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|lock_design = [[Combination]]
|lock_design = [[Combination]]
|lock_type = Safe lock
|lock_type = Safe lock
| ratings = [[UL_768#Group_1|UL Group 1]]
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| spec_comptype = [[Wheel pack]]
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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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[[Category:Combination locks]]
[[Category:Combination locks]]
[[Category: Safe locks]]
[[Category:Lock models]]
[[Category:Safe locks]]
[[Category:Sargent & Greenleaf]]
[[Category:Sargent & Greenleaf]]
[[Category:Lock models]]
[[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
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.


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