Allegion US Launches Schlage® ALX Series As A First In Modular Design For Cylindrical Locks

AL Series evolution announced in time with Schlage's 100th anniversary, drawing on rich history as an innovator of excellence in security, quality and design

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Feb 11, 2020, 08:00 ET

CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US, a leading provider of security products and solutions, today announced the launch of the Schlage ALX Series – a first in modular design for cylindrical locks.

The ALX Series cylindrical, grade 2 lock is an evolution of the earlier AL Series, which was based on Walter Schlage's first commercially sold lock, the A button lock. This first cylindrical design lock was so innovative in its time that it changed the industry, and so enduring a design that it is still offered today. In conjunction with the launch, Schlage, the Allegion brand home to the ALX Series and known for quality, innovative door hardware, is celebrating the year of its 100^th anniversary, a testament to its ability to remain a pioneer in the ever-changing security landscape by crafting reliable, durable, advanced and beautifully styled door hardware while striving to be the partner of choice for its customers.

"For 100 years, Schlage has provided advanced security solutions for homes and businesses, growing from a small start-up to a global brand," said Brad Sweet, commercial marketing leader for Allegion. "From the first A Series push-button lock pioneered by Walter Schlage in 1920 to the Schlage ALX Series today, our passion for mechanical door hardware is rooted in security and steeped in innovation."

Born from a modular design, the Schlage ALX Series creates new and innovative ways to order, configure and utilize a grade 2 lock. "X Factor" features translate to many benefits, ultimately exceeding expectations for wholesale, locksmiths, architects and end users alike:

FleXible buying options – purchase configured or as separate chassis, function and lever kits
Function fleXibility – patent pending modular chassis design lets you create the lock you need on site and change functions in the future as rooms are repurposed
MaXimum utility – one-chassis-fits-all function kit options and cores to minimize inventory
EXtreme installation simplicity – no loose parts and little or no need to adjust for door thickness
EXpansive lever offering – 10 designs and a full range of key system support, including all Schlage as well as five competitive cylinder formats
EXtra functionality – field-reversible Vandlgard® to non-Vandlgard lever engagement
EXceptional durability – premium features like grade 1 compression springs and a stainless steel latchbolt
EXtended life – the deep-drawn spindle has five points of lever engagement to help minimize droop or wobble

"Thoughtful design is evident in the ALX Series. We see the modularity, durability and security features as building on the best of Schlage innovation. We're excited about this lock and committed to offering every possible configuration," noted Reyn Parsons, Vendor Relations for Security Lock Distributors, a nationwide Master Wholesale Distributor of Schlage Locks.

For more information on the new Schlage ALX Series, visit us.allegion.com.

To learn more about Schlage's centennial of success and innovation, visit the Schlage 100 site.

About Allegion

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA^®, Interflex^®, LCN^®, Schlage^®, SimonsVoss^® and Von Duprin^®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2018, and sells products in almost 130 countries. For more, visit www.allegion.com.

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