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\n\"ABUS<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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ABUS Security Tech Germany: August Bremicker S\u00f6hne KG, based in Wetter an der Ruhr<\/a><\/h2>\n

ABUS is a globally known and successful German company in the field of preventive safety technology…
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\n\"CES<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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CES \u2013 Pioneer of security technology: From lock manufacturer to digital access expert<\/a><\/h2>\n

When discussing German industrial history in the field of security technology, one name is unavoidable…
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\n\"Cylinder<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Cylinder core simply explained<\/a><\/h2>\n

A lever handle set refers to the set of door handles and various fittings. It combines design and function…
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\n\"Cylinder<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Cylinder housing explained simply. This is where the cylinder core rotates! <\/a><\/h2>\n

The cylinder core is one of the most important components of a lock cylinder. Only when the cylinder core is fitted with the correct profile key…
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\n\"Electronic<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Doorknob explained simply \u2013 some also say door knob <\/a><\/h2>\n

The doorknob belongs to the family of door handles and is round or cylindrical. While a door handle is pressed down by hand to pull the lock latch out of the strike…
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\n\"Electronic<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door closers explained in simple terms – automatic closing of doors thanks to intelligent mechanics <\/a><\/h2>\n

With the help of a door closer, doors that are opened by human hands are closed automatically. Behind the closing…
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\n\"Door<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door frames explained simply: the framing of the wall opening<\/a><\/h2>\n

A door rosette covers the drill holes for the handle and lock cylinder, providing a clean finish…
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\n\"Different<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door handles explained simply: the main term for knobs, levers, and pull handles<\/a><\/h2>\n

Door handles serve to operate doors comfortably and safely. They transfer hand force to the locking mechanism…
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\n\"Metal<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door hinge explained simply \u2013 some also call door pivot<\/a><\/h2>\n

The two most important components of a door are the door frame and the door leaf. While the door frame is the fixed component…
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\n\"Door<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door knobs explained simply: a stylish alternative to traditional door handles<\/a><\/h2>\n

A doorknob belongs to the family of door handles and is also known as a door knob. It has a round, cylindrical, or mushroom-shaped form and allows a door to be opened and closed…
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\n\"Wooden<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door leaf explained simply (some also say door wing)<\/a><\/h2>\n

While the door frame (door jamb) is the part of the door that is inserted into the wall opening, the door leaf (door leaf) is the part of the door…
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\n\"Door<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Door rosette explained simply \u2013 decoration & protection for the door lock<\/a><\/h2>\n

While the door leaf is the movable part of a door and allows the door to open and close, the frame is the part of the door…
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Forend explained simply \u2013 the end plate on the front edge<\/a><\/h2>\n

The forend is the part of a door that connects the door leaf to the door frame and allows the door leaf to rotate…
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Handle pin simply explained: Metal square that connects the two door handles <\/a><\/h2>\n

The handle pin is the element of a door lock that connects the two door handles through the door leaf…. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key channel simply explained<\/a><\/h2>\n

The strike plate is the end plate of a lock, attached to the front edge of the door leaf. It allows the latch and bolt to extend from the lock…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"The<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Locking cam (locking lug, follower or locking bolt) explained simply <\/a><\/h2>\n

The lock cylinder is a component, usually made of metal, that is used in a lock, or more precisely, in a profile cylinder lock…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"Lock<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Lock cylinder: What is a lock cylinder and how does it work?<\/a><\/h2>\n

The latch is precisely the component of a door lock that holds the door in the strike plate when the door is closed…
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\n\"Lock<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Lock latch (also called catch or simply latch) explained simply<\/a><\/h2>\n

The purpose of installing a lock is to secure a house or room door, a garage or garden gate, a safe, a chest, a cabinet…
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\n\"Lock<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Lock nut explained simply \u2013 the square thing turns in a round thing!<\/a><\/h2>\n

The keyway is the part of the lock cylinder into which the profile key is inserted. For security reasons, modern keyways have…
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Locks: What is a lock and how does it work?<\/a><\/h2>\n

The lock follower is an important component in a gate or door lock, as it has the central function of enabling the pressing of the door handle or…
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\n\"Overhead<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Overhead door closers explained simply: good for fire safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency<\/a><\/h2>\n

The overhead door closer is mounted in the upper part of the door…
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\n\"modern<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Slide rail door closers explained simply: controlled, automatic door closing<\/a><\/h2>\n

The slide rail door closer is a type of overhead door closer; it consists…
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\n\"Strike<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Strike plate explained simply \u2013 the thing on the door frame <\/a><\/h2>\n

Ensures that the door remains in the lock and protects the door frame from damage: the strike plate. Preferably firmly anchored in the masonry!…
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ABUS Security Tech Germany: August Bremicker S\u00f6hne KG, based in Wetter an der Ruhr ABUS is a globally known and successful German company in the field of preventive safety technology… CES \u2013 Pioneer of security technology: From lock manufacturer to digital access expert When discussing German industrial history in the field of security technology, one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-14319","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nGlossary: \u200b\u200bTechnical terms from the locksmith world<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Locks, keys & locking technology - Mario Pichelmaier from Amper Locksmith Service explains the most important technical terms.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amper-aufsperrdienst.de\/en\/glossary\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Glossary: \u200b\u200bTechnical terms from the locksmith world\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Locks, keys & locking technology - 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