Brad Sweet
Allegion to Launch First & Only Retrofittable Operator Designed to Easily Automate Interior Openings
Allegion announced the launch of the LCN6400 COMPACT series low-energy automatic operator for touchless access and accessible operation on interior doors . Designed for use in a variety of institutional and commercial facilities, it is the only auto operator on the market that has the ability to easily convert existing LCN 4040XP mechanical door closers to touchless solutions, for automated opening and closing when combined with an actuator.
Allegion US Launches Schlage Alx Series as a First in Modular Design for Cylindrical Locks
Allegion US announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series – a first in modular design for cylindrical locks. The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage’s first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a design that it is still offered today.