There are many 'keyless' locks on the market, here is an explanation of some.

Mechanical Digital

Electric Digital Battery or Mains

Magnetic Stripe

Proximity

Hand Readers and Retinal Readers

Electric strikes

Electro Magnets

In the next few weeks we will be doing an in depth review of all of the locks that have been described above, helping you through the minefield of what is also known as access control.

We will point out all of the KEY features of each lock and categorise in which area each lock should be used, to help you make an informed choice.