How Our Sliding Door Detention Locks Work
Our sliding door security lock is a motorized electro-mechanical system that facilitates the seamless closing and opening of individual cell doors. Willo’s sliding devices for cell doors offer a blend of advanced electrical and manual control systems.
Electrical operation is managed through control switches in cabinets, allowing for individual or group door control. These switches can unlock, open, close, and deadlock doors, as well as halt or reverse them mid-travel. For manual operation, doors can be opened or closed and will automatically deadlock when fully opened or closed. Special tools enable manual unlocking at each point.
Our expert team can replace the locking mechanism with our reliable and advanced four-point locking sliders or cost-effective retrofits. We can retrofit devices from the following brands:
- Folger Adam
- Glitch
- Roanoke Iron and Bridge
- Southern Steel
- Stewart Decatur
- Fries
- Willo
Common Sliding Door Lock Issues
Here are some issues you might encounter with your sliding doors:
Frequent Lock Repair
Many sliders in detention facilities have been installed for over 25 years. Because of their age and the fact that they’re under constant abuse, there is an ongoing need to repair and maintain the components within the sliding device.
Besides being costly, frequent repairs are also inconvenient. The maintenance staff must bring a door out of service in order to repair their broken components, which can disrupt your facility’s routine and cause issues with safety. Willo technicians can repair broken sliding doors, with durable, high-quality parts. Or, if the door is beyond repair, Willo can replace it with a new, quality-engineered sliding door device.
Inadequate Locking
Inadequate locking mechanisms could be a result of design flaws, poor installation, or wear and tear. This issue makes sliding door security locks vulnerable to compromise or break-outs, jeopardizing the safety of residents and corrections officers. If you’re facing this problem, you can count on our reliable detention sliding devices and professional assistance to restore the expected operation of your locking systems.
Worn-Out Sliders
The components of your sliding door lock can degrade over time due to extended use and resident tampering. We conduct regular maintenance and timely repair of worn-out sliders to ensure the lock not only functions properly but also serves you longer.
Obsolete Parts
As technology advances and manufacturers update their product lines, you might experience challenges finding replacement parts for older lock systems. The unavailability of compatible components can cause repair and replacement delays. We offer parts and services on sliding door lock systems, regardless of manufacturer.
Cost Concerns
Frequent repairs, replacements, and upgrades come with high costs. By investing in our sliding door security lock and retrofit solutions, you save on future repair costs, reducing your facility’s financial burden over time.
Benefits of Using Willo Sliding Door Detention Locks
Here’s why our sliding door locks stand out from others on the market:
- Four-point locking mechanism for extra security
- Secure indication is only given when drop-bar is fully engaged and deadlocked
- Built from rugged, heavy-duty components
- Meets the recommended ASTM standards
Whether you need replacement components for your sliding door or are looking to upgrade the locks in your correctional facility, Willo Products has you covered.
No matter the brand, we’re experts in every aspect of sliding doors. We can supply new parts or your existing locks if you don’t have the budget for a complete upgrade.
