Merry Christmas from SDC
From the SDC family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of success and prosperity. Our office will be closed December 25th and January 1st.
Alternatives to Using Magnetic Locks for Access Control in Storefronts
Factory Installed Motorized ELRThe SDC S5000 is a heavy duty, code compliant alternative to magnetic locks that meets the market need for a storefront exit device with electric latch retraction for access control upgrades. Nightlatch functionality* is available through the use of a rim key cylinde
Happy Thanksgiving From SDC's Family to Yours
We Are ThankfulSDC would like to share our gratitude for an incredible 50+ years in the industry. We are particularly thankful for all of our hardworking employees, customers, partners, and SDC family over the years. As we move into this holiday season, we want to wish everyone a healthy and Happy
Door Operators Available Again
Our US Factory Diminishes Supply Chain IssuesWe’re building more components in-house to diminish supply chain issues, increase quality control and reduce lead times. SDC AUTO operators help meet all US and Canadian ADA compliance requirements for door installation in retail storefronts, office bui
Thank You to Our Nation's Veterans
We recognize this day to honor and thank our nation's brave veterans who have served our country to fight for our freedoms.Thank you for your service. SDC Proudly Supports
Designed, Engineered & Built in America Since 1972
Getting to Know SDC Since 1972, SDC has manufactured popular electrified access control hardware like Bolt Locks, EMLocks® and Strikes in America while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas. We’re known as the door control opening experts with more than 40 patents, 20+ active tradema
Energy Efficiency for Electronic Access Control Door Upgrades
There are many elements to consider in discussing doors and sustainability: door materials/construction, manufacturing process, thresholds, weather stripping, gasketing, sealing, glass and glazing, trim and accessories. When considering an electrified controlled access and egress door, energy effi
The Benefits of Motorized Electric Latch Retraction in Industrial Exit Devices
Motorized ELR For Access ControlNot only does SDC’s S4000 series of electrified industrial exit devices satisfy market demand for a cost-effective exit device with ELR, the S4000 also comes standard with request-to-exit (REX) monitoring, enabling access control compatibility. With a host of additi
Electromagnetic Locks: Proven, Failsafe Security
SDC’s article from the July, 2024 issue of Locksmith Ledger highlights the fact that electromagnetic locks are virtually problem-free and appropriate for interior doors, perimeter exit doors and entrances that require failsafe emergency release capability.
Avoid the Wait with Our shipQUICK Inventory
Reduce Time-In-Transit with shipQUICK InventorySecurity Dealers, Integrators, Installers & Distributors:300+ SDC products are available for shipment within two business days. Keep your copy of the shipQUICK inventory readily available so you know firsthand which products your SDC distributor can e