Lock Cylinders

Locking Cylinders for Lock Cases.

What is a Locking Cylinder?

Cylinder locks provide a greater flexibility and sophistication of security on most doors. These are available in the following profiles/shapes:

Euro Cylinder	Oval Cylinder

The locking cylinders have to be used in conjunction with a Cylinder Lockcase (Explained Below). The locking cylinder is the part that is used to lock and unlock the lockcase, hence the cylinder lockcase without a locking cylinder will not provide any means of security. In simple terms, the locking cylinder and cylinder lock case need to be installed together for the desired level of security. With the flexibility of the locking cylinder, you will only need to replace the locking cylinder rather than the complete locking case when you want to replace the key or allow furher flexibility for security.

What is a Cylinder lockcase

The lockcase, which is usually morticed into the door, provides the latch or dead bolt functionality to lock/unlock the door by using it together with the locking cylinder.

The cylinder lock has a number of advantages over other methods of door locking.

Ability to select the most appropriate combination of lockcase and cylinder function
Match the level of security to the precise needs of each door in the building
Upgrade security as the need of the building or its occupants change
Enable sophisticated masterkeying and key control capabilities where access to multiple doors can be allowed or restricted to varying personnel

Selecting the correct cylinder...

Cylinders are available in various options, i.e. key type, security, shape, etc.

Key Type

Available in different key options, i.e. KTD, KA, UMK, CK (Selected Brands)

Keyed To Differ (KTD) - Each cylinder can only be locked/unlocked by a unique key.
Keyed Alike (KA) - All cylinders having the same key to lock/unlock. These are made to order and only recommended if you are ordering more than two cylinders.
Under Master Key (UMK) - Each cylinder can only be locked/unlocked by a unique key, but a master key able can lock/unlock all cylinders. These are made to order. These are made to order and only recommended if you are ordering more than two cylinders.
Construction Key Capability (CK) - The Construction key is used during installtion, the user key is used to re-code the cylinder and automatically exclude the construction key.

Security

15 Pin Cylinders Maximum Security (Selected Brands)

15 Pin cylinders for applications that require the highest level of security
Additional keys can be duplicated on production of owners security card
Available in various finishes
Keying options KTD, KA and UMK
Construction key, CK facility available

10 Pin Restricted Cylinders High Security (Selected Brands)

10 Pin cylinders with restricted keys for applications that require higher key security
Additional keys can be duplicated on production of owners security card
Available in various finishes
Keying options KTD, KA and UMK
Classroom cylinders and construction key facility available with this range

6 Pin British Standard Kitemarked Cylinders High Security (Selected Brands)

6 Pin, 1 Star British Standard Kitemarked cylinders for applications that require high cylinder security
Available in various finishes
Keying options KTD, KA and UMK

5 Pin Architectural Cylinders Standard Security (Selected Brands)

5 Pin architectural cylinders for applications that require standard level of security
Available in limited finishes only
Keying options KTD, KA and UMK

5 Pin Economy Cylinders Standard Security

5 Pin economy cylinders for applications where low cost is important
Available in various finishes
Available in KTD options only

5 Pin Contract Cylinders Standard Security

5 Pin economy cylinders for applications where low cost is important
Spring steel inserts to enhance security in the event of an attack
Available in KTD options only
Limited Sizes only

All Eurospec cylinders are manufactured to the guidelines of BS EN 1303. KA & UMK cylinders are made to order and delivery times will be longer.