Industry News & Engineering Insights
Explore the latest articles on architectural hardware standards, precision engineering, access control technologies, and global project case studies from TOPTEK.
Electronic Lock Maintenance Handover for Accurate Replacement Orders
Electronic lock maintenance handover should leave the next service team able to identify the installed lock and order the correct replacement. Keep...
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Multipoint Lock Faceplate Protection from Packing to Door Assembly
Protect a multipoint lock faceplate through packing, transport and receiving before putting it into the door. A long strip can arrive with...
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Panic Exit Device Outside Trim for Keyed Access or Free Entry
Choose panic exit device outside trim by the access it must provide: key-controlled entry, an always-operable outside lever, or a fixed handhold....
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Electric Lock Selection for Access Control and Manual Entry
Choose an electric lock for access control by defining what the door must do after a valid credential, when somebody exits and...
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Multipoint Lock Replacement When 92 mm Centres Are Not Enough
A 92 mm handle-to-cylinder centre distance does not identify a complete multipoint replacement. TOPTEK Auto Lock 4592 and PD1000 both list 92...
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Rim vs Surface Vertical Rod Exit Devices for Door Pairs
A rim exit device latches at the side of the opening. A surface vertical rod device operates latches at the head and...
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TKAU6400 and Electric Strikes: Check the Latch Interface Before Ordering
When a system integrator pairs a TKAU6400 mechanical mortice lock with an electric strike, the first decision is mechanical: can the selected...
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EN72SL or EN85SL Sash Locks: Match the Model Before Door Preparation
For a door manufacturer ordering TOPTEK sash mortise locks, the family name is only the starting point. Select the centres, backset and...
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TKAM9219 F19 Privacy Lock: Specify Exit Reset and Emergency Release
A commercial bathroom lock needs to protect privacy while the room is occupied and make the room available again when the user...
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TKAU6400 Replacement Orders: Lock Case, Lever Furniture or Complete Set?
When sourcing Australian mortice lock spare parts for a TKAU6400 installation, identify which assembly needs replacement before requesting a price. A lock...
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EN72NL Night Latch Sets: Match the Lock Case, Lever and Euro Cylinder
An EN72NL night latch mortise lock order should define the lock case, lever set and Euro profile cylinder together. For door manufacturers...
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TKAM9205 F05 Classroom Lock: Confirm What Happens After Key Entry
For a TKAM9205 F05 classroom mortise lock order, specify what the outside lever should do after someone opens the door with a...
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