The Problem:
A Widening Security Gap
In facilities where doors remain open during the day, tampering becomes routine. Residents of these facilities may manipulate locks to remain unlocked after hours, threatening both safety and operational integrity.
Traditional Grade 1 Maximum Security locks leave a “stuffing gap” when the latch bolt is fully retracted. This small space allows inmates to insert debris like:
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Butyl tape
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Plastic mirror shards
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Paper and foil
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Magnets
These items disrupt lock function, prevent deadlocking, and may even damage internal components.
The Solution: Latchguard
The LatchGuard was engineered to eliminate the stuffing gap entirely. When the latch bolt is fully depressed, LatchGuard ensures:
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No access point remains for foreign objects
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Debris is blocked from entering the lock body
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Tampering is prevented at the source
By sealing off internal components, the LatchGuard protects the lock’s integrity and ensures reliable deadlocking with every closure.
Without latchguard, you risk:
LATCH BOLT FAILING TO FULLY EXTEND INTO THE STRIKE
INTERNAL LOCK DAMAGE AND DISABLED DEADLOCK MECHANISMS
CELL DOORS APPEARING CLOSED BUT REMAINING UNSECURED
INCREASED VULNERABILITY TO UNAUTHORIZED INMATE MOVEMENT
