additional wiring or hardware modifications

Any device other than a key designed to allow a token to be used and carried on a key ring

The position of an ignition switch intended to permit the use of radio or other equipment without turning on a drive train component

The exit device case mounted on the stile of the door on which the lock is located

The single door of a pair on which the active or locking hardware is mounted

A device that places its bolts every time a safe door is closed and activation via attack prevents it from retracting its bolts

1. a cylinder retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the cylinder can be removed, 2. a plug retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the retainer can be removed

A device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate

Americans with Disabilities Act

A pivot with adjustable height for narrow stile doors

A spring-loaded cylinder collar which can fill a range of gaps between the cylinder head and the door or escutcheon surface

Any mortise cylinder whose length can be adjusted for a better fit in doors of varying thickness

Anti-explosive device

Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners

A locked receptacle for the deposit of items after regular hours

Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by DHI)

After hours depository

Authority having jurisdiction

A system of electrical and/or electronic components which detect and report dangers, such as fire or intrusion

1. A lock component which orients and joins the latch and knob spindles of certain bored locksets,

2. In some combination locks, a tube which houses the spindle, located between the dial ring and the lock

The perpendicular projection from a master lever in a master keyed lever tumbler lock, which engages a group of combination levers and moves their gates to align with the fence

The key section which enters all keyways of a multiplex key system

Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc.

A US federal law dealing with minimum standards of building accessibility, as well as other issues concerning individuals with disabilities

A key which has cuts made into the blade at various degrees of rotation from the perpendicular

An audible and/or visual signaling device

American National Standards Institute

That section of the American National Standards Institute documents pertaining to handicap access

Any of many strikes designed to fit door and frame preparations as specified in the applicable document in the ANSI A115 series, common usage refers to a strike with dimensions of 4 7/8" X 1 1/4"

Of or pertaining to the orientation of a cam on a profile cylinder which requires rotation before it may be removed from the lock case

Pertaining to a feature which, upon contact with the strike, allows smoother operation of a latch bolt

Of or pertaining to an access control system feature designed prevent consecutive use of a given credential to allow entry by more than one person at a time

A two part system installed on a spindle shaft and safe body to prevent the spindle shaft from being punched into the lock case

Specifically designed to preclude bypass via attack based on sharp, repetitive blows to the mechanism

A lock cylinder spring designed to protect the inner and outer halves of a profile cylinder from being forcibly separated as a means of brute force entry

the threaded end of a safe door handle

One of a series of specification codes used to indicate the color and texture of a metal end product that can be installed. Some finish specifications also note the base metal characteristics and processes used to obtain the end product

One of a series of specification codes used to indicate the color and texture of a metal end product that can be installed. Some finish specifications also note the base metal characteristics and processes used to obtain the end product.

1. Fittings applied to protect a surface of, or to facilitate use of movable members in a building such as doors, windows, or cabinets,

2. Various fixtures used in building construction

A usually hardened escutcheon, typically beveled, that resists physical attack

A face plate that conceals all lock and/or cylinder mounting screws

A change key which is related directly to particular master key(s) through the use of constant cuts

A master key which has particular change keys related directly to its combination through the use of constant cuts

A molding attached to the face of the active leaf of a pair of doors and overlapping the inactive leaf

A selective master key used in a hospital keying system

Pertaining to a door which is equipped with a door closer, or other device to close it without manual intervention. Frequently found in Life Safety and fire code requirements.

A deadbolt designed to extend itself fully when the door is closed

A flush bolt designed to extend itself when both leaves of the pair of doors are in the closed position

A machine capable of cutting keys with manual operations limited to loading and unloading keys

Any lock installed in addition to the primary lockset

A secondary spring used to support the lever handles of a lockset

Oversized trim that interlocks with a lock chassis and external lever as a means to mount an auxiliary spring