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Lock picking is an English term used to describe an unlocking technique in which a special picking tool and a tension wrench are used to attempt to unlock a locked door. While "lock" translates to "castle" in German, "picking" describes the corresponding opening...

Picking is a generally a damage-free opening technique that uses an instrument inserted into the keyway to unlock the locked door. Picking is generally only possible if the keyway is large enough for the picking device and the lock cylinder is not a high-quality...

In electric picking, the locksmith attempts to open the locked door using an electric picking device (also called a picking gun or electric pick) and a tensioner. The vibrations are generated in an attempt to align the locking pins in the cylinder core so that the...

"Picking" and "lockpicking" are terms used to describe a special method for opening locked doors that involves a picking tool and a tension wrench. It is important that the picking tool fits into the keyway or keyhole. If the keyway is not large or wide enough, the...

Room door locks are generally referred to as simply designed locks used inside buildings. Strictly speaking, however, entrance and apartment door locks are also considered room door locks, as they have the same distance (distance between the follower and the bolt) and...

A motor cylinder is a special cylinder equipped with a motor. Thanks to the motor drive, it is possible to replace the turning of a key and lock or unlock the door at a specific time. There are various types of motor cylinders. Some are only compatible with cylinder...

Internal cylinders are usually attached to rim locks mounted on glass doors. If there are no glass inserts in the door, a knob is often used instead of an internal cylinder. A door with a rim lock therefore has at least one outer cylinder. Glass doors with rim locks...

Turn-knob cylinders are profile cylinders. They differ from a conventional standard profile cylinder in that with a turn-knob cylinder, the door is opened or closed from the inside by turning the knob. From the outside, the door is locked or unlocked using a key, as...

The door leaf thickness indicates the thickness of the door leaf and is a key factor when choosing the right locking cylinder. Indoors, a standard room door or standard door is typically around 40 millimeters thick. However, outdoors, especially for entrance doors, a...

The door thickness, also known as the door leaf thickness in technical jargon, indicates the thickness of the door leaf. A normal room door or a standard interior door has a door thickness of around 40 millimeters. Entrance doors or exterior doors have a greater door...