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LOCKS AND LOCKSMITH GLOSSARY |
Half Moon Cut
(n.) A semi-circular cut in the bolt throw bit of a key, with the cut axis running parallel to the key shaft. Found typically on a key for a high security lever safe lock.
Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council
Half Mortise
(adj.) 1. Pertaining to an installation prep that typically leaves the bolt face plate and a perpendicular surface of the lock visible, with visible surfaces being flush mounted.
(v.) 2. To make a cavity in a door or drawer that is open on the edge and on one side of the door or drawer.
(adj.) 3. Pertaining to a locking device designed to fit in a half mortise prep.
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Half Mortise Hinge
(n.) A hinge which has one leaf mortised into the door and the second leaf applied to the surface of the frame.
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Half-Surface Hinge
(n.) A hinge which has one leaf mounted onto a face of the door and the second leaf mortised into the frame.
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Hand Change
(adj.) Pertaining to a combination lock in which the wheels must be removed in order to change the combination.
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Handed
(adj.) Pertaining to hardware which is manufactured only for application on doors with a specific orientation.
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Handicapped Code
(n.) Any building code designed to ease access for handicapped persons.
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Handleset
(n.) A complete lock or latch assembly which incorporates a pitcher handle.
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Hang (Rake & Hang)
(v.) To cause a top or master pin to rest on the plug when picking.
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Hard Wire System
(n.) A system which uses metallic conductors to connect the various sensors to the central processor.
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Hardened Core (Pin)
(adj.) A bottom or top pin which is bimetallic, the central portion of which being hardened metal intended to resist drill attack.
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Hardplate
(n.) A tempered barrier placed between the lock and the outside of a safe to inhibit drilling.
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Hardware Key
(n.) A computer hardware component which protects copyrights by preventing software from running on any computer where the key is not installed. The key is typically accessed via one of the ports.
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Hardware Schedule
(n.) A listing of the door hardware used on a particular job it includes the types of hardware, manufacturers, locations, finishes, and sizes. It should include a keying schedule specifying how each locking device is to be keyed.
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Hasp
(n.) A hinged metal strap designed to be passed over a staple and secured in place.
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Header
(n.) The horizontal, top, member of a door jamb.
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Heel & Toe Locking
(n.) Describes a padlock which has locking dogs at both the heel and toe of the shackle.
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Heel (Of A Padlock Shackle)
(n.) The part of a padlock shackle which is retained in the case when in the unlocked position.
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Height Adjustment Screw
(n.) A screw contained within the hinge block of a safe that raises or lowers the door to clear the frame.
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Helmet Lock
(n.) Auxiliary lock on motorcycles used to secure a helmet.
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HGM
(abb.) Horizontal Group Master Key
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HiCo
(abb.) High Coercivity
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High Coercivity
(adj.) A high energy form of magnetic encoding measuring in the range of 2400 to 4000 Oe which is resistant to accidental erasure.
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High Security Cylinder
(n.) A cylinder which offers a greater degree of resistance to any two or more of the following: picking, impressioning, key duplication, drilling or other forms of forcible entry.
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High Security Key
(n.) A key for a high security cylinder.
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Hinge Security Stud
(n.) A protrusion on one leaf of a hinge which interlocks with the other when the door is closed.
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Hinge Stile
(n.) The vertical edge of a door where hinges are installed.
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Hinged Shackle
(n.) A shackle whose heel is permanently mounted to the padlock case in a manner which allows the shackle to pivot to open.
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HKP
(abb.) Housekeeper's Key
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Hobbs Shackle
(n.) A hinged shackle with a notch for the bolt in its movable end.
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Hold Open
(n.) 1. A function of self latching hardware which allows a lock to be set in a non-latching mode.
(n.) 2. A function of a door closer, or separate hardware device, which allows the door to be retained in an open position.
Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council
Hold Open Arm
(n.) A door closer arm with the capability of maintaining the door in the open position.
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Hold Open Cylinder
(n.) A cylinder provided with a special cam which will hold a latch bolt in the retracted position when so set by the key.
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Holdback
(n.) A function of some self latching locks which allows selective retention of the bolt to prevent latching when the door is closed.
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Holding Fixture
(n.) A device which holds cylinder plugs, cylinders, housings, and/or cores to facilitate the installation of tumblers, springs and/or spring covers.
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Hole Change (Wheel)
(n.) A perforated tumbler that may have its combination set by placement of a fly relative to, or in, one of the perforations.
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Hollow Core Door
(n.) A non-metal door with structural reinforcement creating air pockets between the two faces.
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Hollow Driver
(n.) A top pin hollowed out on one end to receive the spring, typically used in cylinders with extremely limited clearance in the pin chambers.
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Hollow Metal Door
(n.) Typically a door made of sheet metal on all surfaces and lightly reinforced to make it rigid.
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Hook
(n.) A vertical surface at the top of a cut angle that prevents smooth insertion or withdrawal of a key.
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Hook Bolt
(n.) A lock bolt shaped in the general outline of a hook. Normally used on sliding doors or where spreading of the frame and door is a possible attack.
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Hook Pick
(n.) A pick with a tip that curves upward by 45ยบ or more toward perpendicular to the blade.
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Hook Ward
(n.) A ward that has an offset requiring an 'L' shaped cut in the key.
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Horizontal Exit
(n.) An exit to the outside or an area of refuge on the same or nearly the same level.
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Horizontal Group Master Key
(n.) The two pin master key for all combinations listed in all blocks in a line across the page in the standard progression format.
Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council
Horizontal Locking
(n.) The locking mechanism associated with vehicle doors with horizontal linkage.
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Horn
(n.) In a non cylinder lock, the housing which surrounds the nose and extends through the door or drawer.
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Horn Plate
(n.) The cover of a lever tumbler lock case to which the horn is attached.
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Hospital Hinge
(n.) A hinge with a large chamfer at each end of the knuckle.
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Hotel Cylinder
(n.) A cylinder which can function to prevent the operation of all keys except emergency, display and some shut out keys. It may also contain an indicator.
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Housekeeper's Key
(n.) A selective master key in a hotel master key system which may operate all guest and linen rooms and other housekeeping areas.
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Housing
(n.) That part of a locking device which is designed to hold a core.
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HP
(abb.) Hardplate
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Hub
(n.) 1. A lock component, which redirects rotational motion from a spindle or shaft to linear movement of a latch or bolt.
(key change) 2. The part of a combination wheel that the change key engages to permit the combination to be changed.
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Hybrid Key
(n.) A key that can operate locks using two or more different technologies in one device, e.g. mechanical/electronic, mechanical/magnetic, etc.
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Hybrid Locking System
(n.) A locking system which derives its security from two or more different technologies operated by the same key in one device, e.g. mechanical/electronic, mechanical/magnetic, etc.
Source: Lock Industry Standards and Training (LIST) Council
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