Yale euro locks help to secure a home or place of work, commonly installed on a uPVC door and operated with a key. Featuring anti-snap, anti-bump and kitemarked properties to provide added protection against cylinder attacks or accidental damage, Yale euro cylinders are insurance approved for peace of mind.
How do I know if I have a euro cylinder lock?
Lock has the 3 Star Kitemark Logo
If your lock has the 3-Star Kitemark Logo on it, this indicates the lock is tested against lock snapping. The Kitemark logo can be found anywhere on the lock; it is usually found on either, the front or side of the euro cylinder.
What type of lock is a Yale lock?
Nightlatches
A nightlatch is operated by a key from the outside or a handle on the inside and immediately locks the door, to prevent the door being left unlocked. Nightlatches also have an internal button to deadlock the door, this type of lock is often referred to as a Yale Lock.
Is a Yale lock British standard?
The Yale Conexis® L1 Smart Lock has become the first ever smart lock to be British Kitemark approved.This new Kitemark defuses this concern and brings reassurance to UK homeowners thanks to a prestigious marking from the British Standard Institute (BSI).
What is the difference between 5 pin and 6 pin Euro cylinder?
5 pin locks are found on a lot of the older euro cylinders but these are now made as 6 pin. The extra pin means the key is slightly longer and that’s all it is. How easy is it to replace a euro cylinder? Very easy.
What type of lock is a euro cylinder?
Euro cylinder locks, also known as barrel locks, profile cylinder locks or pin tumblers, are a popular lock profile in Europe, with varieties to suit both internal and external use.
What is euro profile cylinder?
Euro cylinders, commonly referred to as ‘euro locks’ or ‘euro barrels’ are a particular profile of locking cylinder that is used in conjunction with an appropriate euro-profile mortice locks or multipoint door locks, and have become the norm now for most doors in the UK, especially with the influx of uPVC and Composite
What is a Euro door lock?
Euro cylinder locks are a barrel shaped lock that is used predominantly on uPVC doors in properties mostly in Europe. Suitable for both commercial and domestic properties, euro cylinders are very easy to fit and install. Hardly any tools are needed as long as the correct sized lock is chosen.
Is a Yale lock a 5 Lever Mortice?
The Yale range of mortice locks that meet all applications and security needs. A mortice lock is set inside the door itself to ensure a flush finish rather than being surface mounted.The most secure 5 lever mortice lock is one which is Kitemarked to British Standard BS 3621.
What is a standard Yale lock?
A Standard nightlatch is a simple ‘Yale’ type lock. This lock will have a basic design, with a basic cylinder. Non deadlocking means that you cannot ‘double lock’ the latch from outside with the key, stopping you from being able to open the lock from inside by the handle.
Are Euro locks BS3621?
Locks that can conform to BS3621:
Euro Deadlock & Sashlock. Rim Cylinder locks such as Night Latches & Rim Locks.
What is the British standard for a window lock?
PAS 24 is one of the standards specified by the SBD and is a minimum British standard for the security performance of a window or door.
How do I know if my lock is 5 pin or 6 pin?
Aside from the number of cuts on the key, it’s simple to determine if a key is a 5-pin or 6-pin key at a glance: A 6-pin key has a longer keystop on top. A 5-pin plug can be repinned to accomodate a 6-pin key.
Are Euro Cylinder Locks handed?
You won’t get the cylinder out without the key in it they are handed and the lever is offset to one side preventing it coming out without the key allowing it to turn slightly to centralise the lever.
Are Euro cylinders universal?
Euro Cylinder Lock Sizes
Euro cylinder locks are available in a variety of sizes to suit different doors. The length of lock you need will depend on the thickness of the door, so begin by measuring that.
Can you drill a euro cylinder lock?
Drilling through a Euro cylinder lock
Take a twist drill bit and use a key to measure how deep you would drill inside the cylinder lock. Tape the remaining lower side of the drill bit and plug it in the cordless drill. Drill through the marked point until you see a spring like pin in the drilled hole.
Which is the best euro cylinder lock?
Ultion Euro Cylinders 3 Star Kitemarked
These cylinders are the top security Euro cylinders. They are rated TS007-2014: 3 Star Security which is the highest level of security you can get with a Euro Cylinder. They have also been tested independently by Sold Secure and reached their highest rating of Diamond.
What is a Euro double cylinder?
Double Euro Cylinders are those with a lock operation on both sides of the door.This style of security cylinder is also known as “double key”, and ensures controlled access from both sides of the lock.
What size euro cylinder lock do I need?
There are two ways to measure the sizes of the euro cylinder – either in the the door or take the cylinder out of the lock. Both are easy! Measure from the centre of the screw hole (X) to the edge of the handle backplate on the outside (O) and round up the size to the next 5mm increment i.e. 32mm = 35mm.
What size cylinder do I need for a 44mm door?
A. The size of cylinder you need is determined by the thickness of the door and the type of handles you are using. For example: If you have a door that is 44mm thick and your handle back plate is 10mm deep, the total length needed is 64mm (44+10+10mm).
Are all door locks the same size?
In the United States, there are two common backsets for residential door locks: 2 3/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches. Pack your locks with a 2-3/8-inch or 2-3/4-inch latch, depending on which backset you specify. Dummy sets have no latch and are surface-mounted so you can install a dummy set wherever you choose on the door.
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