Protecting your business property from unauthorized access and criminal activity is an important consideration for any business in either a commercial or industrial setting. While motion lighting and CCTV can be enough to deter would be criminals, locking and securing your property is the number on method to ensure safety. And there are a number of different types of electronic lock for your business property, that can make a ll the difference. So what are these different types of lock? And which would suit your business? Well, here at Walker Electrical, we are Preston’s leading electrical experts. As a result, we have produced this guide to electronic locks for businesses.
What are the different electronic lock options for your business?
There are several different types of electronic lock to choose from, when thinking about securing and protecting your business property. These include:
- Electronic keypads- these can be fitted to the door and it means that anyone who wants to enter must use the correct code. These can be fitted to the outside, as well as to interior office doors inside the property too. Because this doesn’t require a key, there is an additional level of security offered, and it is one of the most popular types of electronic lock available.
- The RFID lock- this is another popular choice. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Locks use radio frequency from a card or device to open and unlock the door within a specific proximity. This is often how swipe card door locks work.
- Bio-metric equipment- these will no doubt soon be commonplace for commercial and industrial properties, but for now, they still seem futuristic. Scanning your fingerprint or iris, these door locks can ensure that your property remains locked for anyone who doesnt have access to the building.
For more information about the right electronic lock for your property, or for any advice, get in touch with the professionals today, here at Walker Electrical.