Commercial Door Locks 101

Business front entry doors act at the first deterrent to potential intruders in your property.

These doors should be reinforced by commercial locks that are best suited for your specific business needs. Commercial door locks can range from traditional lock-and-key to more sophisticated keyless entry locks. Here's a breakdown of the most common commercial door locks used:

Traditional Lock-and Key

Cylindrical locks are composed of different components and are designed to be installed through the door with a knob or lever on either side that retract the latch when turned or depressed. One advantage of a cylindrical lock is it’s easy to install.  

Mortise locks offer a higher level of security, and usually include a strike plate, lock cylinder, lock body, and a handle. Mortise locks are set within the body of a door in a mortise, as opposed to being attached to the surface of the door. 

Push Bar Door Locks or Push Panic Bar, locks and unlocks through a connected bar or handle. When the bar is pressed, the internal rods unlock and enable you to open the door.  

Keyless Door Locks

Card Reader locks are a great choice for businesses that are looking for convenience. Card reader locks can be opened by a simple swipe or touch of the card. Additionally, you can limit access to specific personnel while restricting access to unwanted guests.

Keypad Door Locks requires a passcode to access your facility and is easily programmable. One of the best features of this lock is it is easy to use. Like other electronic systems, you can also restrict access to who enters your facility.

Before deciding on a type of lock, you should consider your office size, type of security you need, as well as who will access your facility. We hope this better informs you about your choices for commercial door locks that work best for your type of business. From Riverside and the surrounding areas including Redlands, San Bernardino, Grand Terrace, Moreno Valley, Perris and others, we’re ready to serve you, email us at info@generaldoorservice.com or contact one of our helpful representatives at 833-GEN-DOOR to schedule your next service.