Glossary of Terms
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Electric Strike
An electrical device that releases the latch bolt of a lock, to permit entry from a remote location or as part of an access control system.
- Related Categories –
- Electric Strikes, Bolts, Magnets
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Escutcheon (Elongated)
A plate long enough to span a lock case and having holes for knob bushing, bit key, cylinder, turn knob and similar operating members as required.
- Related Categories –
- Locks, Cylinders, Cores, Keyblanks
- Related Terms –
- Knob
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Exit Device
A door-locking device designed to grant instant exit by pressing on a cross bar that releases the locking bolt or latch.
- Related Categories –
- Exit Devices
- Related Terms –
- Active Door (in a Pair of Doors)
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Extension Flush Bolt
A flush bolt in which the connection between bolt head and operating mechanism is by means of a rod inserted through a hole bored in the door used to secure the inactive leaf of a pair of doors.
- Related Categories –
- Hinges and Pivots
- Related Terms –
- Inactive Door (or Leaf)
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Extension Link
A device used to provide long backsets in bored locks.
- Related Categories –
- Locks, Cylinders, Cores, Keyblanks
- Related Terms –
- Bored Lock (or Latch)