When ordering a new euro cylinder the two most important measurements you must obtain are the internal size and external size of the existing euro cylinder. These are simply measured from each end of the cylinder to the centre of the screw hole in the middle of the cylinder. All measurements are in millimeters. Upvc Door Euro Cylinder Locks We supply a wide variety of types and sizes of Upvc door lock cylinder barrels. These are available in Gold or Silver / Chrome finish. Our recommended euro security cylinder is the ABS euro cylinder as upvc door cylinder snapping & bumping is on the rise. With everyday tools a burglar can get past a standard door cylinder in less than 30 seconds. The ABS cylinder has special built in snap secure technology that ensures that if the door is attacked the cylinder snaps from the outside and blocks access to the internal mechanism of the door lock. The ABS euro cylinder features unique patented technology that locks the cam in position when the cylinder comes under attack, however if security is not paramount we also supply a full range of standard type full and half cylinder barrels to suit any Upvc door lock mechanism.
What is a euro cylinder? A euro cylinder is a part in the door lock that can be changed easily, this can also be referred to as a door barrel. The euro cylinder is a self-contained part which turns the actual lock mechanism inside the door. The construction of the euro cylinder is essentially a series of pins which meet with a pattern on the key, so when the key is inserted it allows the barrel to be turned, this allows the cam to turn in the center unlocking the door. What is lock snapping? Burglars have discovered what the locksmith and hardware industry have known for years. It doesn't matter how many hook or dead bolts you have on your door, the weak point is the cylinder lock. Due to inherent weakpoints in the door cylinder lock, having little material to give robust strength and the screw fixing enhancing this weakness, using simple tools, a burglar can "snap" the cylinder and gain access to the door mechanism and open the door. Lock Snapping is a method to exploit a vulnerability in the Euro door cylinder, as the title implies this where the cylinder is snapped and a special tool is used to unwind the locks on your door.
The weakest point on a euro cylinder is the middle fixing screw and if too much of the cylinder protrudes from the door this can be clasped and twisted to break the cylinder. What is lock bumping? This is another technique where the pins of the lock are bounced in to a straight line, a quick action will then turn the cylinder lock. The process to enter a home using this method can be very quick and easy for an intruder. Why should I change my existing cylinder? Doors that have been fitted some years ago are fitted with the older style cylinders that have little in the way of in-built security features. Today’s cylinders have enhanced security features such as anti-pick, anti-drill and both bump and snap resistance features built into the design as standard. What are today’s standards for secure lock cylinders / barrels? BSI Kitemark and Secured by Design are the most recognised badges of quality and security in the UK. The Abs Cylinder has both the BSI Kitemark and Secured by Design accreditation.
These standards today test and very effectively for bumping, picking and drilling. How to measure a euro cylinder?Secure yourself some savings & gain a toolbox of benefits, including: Exclusive low, trade only prices Re-purchase previous orders instantly Free UK delivery on all productsYou may well have heard of “” or or eventhe term.Lock snapping is a very common method used by burglars to break into property that has a euro cylinder (e.g. almost all properties that have UPVC doors, although a significant number of composite & aluminium doors use them too, and they’re often used in commercial as well as domestic environments). On This page we will cover: From the below image you can clearly see how fitting by a anti snap lock cylinder to these UPVC doors that a burglary attempt has been stopped. Burglary prevented with a Anti Snap Lock | The lock on the above door is a Sold Secure approved diamond standard cylinder – To get one of these fitted we recommend contacting your local MLA approved locksmith who will be able to advise you on getting one fitted for your front and back doors.
Click here to Contact a MLA Locksmith to discussing fitting Anti Snap Locks The method of lock snapping involves breaking the cylinder to then manipulate the lock to open. Whilst you may think that all the multi locking points on your door make it secure, it’s important to realise they are all operated by the cylinder – this is the weakest point and if compromised all the locking points are rendered useless. Lock Snapping spreading further afield – Whilst it has previously been restricted mainly to the Yorkshire area we are now seeing Police further afield giving warnings. For more information please see the Thames Valley Police providing advice on the issue. So it’s clear that lock snapping is a real threat, but the important thing to realise is that there’s a simple solution. It’s not something to be afraid of, simply something to be aware of and take action to prevent. Sold Secure the security product test house owned by the Master Locksmiths Association started work over 2 years ago on a test standard to cover this particular MO.
Subsequent to the launch of other standards have been launched to address the issue but the is seen by most as the leader and therefore the approval to have. To protect yourself against lock snapping there are essential three ways to go. By fitting a Sold Secure Diamond approved cylinder ( SS312 ), your local professional, MLA licensed locksmith will help you minimise the likelihood of being burgled using this method of lock snapping. If a SS312 Diamond cylinder isn’t used then it should at least reach the 3star Kitemark standard to provide true resistance to snapping. Don’t simply rely on the manufacturer stating it’s snap resistance, you should always look for 3rd Party approval to confirm a product’s performance. A 1 star kitemark cylinder with 2 star kite mark door furniture ( handle, cylinder guard ) The more of the cylinder that is accessible, the more prone it is to snapping, and a properly fitted cylinder (with no external overhang) will provide more protection against snapping, so size of the cylinder is vital too.
Yet more reasons why changing locks isn’t a do it yourself job! The cylinder should not protrude more than 3mm from the handle and ideally should be completely flush. The pictures below show incorrectly fitted cylinders. unbelievably they are actual pictures from jobs our members have witnessed (and of course immediately suggested addressing!) This is how a correctly size specified and fitted cylinder should look. Don’t accept anything other than a correctly sized cylinder when having your locks changed and certainly don’t fall for the line that “the fact the cylinder is protruding is a special feature to help you feel where to put the key when it’s dark”! Believe it or not this is what one homeowner was told, luckily one of our approved companies spotted it and highlighted the homeowner to the danger this other so called “locksmith” had put him in. So the answer to the snapping issue is simple; get your to fit a Sold Secure Diamond approved cylinder and you can rest assured that your locks will put up the best fight.