Deadbolt and Electronic Deadbolt Manufacturers

Standard Deadbolt Manufacturers

There are no less than 45 players in the deadbolt lock business. Making a deadbolt lock is not that hard to do. To make one that is durable, long-lasting and smooth operating is a challenge. I have installed some fairly inferior deadbolt locks in my day. These were ones customers supplied to me. These low cost locks would frequently jam. The mechanical operation of the bolt was sloppy.

I have listed below some companies that I know to make higher quality deadbolts. Cost is a fantastic barometer of quality. High quality deadbolts simply cost more money!

• Baldwin Hardware Corp.
• Corbin Russwin Arch. Hardware
• Kwikset
• Master Lock
• Schlage Lock Co.
• Weiser Lock
• Weslock
• Yale Locks

Electronic and Lighted Deadbolt Locks

There are two players I have been able to find that make electronic, lighted or keyless deadbolt locks. The electronic and lighted locks still have traditional keyed operation - they just offer the radio operated locking and infrared sensing lighting feature as additional convenience features. Kwikset - 800-327-5625 - makes the electronic and lighted deadbolt locks. They are attractive mechanisms and offer excellent protection if you follow the clear and concise installation instructions. Kwikset even has a TOLL FREE hotline that is available 7 days a week if you run into difficulties while installing the deadbolts! Call the above number if you get yourself or the lock in a bind.

I discovered another company that advertises keyless locks. It is the Presto-Matic Keyless Lock Company - 800-269-4234. I tried to get information from them but no one would answer their toll free number. Perhaps you will have better luck than I did! You can bet that other companies will soon enter the electronic lock race.

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