Stanley Security Solutions Introduces New Alternate Throughbolt Option for the Best9K Lock SeriesNew Throughbolt Option Expands Versatility of the 9K Lock Series, Enhancing Retrofit and Keying Retrofit Capabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Indianapolis, IN - September 25, 2006 - Best Access Systems, a division of Stanley Security Solutions, Inc., a provider of integrated access and security solutions, today announced the introduction of an Alternate Throughbolt (ATB) option for the BEST® 9K® locks. The new ATB option expands the versatility of the BEST® 9K® Lock Series as it enhances the retrofit and keying retrofit capabilities.

"The ATB option eliminates a critical barrier to sales as doors prepped for a cylindrical lock with a throughbolt spacing of 2 -3/4" can now be easily retrofitted." said Hank McKay, product manager for Stanley Security Solutions. "Ultimately, providing the ATB option will allow customers to easily replace a door's existing lock with a BEST® 9K® Lock that is tailored for the door's existing configuration, minimizing the time and cost associated with the installation."

Retrofit Capabilities:
Traditional BEST® Cylindrical Locks utilize a 2-35/64" spacing, whereas many commercial grade cylindrical locksets utilize a throughbolt hole spacing of 2 -3/4". This small difference in spacing presents a significant problem during a retrofit because the hole locations intersect, making it difficult to accurately prepare a door for a BEST® Lock. The BEST® 9K® ATB lockset has throughbolt hole spacing of 2 -3/4", making retrofit with standard commercial grade locksets easy and the only part of the lock that changes with the BEST® 9K® ATB option are the rose liners.

Keying Retrofit Capabilities:
In addition to simplifying a retrofit, the BEST® 9K lockset can already retrofit a variety of competitor keying options. The BEST® 9K Lock ATB option can be combined with the SCHRC option to retrofit both Schlage's door preparation and Schlage's large format removable core design. The SCHRC option enables the BEST® 9K® Lock to accept and operate these removable cores. Similarly, the BEST® 9K® Lock is available to retrofit and operate Schlage's key-in-knob (non-IC) cylinders. When combined with the ATB option, the SCH option provides a lockset that retrofits both Schlage's door preparation and key-in-knob cylinders. If a customer requires a non-IC cylinder for their lock, Best Access Systems can provide a six-pin key-in-knob cylinder in the Schlage® C keyway that is either keyed alike, keyed different or zero bitted. The 9K® system can also accommodate and operate key-in-knob cylinders from other manufacturers, including Corbin-Russwin, Medeco, Sargent and Yale.

Special Features:
In addition to making retrofit and keying retrofit easy, the BEST® 9K® Lockset with ATB option is:

Among the strongest cylindrical locks in the industry for resistance to lever torque;
Designed with the lever return springs located in the chassis, rather than the rose;
Offered in 2 -3/4", 3 -3/4", and 5" backsets;
Designed with reversible lockset for either hand of door;
Available with Tactile functions for additional ADA & OSHA compliance.

About Stanley Security Solutions
Stanley Security Solutions, a business division of The Stanley Works, is a provider of integrated access and security solutions for institutional, commercial and industrial businesses and organizations. With a strong emphasis on service, Stanley Security Solutions delivers a comprehensive suite of security products, software and integrated systems directly to end user customers. Stanley Security Solutions is committed to extending its position as a leading comprehensive resource for a broad and extensive array of solutions that span the entire security spectrum.

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