New Roto i-Lock™ Offers Automatic Locking, Greater Flexibility & Improved Balance Over Conventional Sliding Window Sash Locks

CHESTER, CT – The Roto-i-Lock™, a new sliding window sash lock that offers greater installation flexibility and improved balance over standard window locks, is now available from Roto Frank of America, Inc.

Roto-i-Lock’s automatic latching and retention feature makes it easy to determine if the window is locked or unlocked. To unlock the window, users simply pull the “button” toward them into the unlocked position and the button indicates that the window is unlocked. The sash is now ready to be moved into the open position. Moving the sash into the open position will allow the lock to automatically reset itself into a position where it is ready to self-lock. To close the window, the user moves the sash into the closed position and the lock automatically secures the window.

For greater durability, i-Lock’s internal mechanism has two retention clips and two springs. In addition, its latch is positioned in the center of the lock for maximum balance.

Capitalizing on this balance, i-Lock has been proven to achieve forced entry resistance requirements as well as passing required industry performance and hurricane impact testing.

According to Greg Koch, President and CEO of Roto Frank of America, “Some customers indicated that the sliding window locks that they had been using were not offering the look or performance that they needed. To address these issues we applied our experience and insight, ultimately making a product that’s more effective, more intuitive — thus the name i-Lock.”

Roto-i-Lock comes in six standard colors and custom colors are also available. The main lock is available with various exposed attachment screw locations that provide window manufacturers more flexibility with installation and aesthetics. For additional versatility, a removable plastic snap-on cover that will conceal the attachment screws is available. Custom cover options and logos are also available.