We offer a complete line of locking devices to meet all your needs.

See our line card below

The right lock for the right job.

         FOLGER ADAM 

Standards for door locks.

To help identify the quality and durability of locksets and deadbolts, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — has established three grades or standards for door locks. Each product must pass a series of operational and security test.

Every lock and deadbolt undergoes the following tests to determine their grade level: 1, 2, 3, or below 3

1. Cycle tests
2. Door impact tests
3. Bolt strength tests
4. Resistance tests
5. Warped door tests

• Grade 1 (The Best)

  Meets commercial building requirements
  Provides the best residential security available

  Knobs & Levers

  

  • 800,000 cycles
  • 6 door strikes
  • 360 pound weight test

  Deadbolts

  

  • 250,000 cycles
  • 10 door strikes (hammer test)

• Grade 2 (Average)

  Meets light commercial and exceeds residential building requirements
  Exceeds standard residential security requirements

  Knobs & Levers

  

  • 400,000 cycles
  • 4 door strikes
  • 250 pound weight test

  Deadbolts

  

  • 150,000 cycles
  • 5 door strikes (hammer test)

• Grade 3 (below Average)

  Meets residential building requirements only
  Provides minimal residential security

  Knobs & Levers

  

  • 200,000 cycles
  • 2 door strikes
  • 150 pound weight test

  Deadbolts

  

  • 100,000 cycles
  • 2 door strikes (hammer test)

    For a complete list of locks please see our lock links Page