Electronic Locks

[speedy_s]

Does anyone know of a manufacturer/product designer of electronic locks? UK based a plus...but looking at the state of the country might not be possible...

Thanks in advance

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Hi Speedy,

It really depends on what you're wanting.

Electronic locks are not to be used as a "Security Product" but more of an ease of access - simple reason being if the Electronic Lock fails, i.e. loses power then the property would be unsecure.

I know of a number of companies in the UK that do build/create specific products.

 

[speedy_s]

Thanks, security would not be the selling feature however being a lock it has to be somewhat secure...i would assume you could use the lock with batteries.

 

[Ashley_Price]

Can't help you with this, but did you see the Mythbusters episode where they beat a fingerprint lock, just using a photocopy of their fingerprint? Oh dear!

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Those are the basic "finger print" locks which have now been superseded by ones that recognise heat and blood flow.

 

[Tech4Homes]

Hi Speedy,

It really depends on what you're wanting.

Electronic locks are not to be used as a "Security Product" but more of an ease of access - simple reason being if the Electronic Lock fails, i.e. loses power then the property would be unsecure.

I know of a number of companies in the UK that do build/create specific products.

Not necessarily, fail-secure locks will remain in the locked position if the power fails so they are secure enough to use as a main lock!

For commercial properties i.e main access routes etc they should all be fail safe (unlocked) and linked with fire alarm so they release for ease of exit but this isn't required at home.

I see no reason why electronic fail-secure locks can't be used for primary security at home. Finger print recognition on the other hand, that's a pain in the arse that I've not been too keen on, even if it is reliable often the users don't know what they're doing and still can't get in!

Proximity fobs are the way forward

 

[anthonyUK]

ELS specialise in providing locking solutions for all types of doors and in the supply of electric and electronic door access products. That's all I know. Maybe your local locksmith can know more!

 

[vvaannmmaann]

OP Google gives me this http://www.lowe-and-fletcher.co.uk/
plenty of others there for you.