Your Security Is Our Priority Your security is our top priority. 40% of burglars in England and Wales gain entry through a forced door, so we've made it as hard as possible for an Anglian door to be one of those by constantly reviewing our locking systems. It's why all our external doors offer the highest level of security by being fitted with a state-of-the-art Yale kitemarked 3 star cylinder lock as standard. Every Anglian external door and fire door (except garage doors) is fitted as standard with a Yale kitemarked 3 star cylinder lock – the highest specification available. The British Standard kitemark is evidence of its high quality, a symbol that’s required by most insurers and trusted worldwide. The three stars show that the mechanism has attained the top TS007 British Standard kitemark level of security, which includes new lock snapping tests, something that not all locks achieve. The lock is covered by a 10 year guarantee for that extra peace of mind. The cylinder is also ‘Secured by Design’.
The system is built with unparalleled inner strength to protect you from the different forms of attack used by burglars, leaving your door safely locked. Anti-drill: specialised anti-drill pins in the barrel provide resistance Anti-pick: the pin stack is designed to make it impossible to pick the lock Anti-snap: special cuts allow a small section of the cylinder to be sacrificed under attack, leaving the remainder intact Anti-plug extraction: special sections snap when attacked, leaving the rest of the plug whole. The anti-snap cuts provide additional resistance Anti-bump: The pin stack design prevents even the most advanced bump keys from working The cylinders are supplied with three dual-branded Yale and Anglian dimple-cut keys as well as a key identification card should you ever wish to purchase more. You can also choose double or thumb-turn variants and a brass or chrome finish. In short, our cylinder locks take care of all your biggest security concerns so you can simply relax and enjoy your new door.
Edit ArticleHow to Change a UPVC Door Lock Two Parts:Prepping to Replace the LockReplacing the LockCommunity Q&A Door locks are a reliable and universal method of added security. Some locks have extremely intricate structuring, while others can have a more simplified structure. Upvc door locks are an example of a basic locking arrangement, that still offers a dependable level of protection. Replacing a upvc door lock is a fairly easy process that simply requires a lone screwdriver and a new lock cylinder. Identify the kind of lock you have. There are different variations for upvc door locks, so initially, try to identify the brand of the lock on your door. Some common brands include Avocet, Fulltex GU Ferco, Mila, Roto, and Yale, just to name a few.[1] Knowing the brand of the lock will help tremendously in finding a replacement lock. Upvc door locking points can come in various styles (hook, deadbolt, pins, etc.). However, regardless of the intricacy and style of the locking point, the lock cylinder is normally the universal portion of the lock that gets replaced.
Unlock and open your door.Usually, upvc locks are sized and measured using two standard reference points. The first point of measurement is from the center of the circular portion of the keyhole on the front of the door, up to the center of the square spindle (the connection point where the handle of the door is located). This is called the PZ measurement. The second point of measurement is from the center of the circular portion of the keyhole, to the edge of the lock plate (the exposed plating on the inside edging of the door). This is called the backset measurement. Some locks will have two spindle holes, but always take the measurement from the upper spindle hole. A common example of measurement dimensions is 92 millimeters for the backset, and 35 millimeters for the PZ. Depending on the width of the door, the length of the locking cylinder may vary. To measure the length of the cylinder, measure horizontally across the width edge of the door, from one keyhole to the other (interior keyhole to the exterior keyhole).
Remove the retaining screw. Located in the faceplate on the side of the door, the retaining screw is usually even with the bottom of the lock cylinder and keyhole.[3] Use a screwdriver to twist the retaining screw to the left, loosen it, and remove it from the faceplate. This screw is what holds the lock in place. The lock cylinder is the portion of the lock within the door. It is the encasing into which the key is inserted through the keyhole. Insert the key into the lock. Once the key is in the lock, turn the key either right, or left about 10 degrees. The direction of your turn will vary depending on which side of the door you’re on. You’re turning the key only about 10 degrees so you can line up the cam (the inner latch of the lock) with the body of the lock, and remove the lock cylinder smoothly. This part takes a little bit of trial and error, so try turning the key both directions.Experiment with gently wiggling and tugging on the key while it’s inserted in the lock and turned to both the right and left positions.
[4] In one of the turn positions, the lock cylinder should start to come loose with moderate tugging. Once the cylinder comes loose, pull it toward you, out of its socket. Put the key into the new cylinder. Now that the original lock cylinder has been removed, take out the key from the original cylinder, and place it into the new lock cylinder. The new lock cylinder can only be secured into place with the key situated inside.Turn the key in the new cylinder so the lock cam is flush with the body of the cylinder. The cam needs to be flush with the cylinder body so it can fit smoothly back into the empty socket. Insert the new cylinder all the way into the socket, just as the old cylinder was positioned. Turn the key a little bit so the lock cam can correctly position itself within the socket. Leave the key in the lock. You are essentially reversing the steps you took to remove the original lock cylinder. Screw the retaining screw back into the lock faceplate. Insert the retaining screw back into the screw hole.