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=Sargent and Greenleaf 8500 | <span style="font-size: 188%;">Sargent and Greenleaf 8500</span> | ||
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{{Lock model | {{Lock model | ||
| name=S&G 8500 | | name=S&G 8500 | ||
| Img= File:8500_spring_not_charged.png | | Img= File:8500_spring_not_charged.png | ||
| maker = [[Sargent & Greenleaf]] | | maker = [[Sargent & Greenleaf]] | ||
| lock_type=[[ | |lock_design = [[Combination]] | ||
|lock_type = Safe lock | |||
| ratings = [[UL_768#Group_1|UL Group 1]] | |||
| spec_on = yes | |||
| spec_comptype = [[Wheel pack]] | |||
| spec_comp = 3 | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''8500''' is a [[UL_768#Group_1|UL Group 1]] [[combination]] lock made by [[Sargent and Greenleaf]]. It is mainly used on [[safes]] and [[vaults]]. | |||
The 8500 is a [[UL Group 1]] [[combination]] lock made by [[Sargent and Greenleaf]]. It is mainly used on [[safes]] and [[vaults]]. | |||
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== Principles of Operation == | == Principles of Operation == | ||
The 8500 uses a spring mechanism to prevent the [[fence]] from touching the [[wheel pack]] during dialing. There is a U-shaped spring connecting the [[lever]] to the case. Unless the gates are aligned properly, this spring will not allow the nose to rest on the drive cam. | The 8500 uses a spring mechanism to prevent the [[fence]] from touching the [[wheel pack]] during dialing. There is a U-shaped spring connecting the [[lever]] to the case. Unless the gates are aligned properly, this spring will not allow the nose to rest on the drive cam. | ||
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* [https://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/products/mechanical-locks/8500-series/ 8500 product page] | * [https://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/products/mechanical-locks/8500-series/ 8500 product page] | ||
* [http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/ Sargent & Greenleaf homepage] | * [http://www.sargentandgreenleaf.com/ Sargent & Greenleaf homepage] | ||
[[Category:Combination locks]] | |||
[[Category:Lock models]] | |||
[[Category:Safe locks]] | |||
[[Category:Sargent & Greenleaf]] | |||
[[Category:UL 768 locks]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:39, 4 January 2023
Sargent and Greenleaf 8500
| S&G 8500 | |
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| Name | S&G 8500 |
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| Manufacturer | Sargent & Greenleaf |
| Lock Type | Safe lock |
| Lock Design | Combination |
| Security Rating(s) | UL Group 1 |
| Specifications | |
| # of Components | 3 |
| Component Type | Wheel pack |
The 8500 is a UL Group 1 combination lock made by Sargent and Greenleaf. It is mainly used on safes and vaults.
Principles of Operation
The 8500 uses a spring mechanism to prevent the fence from touching the wheel pack during dialing. There is a U-shaped spring connecting the lever to the case. Unless the gates are aligned properly, this spring will not allow the nose to rest on the drive cam.
