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  From Simple Latch to Smart Security: A Journey Through the History of Furniture Locks In our modern world, we often take for granted the discreet yet vital mechanisms that secure our belongings within desks, cabinets, and cupboards. Yet, the humble furniture lock boasts a rich and fascinating history, evolving from rudimentary devices into sophisticated pieces of engineering that reflect changing societal needs, technological advancements, and even artistic trends. Join us on a journey through the ages to explore how we've kept our treasures safe within our furniture.     The Dawn of Domestic Security: Ancient Roots The concept of securing personal possessions is as old as civilization itself. Early "furniture" often consisted of simple wooden chests or boxes, and their locks were equally primitive.   ·         Ancient Egypt: Evidence suggests the use of basic wooden bolt locks, often involving a large wooden bo...

A Guide to Locks - Do's and Don'ts When It Comes to Getting the Best Out of Your Security Did you know that Unico  is the UK agent for Lehmann Locks and Huwil Locks from Germany and the UK agent for Siso Denmark? We supply other leading brands too and are confident of being able to meet your needs. Whether you are replacing locks in your home or purchasing locks for commercial premises, this guide is designed to help you get the best performance from your locks and security. Here are the Do’s… Do Measure Accurately Take accurate measurements of your door and the lock mechanism to ensure a proper fit. Incorrect measurements can lead to poor installation and compromised security. Do Choose the Right Lock for Your Needs Ensure the lock you select is appropriate for its intended use. We stock and supply a massive range of locks  from cupboard door locks, furniture locks, drawer locks, and espagnolette locks to magnetic locks. If in doubt, contact our team who will be happy to adv...

The Fixcode Dial Lock Are you are having problems with lost keys? Whether keys are lost by staff or customers it can certainly cause a lot of headaches and use up valuable time unnecessarily, as well as being a huge security concern. Have you considered using a digital combination lock or dial lock? At Unico, we are a leading supplier for Lehmann dial locks and in our blog we advise on just some of the benefits, such as: They can be retro fitted to existing lockers They can be reset easily Have a master key override in the event of emergency Reduces key management Gives peace of mind, providing a high level of security and reliability If you are simply upgrading locks, then retro fitting dial locks couldn’t be easier. See the specifications on our website by clicking here. Dial locks allow different users to gain access to storage cupboards and lockers with one simple PIN. After setting the PIN code it will be used to gain access every time the lock is used until the PIN co...

We already recognise the security and reliability offered by traditional Lehmann locks, however there are quite a few appealing features that come with their newer electronic locks as well. If you own a business, now could be a good time to make improvements and to upgrade your lockers and drawers with this new technology. Lehmann E Solutions Offer Keyless Comfort Electronic locks are a battery powered alternative to standard key entry locks.  The various sensor options that are available include: FingerprintScanner Perhaps the most futuristic of all the electronic locks, whereby a scanner provides unique recognition for up to 50 fingerprints per lock. It is easy to use as a stand alone application and comes with a m aster code or emergency opening code . Code setting and modification do not require additional accessories . Includes a useful o ptical indicator and battery warning on the keypad. Keypad Available for use by an unlimited number of different users requi...