Electronic Cylinders: Advanced Access Management in Commercial Environments

Whether in small businesses or in public services,thefts of equipment and dataare constantly increasing. Nearly 41,922 thefts were committed in France in 2022, an increase of 14.77% compared to 2021. Therefore, it is time to considerinnovative solutionsto protect your doors and premises, thanks to advanced access control systems.

What is an electronic cylinder?

Electronic cylinders are revolutionaryaccess controlsystems. They can be installed on any type of door, even fire doors, and allow you to easily secure a location. It is not just a simple lock; it is a much more efficient and easy-to-manageelectronic product.

You will no longer need a key to enter your administration. Standard keys have many flaws: they can be lost, damaged, and the lock can be picked. With anaccess control systembased on anelectronic cylinder, you will only need to present your badge, electronic key, smartphone, or card to the reader to enter.

What are the advantages of having electronic cylinders?

The advantages provided by the cylinders are numerous. Of course, they allow you tosecureyour access points much more effectively, whether for your employees or your collaborators. Indeed, thanks to theircam securityand specificanti-drillingproperties, they offer increased security to businesses and administrations against equipment and data thefts.

Moreover,access management is simplifiedfor the human resources manager. Thanks to specific software, you can grant or deny entry to certain doors. Thus, if your employee needs to go to a specific area to carry out their daily tasks, but should not have access to another wing of the building, you can adjust these details in just a few minutes. This simplified management of access rights allows you, with each new hire or service need, to modify each person'sspecific authorizations. In addition, you can also manage, from your software, access to the site or your building according to working hours. Thus, an employee who should not be in the office at a certain time will not be able to enter the building.

This access control solution offered byelectronic cylindersmakes it easier to secure certain doors in places that may be open to the public, such as in administration. You canprotect the opening of certain doorsthanks to these security devices. An employee can exit easily, while visitors will not be able to access restricted areas.

You will benefit from many other advantages such as:

• Electronic and mechatronic cylinders can be installed on wooden, glass, or even metal doors

• They are suitable for standard doors, but also for fire doors, which are often found in schools and public establishments

• The cylinders are innovative, highly secure systems with anti-drilling protection

• For those who want this security system not to alter the style of their premises, they are available in black or white.

• Depending on the size of your door, an electronic cylinder is easily adjustable in length

Who are electronic cylinders intended for?

Whether you want to protect offices, your business, or a building related to public service, theelectronic cylindersavailable on the Dormakaba website will allow you to effectively protectall types of access.

You are free to choose how you want to open your door. Whether throughaccess cards, an electronic key, or a code to enter, Dormakaba offersinnovative solutions for protection and access controlfor everyone. In an era where thefts are increasingly numerous and sophisticated, it is time to choose products that providereal securityfor your collaborators and users.

Whetherelectronic cylinders or mechatronic cylinders, these will integrate perfectly into your existing mechanical locking systems. As a result, installation will be easier and you will not have to change your entire door.

Dormakaba electronic cylindersare designed to further secure businesses, administrations, and all buildings in the tertiary sector. These security solutions are suitable for all doors, and installing an electronic cylinder is simple and facilitated by its modularity. Easily manage access from your application to decide who passes through a door and at what time. Thanks to its features, you will greatly enhance yourprotection against intrusions as well as equipment or data thefts. For those who have an automatic door at the entrance of their building, you can also benefit from increased security thanks to the automatic sliding doors and security revolving doors offered by Dormakaba.