What causes keys to break off in a lock? Broken key extractions and what to do if you need a broken key removed from your lock.
Many people have experienced the frustration and inconvenience of having their key break while attempting to unlock their door, often leaving a portion of the key still inside the lock. Why does this happen? The reason(s) causing this phenomenon can be many and varied. Metal fatigue plays a central role in why keys break. The […]
Antimicrobial Door Hardware
Anyone who regularly listens to the news has heard reports about the growing threat of infectious diseases such as the Wuhan Corona Virus disease (COVID-19), Ebola, MRSA, E coli, Clostridium difficile (Diarrhea) and influenza (I.e. H1N1), to name a few. Some of these germs have been referred to as antibiotic resistant “Super bugs”. Health research […]
Commercial Antimicrobial Hardware
Anyone who regularly listens to the news has heard reports about the growing threat of infectious diseases such as Ebola, MRSA, E coli, Clostridium difficile (Diarrhea) and influenza (I.e. H1N1), to name a few. Some of these germs have been referred to antibiotic resistant “Superbugs”. Health research experts estimate that 80% of infectious diseases are […]
