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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