Security Door Controls Blog

Proven Delayed Egress Innovation...

See why our proven Delayed Egress solutions have led the industry since 1995 with the most choices and customization available. Also, learn why SDC has been the premier manufacturer of popular electrified access control hardware like bolt locks, strikes, EMLocks® and egress devices - all Designed, Engineered and Built in America since 1972, while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas.

Low Energy Swing Door Operators

SDC’s EntryControl™ AUTO series low energy swing door operator with built-in 1 amp+ power supply provides the ability to power motorized electric latch retraction without a separate power supply.

Designed for low-power retrofits of any building entrance with an exit device, SDC operators feature fast, one-man installation time and help meet US and Canadian disability compliance for door installation in retail storefronts, office buildings, campuses and healthcare facilities. With single button setup, self-tuning, self-learning and onboard lock sequencing capabilities, SDC operators integrate easily with popular access and egress control hardware. 

See these selected 1st quarter highlights from our robust toolbox of over 35,000 access + egress control components...

... all designed, engineered and built in America while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas.

Since 1972, SDC has manufactured popular electrified access control hardware like bolt locks, strikes, EMLocks® and egress devices in America while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas. Designed, engineered and built in America means SDC products are readily available with standard one week lead times for most products.

With a robust toolbox of over 35,000 access and egress control components, SDC’s code compliant products form turnkey solutions for almost any door opening imagined.

Since 1972 SDC products have been designed, engineered and built in America while most of our larger competitors manufacture overseas. With a robust toolbox of over 35,000 access & egress control components at your fingertips, you can assemble turnkey solutions to address both market-specific and application-specific requirements for almost any door opening imagined. 

Les Neal, 42+ year industry veteran and SDC's Factory Sales Associate, endured some good-natured ribbing on his official retirement from SDC and the Door Hardware industry today.

Dalton Geringer, SDC’s Operations Manager, manned our exhibit at Ventura College’s Part Time and Seasonal Job Fair on October 12^th, to make students aware of our part-time job openings. SDC supported this community event particularly for those considering a career in manufacturing as a way of gaining invaluable experience while completing their education.

Shane Geringer - pictured relaxing outside his office with our “Getting To Know SDC” Brochure and Football Trophy – won the SDC NFL office football pool for Week 4. Word has it he promised to work from the floor the rest of the week so people will believe his gratitude and humility at having won the pool over the rest of us.