Electronic Access Control

12. Electrified Dead-Bolt Locks

Chapter objectives

1. Learn about Surface-Mounted Electrified Dead-Bolt Locks

2. Learn about Concealed Direct-Throw Mortise Dead-Bolt Locks

3. Understand a Real Problem Solver — The Hybrid Mortise Lock with Dead Bolt

4. Top Latch Release Bolt — for Concealed Vertical Rod Release

5. Gate Dead Bolt — for Sliding and Swinging Gates

6. Learn When and When Not to Use Electrified Dead Bolts

7. Answer Questions about Electronic Dead-Bolt Locks

CHAPTER OVERVIEW

For security, nothing beats a steel door and a dead-bolt lock. Unlike latches that can be manipulated using special tools, a dead bolt is very secure against entry by tools. So the idea of electrifying dead-bolt locks is attractive from a security standpoint. Electrification ...