Schlage's new AL-Series Keyed Levers Loaded With Reinforcing Components, patent-pending technology.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 1995--Schlage Lock Company, the nation's leader in commercial locks, introduced today a new series of standard-duty, keyed levers engineered to raise the industry standard for strength, durability and styling of keyed lever locksets. The new AL-Series features several strengthening components -- such as a stainless steel stainless steel: see steel. stainless steel Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st spindle -- that reinforce the lever against attack. The AL-Series, which comes in three lever styles, is designed for Grade 2 applications in office, medical, hotel/motel, retail, government and commercial facilities. The AL-Series standard-duty keyed levers have threaded hubs and locking nuts that literally bolt the lock chassis to the door to prevent loosening. The heavy duty spring cages have true through-bolting outside the standard 2 1\8" door preparation -- keeping the lock chassis from rotating inside the door and disengaging dis·en·gage v. dis·en·gaged, dis·en·gag·ing, dis·en·gag·es v.tr. 1. To release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles. See Synonyms at extricate. 2. from the latch. Heavy duty compression springs give the levers fast return action and minimize drooping droop v. drooped, droop·ing, droops v.intr. 1. To bend or hang downward: "His mouth drooped sadly, pulled down, no doubt, by the plump weight of his jowls" . The new levers also incorporate a pending Schlage-patent door range adjuster which provides quick and easy adjusting for different door thicknesses. "The AL-Series completes the family of Schlage commercial grade keyed levers," said Martin Burkhardt, Schlage Commercial marketing manager. "Together with our Grade-1, L-Series mortise and D-Series cylindrical locksets, the AL-Series provides the best selection of performance features for any commercial facility." The AL-Series is available in a variety of functions, designs and popular finishes. Three lever styles are available -- Jupiter, Neptune and Saturn. The Saturn style also offers interchangeable cores. The seven finishes available are: bright-, satin-, and blackened black·en v. black·ened, black·en·ing, black·ens v.tr. 1. To make black. 2. To sully or defame: a scandal that blackened the mayor's name. 3. brass, satin- and oil-rubbed bronze, and satin- and bright chromium plated; nine available functions are: passage, exit, privacy, entrance, office, classroom, storeroom, hotel, and dummy. The AL-Series standard-duty keyed lever lock Noun 1. lever lock - a lock whose tumblers are levers that must be raised to a given position so that the bolt can move lever tumbler, lever - a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock lock - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed exceeds industry testing requirements, including the ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. A156.2, 1989 Series 4000 Grade 2 specifications, and is U.L. listed for three-hour doors. The entire family of Schlage commercial levers is available with Primus High Security cylinders. AL-Series general features: Exposed Trim: Wrought brass and bronze. Levers are pressure cast zinc, plated to match finish symbols. Keying: 6 Pin tumbler Noun 1. pin tumbler - cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown pin with two nickel silverkeys per lock. Stock locks are keyed 6 pin "o" bitted. Other keying options available from the factory include masterkeying, grandmasterkeying, construction keying, and interchangeable core. Also available with Primus high security cylinders. Door Range: 1 3/8" to 1 7/8" (35mm to 48mm) standard. 1 7/8" to 2" (48mm to 51mm) regular parts assembled to order. Backset back·set n. 1. A setback or reversal. 2. An eddy or countercurrent in water. : 2 3/4" (70mm) standard. 2 3/8" (60mm) and 3 3/4" (95mm) backset latches available. 5" (127 mm) backset links also available. Schlage Lock Company, established in 1925, is the leader in the commercial lock industry. The San Francisco-based company is part of worldwide Ingersoll-Rand. For more information and reader service fulfillment, call Schlage Lock Company at 415/467-1100, ext. 5200 or write to Schlage Lock Company, 2401 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94134 (Request MS-R MS-R Manual Switch-Ring 110 product literature). CONTACT: Fineman Associates Michael Fineman, 415/777-6933 |
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