A & A Locksmith services in New York Locksmith Glossary - O

A & A Locksmith services in New York

Locksmith Glossary - O

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Occupancy Type (adj.) The use to which an area of a building is put with reference to the prevailing life safety or building code. Odometer Method (n.) A means of progressing key bittings using a progression sequence of right to left. Oe (abb.) Oersted Oersted (n.) A unit of magnetic field strength which is commonly used in the magnetic recording industry. Offset Cam (n.) A cam which is bent to have its ends in different planes. Oil Cup (n.) A receptacle for lubricant on a machine. One Bitted (adj.) Of or pertaining to a cylinder which is or is to be combined to keys cut to the manufacturer's reference number one biting. One Column Progression (n.) A process wherein key bittings are obtained by using the cut possibilities in one column of the key bitting array. One Pin Master Key (n.) A master key for all combinations obtained by progressing only one bitting position. One Shot (adj.) Of or pertaining to a wire run that has an unobstructed line of sight. One-Way Deadbolt (n.) A deadbolt operable from only one side of a door. Open Back Strike (n.) A strike, typically used on double door applications, that has an unenclosed opening opposite the lip edge. Open Face Dial (n.) A combination lock actuator designed to have all the numbers visible at once. Open Gated (adj.) Pertaining to a lever tumbler whose gate is in the edge of the tumbler. Open Loop (n.) A detection circuit where continuity between branches will result in a reportable condition. Opening Index (n.) The index or mark to which a combination is dialed in order to effect an opening. Operating Key (n.) Any key which will properly operate a lock or cylinder to lock or unlock the lock mechanism and is not a control key or reset key. Operating Shear Line (n.) Any shear line which allows normal operation of a cylinder or lock. Original Key Blank (n.) A key blank supplied by the lock manufacturer to fit that manufacturer's specific product. Out of Time (adj.) Of or pertaining to a condition where a mechanical part is disoriented and cannot function correctly. Overhead Concealed Closer (n.) A closer designed for installation out of view in the door header area. Overhead Stop (n.) A door stop which contacts the door near the top. Override Code (n.) In an electronic lock, a factory-set or user-set combination that will always open the lock. Override Combination (n.) In certain locks with a user changeable combination, a second combination which allows access at all times. It is usually factory set and may not be field changeable.