Locksmith Glossary

Locks and Locksmith Glossary

Glossary

A2

(n.) An increment of .0125 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC).

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

A3

(n.) An increment of .018 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC).

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

A4

(n.) An increment of .021 typically used in a small format interchangeable core (SFIC).

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Access Control

(n.) Any barrier or device, either natural or man made, that limits or prohibits, free or unlimited access.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Access Control Cylinder

(n.) A replacement for a mechanical cylinder which incorporates electronic access control and allows the original host lock to function without additional wiring or hardware modifications.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Access Control Key Fob

(n.) Any device other than a key designed to allow a token to be used and carried on a key ring.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Accessory Position

(n.) The position of an ignition switch intended to permit the use of radio or other equipment without turning on a drive train component.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Active Case

(n.) The exit device case mounted on the stile of the door on which the lock is located.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Active Leaf

(n.) The single door of a pair on which the active or locking hardware is mounted.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Active Relocking Device

(n.) A device that places its bolts every time a safe door is closed and activation via attack prevents it from retracting its bolts.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Active Retainer

(n.) 1. A cylinder retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the cylinder can be removed
(n.) 2. A plug retaining mechanism which requires that the plug be rotated before the retainer can be removed

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Actuator

(n.) A device, usually connected to a cylinder, which, when activated, may cause a lock mechanism to operate.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

ADA

(abb.) Americans with Disabilities Act

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Adjustable Ball Hinge

(n.) A pivot with adjustable height for narrow stile doors.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Adjustable Collar

(n.) A spring-loaded cylinder collar which can fill a range of gaps between the cylinder head and the door or escutcheon surface.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

Adjustable Mortise Cylinder

(n.) Any mortise cylinder whose length can be adjusted for a better fit in doors of varying thickness.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

AED

(abb.) Anti-Explosive Device

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

AFTE

(abb.) Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

After Hours Depository

(n.) A locked receptacle for the deposit of items after regular hours.

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council

AHC

(abb.) Architectural Hardware Consultant (as certified by DHI)

Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council