Recommendations from a Commercial Locksmith: Choosing Hardware

The Foundation of a Secure Door is Its Hardware

Did you know that commercial locksmith services extend beyond keys, safes, and bolts? They do! Our company believes that the foundation of a secure door is the correct hardware. There are so many options available on the market to help keep your business, customers, and employees safe. Let’s walk through a few options that are available from our commercial locksmith company in Greeley, CO.

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Commercial Door Hardware

As we said, the foundation of a secure door lies in the door hardware you choose. There is a wide range of commercial lever sets and knobs, continuous hinges, hydraulic door closers, panic devices, and more available on the market. Let’s explore each one.

Commercial Lever Sets & Knobs

Most commercial levers and knobs are built much stronger than standard residential versions. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) grades commercial locks for durability, so you can decipher how strong the safety is. 

Grade 1 locks are the most heavy-duty and commonly used in hospitals, public buildings, schools, and factories. You will find Grade 2 locks in apartment buildings, hotels, places of worship, medical offices, and retail stores. 

Continuous Hinges

We recommend continuous hinges for the longest-lasting operation of your heavy-duty doors. Continuous hinges span the full height of the door, which makes them better at supporting a heavier door. Continuous hinges are terrific for high-traffic areas, which include main building entrances.

Hydraulic Door Closers

If you have a high traffic area, a hydraulic door closer will help keep traffic flowing freely and avoid pinched fingers. You also won’t have to contend with a loud slam each time the door closes because the hydraulic technology allows for a slow close.

Panic Devices / Push Bars

Door exit devices, or panic door hardware, are bars that lay across a door and can lock in place. Someone can release the lock to open the door by pushing on the bar. Most commonly used on back doors, these devices are part of an emergency exit plan, but you should always consult your local building code for exactly where these devices should be installed.

ADA Compliant Hardware

The U.S. enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure businesses and services are accessible to people with disabilities. Installing correct door handles or automatic door operators are both parts of compliance with ADA. We can provide and install the solutions you need to be able to serve your customers.

Other Commercial Locksmith Services

We are proud to offer a wide range of commercial locksmith services, including rekeying your business following an employee’s departure or installing a master key system or commercial access system for multiple levels of security.

We’ve been serving the Greeley, CO, area since 1975 and would love to provide commercial locksmith services for your business. Feel free to stop by our showroom or fill out our online contact form to reach our team.