Lockers meant to protect valuables at gyms are well-known, but other uses include chemical storage, employee lockers, controlled-substance lockers, evidence storage and no-contact merchandise pickup lockers.
In the past, lockers were controlled by mechanical disc or more-secure pin tumbler cam locks, interchangeable key plugs or keyless combination locks. But because more-valuable assets require more-extensive security, electronic locker locks came into common use.
The contents of lockers transitioned the locker lock from a security function to a safety function. Lockers used to conceal weapons, explosives and other contraband jeopardize the welfare of innocent people. So, proactive security management demands the enhanced features that are provided by new technology, which makes the locker an active part of an electronic access control (EAC) infrastructure.
The skills required to specify and deploy these locks are well within the realm of locksmiths.
The importance of this market is reflected in the abundance of electronic locker locks. What follows is a small sampling....
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03, Aug 2020
