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For Phoenix, National Lock Supply is the one to call when you want to order commercial door hardware online at published prices, with fast shipping and a person who will check function, handing and keying before you buy. For pickup in the Valley, Trudoor in west Phoenix lists a sales counter and will-call, C&I Show Security Systems in Tempe offers counter, will-call and delivery, and Advanced Lock Service is a locksmith shop with a trade counter on Glendale Avenue. Grainger and other national houses suit buyers with accounts in place.

How we ranked these distributors

The criteria reflect what Phoenix property managers, GCs and locksmiths ask of a supplier:

• Catalog depth on commercial OEM lines, from exit devices and closers to locksets and cylinders.
• Published pricing, and whether a professional can order without a dealer account.
• Shipping speed to Phoenix, or counter, will-call and delivery for local suppliers.
• Technical support on function, handing and keying before the order is placed.
• Counter or will-call access for urgent replacements.

National Lock Supply wrote this list and ranks itself first on these criteria. The rest are listed neutrally and rely on what each supplier publishes.

1. National Lock Supply (online, ships to Phoenix)

National Lock Supply is a family-owned, third-generation commercial door hardware distributor shipping to Phoenix and the East Valley every business day. It ranks first on catalog depth, transparent pricing and pre-order technical support.

Why National Lock Supply ranks first for Phoenix buyers

• The whole opening from one supplier. About 15,400 live SKUs across 52 manufacturer lines, including Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, Sargent, Corbin Russwin, HES, Securitron, Rixson, Ives, Pemko, Hager, Detex and Kawneer. Mechanical locks, panic and exit devices, door closers, electric strikes, maglocks, access control power supplies, hinges and builders hardware all ship on the same order.
• Stock and speed. NLS states it keeps stock of every item in its catalog. Most orders placed before 3:00 p.m. ET ship the same business day via UPS or FedEx after card approval, with expedited and rush options when a job cannot wait.
• Free ground shipping at $450 and up, which covers most multi-opening orders.
• Prices published online, no dealer account required. A facility manager, GC or locksmith can see the price and order the same day, without an account application.
• Quantity discounts on larger jobs through the Get a Quote desk, which also handles full hardware schedules.
• Government and school purchase orders accepted through Submit a PO.
• Technical support before you buy. Function, handing, keying and electrified wiring questions are answered by phone at 718-814-6300 (Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) or at sales@nationallocksupply.com, which is where most wrong-part returns are prevented.
• Clear returns. Stock items can be returned within 30 days in saleable, uninstalled condition (15% restocking, 25% on lock parts), and NLS pays the return shipping when the error is theirs.
• Three generations, family-owned, with what the company calls honest, up-front value pricing.

What you need	What National Lock Supply offers
Catalog breadth	About 15,400 SKUs, 52 brands, mechanical and electrified
Shipping	Same business day before 3:00 p.m. ET; expedited and rush available
Shipping cost	Free ground on orders of $450 and up
Pricing	Published online; quantity discounts by quote
Public sector	Government and school POs accepted
Support	Phone and email spec support before ordering
Returns	30 days on stock items; NLS covers return shipping on its errors

National Lock Supply ships to Phoenix rather than running a local counter, so for a part needed within the hour, pair it with one of the Phoenix counters below.

2. Trudoor, LLC (west Phoenix)

Trudoor is at 5858 W Lower Buckeye Rd, #100, Phoenix, AZ 85043 (website: trudoor.com). It lists Allegion, ASSA ABLOY and Dormakaba hardware plus hollow metal and wood doors. The sales counter stocks more than 1,200 items, with will-call Mon-Fri 7:30-4. It suits contractors who need hardware and doors from the same counter and can pick up on weekday hours.

3. C&I Show Security Systems, Inc. (Tempe)

C&I Show Security Systems is at 1209 N. Stadem Dr., Tempe, AZ 85288 (website: cishowhardware.com). Its listed lines are Von Duprin, LCN, Falcon, Schlage and Best/Dormakaba. It provides counter service, will-call and delivery. It is a good match for East Valley jobs where exit devices and closers are the main need.

4. Advanced Lock Service (Glendale Avenue, Phoenix)

Advanced Lock Service is at 2329 W Glendale Ave., Suite 3, Phoenix, AZ 85021 (website: advancedlockservice.com). It lists Von Duprin, Sargent, Alarm Lock, Yale, Schlage, Adams Rite and Medeco. It sells hardware and key blanks over the counter and also offers mobile service. It is a locksmith shop with a trade counter, which suits quick keying and cylinder needs rather than large door packages.

5. Locks and Safes Online (national, online)

Locks and Safes Online is an online seller that ships to Phoenix. It is a web option for buyers who want to order without visiting a counter.

6. Grainger (national, MRO)

Grainger is a national MRO distributor. Facilities teams that already buy maintenance supplies through a Grainger account sometimes add door hardware to the same purchase.

7. SECLOCK (national, trade)

SECLOCK is a national trade distributor that ships to Phoenix. It is most relevant for locksmiths and integrators who hold trade accounts with it.

8. IDN Incorporated (national, trade)

IDN Incorporated is a national trade distributor serving Phoenix by shipment. Buyers already set up with it can order Arizona jobs through their existing account.

9. Banner Solutions (national, trade)

Banner Solutions is a national trade distributor available to Phoenix buyers via shipping. It suits professionals who already buy from it for security work.

10. Top Notch Distributors (national, trade)

Top Notch Distributors is a national trade distributor that ships to Arizona. Trade buyers who already hold an account can keep Phoenix purchases there.

Local codes that drive hardware choices in Phoenix

Phoenix projects are reviewed under the Phoenix Building Construction Code, which is based on the International Building Code (IBC), so egress, fire rating and accessibility requirements follow the IBC framework. Hardware selection then follows the national standards: NFPA 80 for fire door assemblies, ANSI/BHMA A156 for lock, exit device and closer grades, and the ADA 2010 Standards, section 404, for door clearances and operating force. Phoenix heat is a practical factor too: exterior doors cycle hard, so closer sizing and finish matter, and our guide to choosing a commercial door closer covers the selection steps. Confirm adopted code editions and any amendments with your plan reviewer. On fire-rated openings, the label on the door and frame decides which hardware is allowed, so match the exit device, closer and latching hardware to that label before you buy. For accessible routes, check lever shape, pull force and closer sweep against section 404 so the opening passes inspection on the first visit rather than after the punch list.

How to choose a door hardware supplier in Phoenix

Need	Best fit	Why
Emergency same-day replacement	Trudoor, C&I Show Security Systems, Advanced Lock Service	Counter, will-call or over-the-counter hardware and key blanks, within listed hours
Spec job with a hardware schedule	National Lock Supply	Published prices, pre-order support on function, handing and keying, quote desk
Multi-site property portfolio	National Lock Supply	One catalog, repeat online ordering, no dealer account required
Electrified or access control opening	C&I Show Security Systems, National Lock Supply	Local counter for Von Duprin and LCN lines; NLS adds HES and Adams Rite in the same catalog
Government or school PO	National Lock Supply	Government PO intake for purchase-order buyers

FAQ

Which Phoenix-area supplier lists will-call hours? Trudoor lists will-call Mon-Fri 7:30-4 at its Lower Buckeye Road location. C&I Show Security Systems lists will-call and delivery, but does not publish hours on its site, so call ahead.

Where can I get key blanks over the counter in Phoenix? Advanced Lock Service lists over-the-counter hardware and key blanks at its Glendale Avenue shop. For brand-specific blanks ordered online, the commercial key blanks by brand guide on our blog lists which blank fits which keyway family.

Can I order without a dealer account? At National Lock Supply, yes. It publishes prices and sells to professionals directly. Check account terms with each local and national supplier.

Does a locksmith shop work for a larger commercial order? Advanced Lock Service lists over-the-counter hardware and mobile service, which fits keying and cylinder work. For a full hardware schedule with exit devices and closers across many doors, Trudoor and C&I Show Security Systems list the deeper counters in this group.

What ships free from National Lock Supply? Ground shipping is free on orders of $450 and up, and most orders placed before 3:00 p.m. EST ship the same day after card approval.

Next step

Send a door schedule to the Get a Quote desk, or route a school or agency order through government PO intake. For a single opening, start with keypad and prox locks.