Trouble-free operation of electronic access systems thanks to sound advice

It sometimes seems like a jungle, the world of electronic access systems. Anyone who comes in unprepared can't see the wood for the trees. The reason is that many promises are made by various brands, but there is no proper verification that these promises are kept. For this reason, Burghouwt helps its customers with advice derived from years of expertise in this area.

Rob van Baars, commercial manager at Burghouwt, explains, "We take stock of the wishes and requirements of the end user and draw up a plan of requirements based on this. We ask the client what budget they have allocated and then make a proposal that includes all aspects. This does not stop with the delivery of the system; we also include the topic of maintenance and service in the overall plan."

The traditional key plan at BHVK Leisure gave way to an electronic access system with mechatronic XS4 GEO cylinders from Salto.

Independent advice

Working with Burghouwt has the advantage of not being tied to one brand. "That means we always have several options to fill in the customer's requirements," Van Baars continues. "However, I must add that the suppliers we have in our package are specially selected by us. We don't just do business with any random manufacturer. As with everything, Burghouwt wants to establish a long-term partnership. Especially when it comes to electronic access control, this is important. Quality and service are spearheads within this area. The same goes for the installers who have committed themselves to us."

Gaining access still always requires a mechanical operation: turning the knob on the cylinder.

With a history dating back to 1976, Burghouwt is an indispensable wholesaler for construction and industry. "We have 10 branches across the country and a very user-friendly web shop," Van Baars continued. "We have always been at the forefront of developments in the field of electronic access control and now have a department that specializes in it. They supervise projects from application to implementation."

Vacation bungalows without key problem

BHVK Leisure manages more than 150 vacation bungalows in Zeeland. To get rid of the classic 'key problem' once and for all, they called in the expertise of Burghouwt. The traditional key plan gave way to an electronic access system with mechatronic XS4 GEO cylinders from Salto. BHVK director Tom van Rees is very pleased about this: "The keys have been replaced by cards that we can authorize quickly and easily - for our guests and our staff."

The advantage of Salto is that you can very easily exchange the mechanical cylinder for the megatronic cylinder.

Burghouwt recommended the system, supervised the implementation and trained the users. The benefits of working with this electronic access system are enormous. "Our cleaning and maintenance staff were traveling with bunches of keys, including all the risks of loss and theft. If someone had to be in a vacation bungalow ad hoc for cleaning or a repair, he or she had to have just the right key with them. If not, it had to be picked up extra at our office. Annoying and time-consuming," Van Rees said.

Peter Hovenga, electronic access management specialist at Burghouwt, says, ""The Salto XS4 GEO cylinders offer a so-called megatronic solution. The cylinder works electronically, with a card or an electronic key fob that you hold near the cylinder, but still requires a mechanical action: turning the knob on the cylinder."

Van Rees: "Burghouwt pointed us to the Salto cylinders. There are several suppliers on the market, but the advantage of Salto is that you can very easily exchange the mechanical cylinder for the megatronic cylinder. Without expensive modifications or repairs to your door."