Mortice locks are very common and are usually attached to a wooden door with a key being required to operate it. Padlocks can be useful for an extra level of security and are perfect to use when mobile to secure personal items. If you want extra home security but aren’t sure where to start, take a look at our Ultimate Guide to Home Security. Stiffness: A new multi-point locking system can be stiff at first when trying to lift the handles to engage the locking points. Variety: Rim cylinders come in different finishes to ensure that you create a cohesive aesthetic with the rest of your hardware.

An anti-snap lock will has been manufactured with a purpose-built snap line, this ensures that the central section that will grant access to unlock the lock maliciously is protected.Furthermore, as the cylinder has snapped it makes it more difficult for someone to force entry or be able to tamper with the mechanism. When the correct door key type’s inserted it aligns all the pins allowing them to turn, activating the lock to open.

A Deadlock case has a similar functionality to that of the mortice lock; however instead of a lever employing the bolt, the bolt is thrown by a cylinder instead. Adaptability: Euro cylinders can be adapted to have an internal thumb turn from the standard keyway on each side for easy internal operation.Working in conjunction with a cylinder lock when the door is locked the handle is turned up to engage the system and secures the door. This type is often found on communal doors where automatic locking is needed but doesn’t lock a person inside. A Multipoint locking system will be fitted into the body of the door, locking into the uPVC door frame.

One of the most secure nightlatches that you can have, this type of door lock has the added feature of an internal key meaning that you can lock the internal handle for extra security. The 3-lever mortice lock cannot be British Standard as it does not have high enough security to pass the prerequisites to be British Standard approved. Multi-functional: You can have a master key set to a deadlock case as well as separate keys, ensuring that you can customise the use of the lock to your individual needs. Reliability: The system overall is quite safe; however, all the locks need to engage to be able to lock the door, which requires that all points will work simultaneously.Similar to the functionality of the internal snib, this ‘double deadlocking’ feature allows you to deadlock the door externally, rendering the internal functionality non-functioning.

It’s not always easy understanding Locksmiths and knowing what work they’ve done, so read through our Locksmith Terminology Buster to understand Locksmith jargon. Make sure you get a British Standard 5-lever mortice lock, as this is the most secure and thief-resistant type of mortice lock. They both have essentially the same operating system, the distinguishable difference between them being the use of a handle that operates a latch within a sash lock. The general consensus, backed up by knowledge of cylinders that have passed one test and failed another, is that SS312 Diamond is a more difficult test standard to pass. A wooden doors most secure type of door lock is a deadbolt door lock and on a uPVC door it is a 5-point multi-point locking mechanism.As experts in door and lock security, ourselves at the Master Locksmiths Association will help guide you through what rating your euro cylinder lock should have, for it to truly be anti-snap. This uPVC door lock has a minimum of 3 locking points which all lock simultaneously when the mechanism is engaged. If you feel that you require more advice when it comes to home security then you can receive a free home security check by a Keytek® Locksmith when they do any other work on your property. Perfect for concealing locks they also provide protection from the elements, as putting a covering over the locking mechanism extends the life of the lock by preventing water and dirt getting into the internal workings.