by Herbert | 11. Feb, 2026 | Lock technology
Anyone who has ever experienced a fire door behaving like a sulky refrigerator knows: Without a door closer, chaos reigns. This is precisely where GEZE comes in – a manufacturer that not only makes doors close, but also ensures they do so with civility. What exactly...
by Herbert | 19. Dec, 2023 | Lock technology
Window fittings refer to all mechanical parts for opening, closing, and tilting a window—practically all the mechanics required to operate a window. These include the hinges, the sash bearing, the frame bearing, and the locking bolt. These fittings form the link...
by Herbert | 3. Nov, 2023 | Lock technology
A hinge side lock is a burglar-proof device. It reinforces the hinge side of a door, making it more difficult to remove the hinge. A hinge side lock is sometimes also referred to as a “lift-off device.” Such a device is suitable not only for exterior doors...
by Herbert | 27. Oct, 2023 | Lock technology
A profile key is the key that is used to profile of the corresponding locking cylinder (= Profile cylinder) Fits. The teeth of the correct key position the pins in the cylinder core in the precise arrangement that ensures the core can be turned and the door can be...
by Herbert | 4. Oct, 2023 | Lock technology
If a locking cylinder is a profile cylinder and a so-called unique profile has, then its keyway also has a unique (usually patented) profile. The keys that can lock the corresponding cylinder have the same profile – in opposite forms. If this were not the case, the...
by Herbert | 3. Oct, 2023 | Lock technology
A locking cylinder with a custom profile generally has a patented keyway profile. The matching key has the same profile – in reverse – so that it can be inserted into the keyway (popularly known as a keyhole). Locking cylinders with a profile are also known as profile...
