The 1* Kitemarked half euro cylinder is available in a black finish and has been designed for locks that need to be opened or locked from one side only. Ideal for garage doors, patio doors, stock cupboards etc.
What size cylinder lock do I need?
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. This will ensure the euro cylinder protrudes from the backplate of the handle (try to keep it as close to the backplate as possible).
What is the most secure euro 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 size cylinder do I need for a 44mm door?
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). In this situation you would then normally use a 70mm cylinder which would allow for a small protrusion of the cylinder of 3mm on either side of the door.
What is a half euro cylinder?
Typically used on garage or storage doors, a half euro cylinder, also known as a single cylinder, allows for key operation on only one side of the door. These locks include the following security features: Anti-Snap – sacrificial cuts protecting the cam. Anti-Pick – making it difficult to pick the lock.
Are all euro cylinder locks the same size?
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. Typically, full-size euro lock sizes range between 60mm and 120mm, with the central cam located precisely halfway along the barrel.
Can I fit a euro lock to wooden door?
Yes it is possible to fit thumb turn euro cylinders into wooden doors by install a euro lockcase first. These can normal installed in place of a mortice lock. As they are internal doors it will not really matter if its a 5 pin or 6 pin cylinder. Thumb turn euro cylinders can also be master keyed.
How do you change a lock on a euro cylinder?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: Turn the key slightly. About 1/8 of a turn either to the left or right to line the cam tongue up with the body of the lock. Gently.
How far should euro cylinder protrude?
3mm
How to fit a Euro Cylinder Lock correctly: The cylinder should not protrude more than 3mm from the handle. Ideally should be completely flush with no external overhang. The correct size of the cylinder is vital.
Are Euro cylinder locks secure?
Today’s euro 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 is lock snapping on euro cylinders?
Lock Snapping is a technique used by intruders to break into Conservatory, uPVC, Composite and French Doors that use a euro cylinder lock. This type of attack exploits the fact that a double cylinder lock is weak at the centre of the cylinder.
