With the current state of the security sector, many businesses get torn between choosing the conventional mechanical locking system or upgrading the door with the modern electronic door locking system. Well, both have their unique advantages however the decision is influenced by certain conditions for example how secure the place is, how easy it is to use the system, and how expensive the maintenance will be. This paper is a comparison of electronic door locks against standard locks bearing in mind the key aspects, the process of their and the contexts of their use in order to guide management decisions in business owners.
1. Security and access mechanisms
Locks That Are Traditionally Used
Deadbolts and padlocks, Twelve or more these have served as the foundation of security for generations. There are tangible keys and mechanical parts. However basic their design and operation may be to provide primary security traditional bolts also have its short comings especially in large organizations and those with high-security requirements.
Risk of Lost Key Duplication: Physical keys pose a great risk to the physical key because they can easily be reproduced, and forgettable keys are also very dangerous. When a key is lost, the lock needs to be changed sometimes.
Limited Access Control: It can become cumbersome when it comes to the management of keys for different employees or tenants and it is not possible using traditional locks to keep track of entry or exit into a building in real time.
Electronic Door Locks
Electronic door locks on the fights provide an additional layer of access control options which are most sought after by firms for enhanced security and ease.
Keyless Entry: The advent of electronic locking systems has led to the elimination of expensive handheld physical keys as a means of security which minimises the chances of key replication or misplacement. Most are accessed through keycards, pin or passwords and biometric identifications such as face and finger prints.
Customizable Access Permissions: The use of electronic locks makes it possible for business enables to define the level of access granted to certain persons, thus protecting sensitive areas from unauthorized individuals.
Audit Trails and Monitoring: Most of the electronic door locks are designed in such a way that they provide access logs where the people entering and leaving a certain room with certain electronic door locks at a certain time and date is ready accesses which is a good thing for security purposes.
HANGFAT’s R&D capability confirms that it can equip its electronic locks with the most relevant security features, allowing the company to provide a better solution than standard locks to enterprises. CREATING NEW PRODUCT INTEGRATED WITH DESIGN, HANGFAT SUPPLIES HIGH LEVEL SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS.
2. Convenience and Usability
Traditional Locks
Traditional locks are relatively easy to use; however, these can cause some problems in wider organizations. Having to deal with many keys for many doors and many employees, so that in effect the company does not have to suffer any administrative burdens.
Time-Consuming Management: In a business with several employees it is difficult to manage the small keys coming and going. There will then inevitably be the additional cost of lost keys or re-keying the locks when an employee leaves.
No Remote control: It is impossible to control the traditional locks and as a result you have to be physically present, close the door and lock it, open the door and unlock it.
Electronic Door Locks
Electronic door locks are of obvious advantage in terms of convenience especially for the business that has many doors that need to be accessed.
Remote Control: A good number of electric door locks, particularly, the latest models have smart feature that allow them to be locked using mobile phone applications. This is especially important in times of emergencies or even when managing access after the hours of operation.
Time-Controlled Access: Locks can also be set to permit entry during specific hours only to prevent the access of employees or contractors when they are not supposed to be at the premises.
HANGFAT’s VAVE process ensures that such enhancements are executed in a manner that maximizes performance at minimum cost. Hence, businesses will find electronic locks to be an ideal option for their access control needs without compromising on security.
3. Cost Considerations
Traditional Locks
Traditional locks are popularly regarded as the cheapest type of furniture locks because they can be purchased at an affordable upfront price. However, as time progresses, businesses might have added expenditure regarding costs of replacing lost keys and rekeying locks or even improving security when an employee leaves or security threats increase.
Low Scope for Initial Investment: In terms of monetary requirements, traditional locks require less on the onset thus attracting small businesses or temporally installations.
Higher Overall Costs: Due to banning and reissuing of keys as well as re-keying and maintenance of locks, traditional locks will in most cases be more costly.
Electronic Door Locks
With electronic door locks, this is not the case since there is an apparent need to raise the capital outlay, there is still hope that the great savings transports in the near future within the lifetime of the product, due to electronic locking devices.
Less Packing Replacement Expenses: With no physical packing, rekeying or lock expenses – business operations can run uninterrupted without packed/key relation disturbances.
Security Solutions that can Grow with Business: Scaling to electronic door locks is a bit more convenient as the business scales. One can give permission or take it away without going through the hassle of changing the locks or issuing new keys.
With the incorporation of the VAVE process, HANGFAT maximizes the TCO of the electronic locks, making sure businesses get high-quality, cost-effective solutions that deliver value with time.
4. Durability and Lifespan
Traditional Locks
The mechanical aspects of traditional locks are considered to be strong and can hold for many years. Nevertheless, they are prone to the effects of wear scenario including those of a great depth of usage. With time, the more moving parts there are the more likely these locks become unreliable.
Mechanical Wear: One of the wear and tear aspects of mechanical locks is to fault within the working period and hence reason why a good number of such locks come to be overhauled or rendered irrelevant.
Vulnerability to Physical Attacks: Despite being crude, the mechanics of a lock are more guaranteed to be defeated since the pins of the lock can be influenced or abused, and potentially more distressing in high threat areas.
Electronic Door Locks
For electronic locks, especially those designed and manufactured by HANGFAT, the aspect of durability is a priority. They are made out of durable and hard wearing materials such as stainless steel. They are very robust and can endure a lot of usage over the years.
Reduced Mechanical Breakdown: As fewer mechanical components are used in locking systems, damage is less experienced and so their life is longer.
Improved Tamper Evidence: Many electronic locks have built-in protective devices or alarms that go off when someone breaks in.
5. Sustainable Environment
In the present day context of doing business, serious attention is paid to sustainable security solutions. To meet the requirements on Brandable HANGFAT/ ESG improvement, electrical door locks will need minimal environmental pollution in their making.
Padlocks
Since padlocks are made of tough materials, harmful effects to the environment cut short. The regularer replacements of keys, changing of locks, and making new locks for the sake of enhancing security eventually leads to pollution.
Smart Locks
Due to the high design efficiency of most electronic locks, and reduction in the physical key manufacturing process, most electronic locks tend to be environmentally friendly.
Power Saving: Very little power consumption is the target in the modern day design of the electronic locks which helps in minimizing regional pollution.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing-Process: Manufacturing factories specialize in making HANGFAT electronic locks with renewable energy and recycling processes aimed at lowering global warming. Use of wearable suppliers is also catered for by non-plastic packaging and control over the suppliers.
In order to choose between electronic door locks and conventional locks, you will need to analyze the characteristics of your business that will determine the long term performance of its security system. Even though traditional locks are more basic and have less initial capital cost, electronic locks need not be convinced that they improve the level of access control and convenience and cut down on cost over time. Thanks to HANGFAT`s focus on R&D capability, advancement of VAVE processes and ESG improvement the electronic locks they produce will withstand the test of time and serve the present needs of business firms seeking improved security and efficient operations.
