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The core protection is a component of the cylinder that ensures that the cylinder core cannot be removed with special tools. The core protection therefore plays an important role in burglary and property security. Those interested can also find further information on...

Anyone who purchases a locking cylinder with core pull protection is purchasing a locking cylinder whose cylinder core cannot be easily pulled out, even with special tools. Essentially, (core) pull protection is a cover for the locking cylinder. Would you like to...

The actual main element of a door is generally referred to as the door leaf, but the door frame and door jamb are not part of it. A high-quality door leaf is sturdily constructed and not excessively heavy. In the case of rebated doors, the standard thickness of the...

The deadbolt lock is an intelligent security solution designed for special requirements. Unlike conventional locks, the deadbolt lock does not have a lock trap, but is equipped exclusively with a bolt. For this reason, the deadbolt lock is also referred to among...

The most important element of a swing bolt lock is the swing bolt, which, in contrast to conventional latches when the key is turned, as the name suggests. But be careful: A foreign object in the large hole in the faceplate can quickly lead to a blockage of the swing...

The central component of a swing bolt lock is the pivot bolt. Unlike conventional latches, which move straight forward when the key is turned, this one pivots outward – as the name suggests. However, with a swing bolt lock, it's important to note that foreign objects...

Lock cylinders in the European Union, and therefore also in Germany, usually have protection against drilling. This protection is often achieved by hardened steel pins. Brass pin pairs are too easy to drill through, which does not provide sufficient protection....

The tumbler is an essential mechanism in a lock that securely blocks the deadbolt until the appropriate key precisely aligns the tumbler and unlocks the lock. A warned lock is a typical lock in which a tumbler can be found. Locking pins also play an important role in...

A hasp is a useful device that is attached to doors, gates, sheds, safes, boxes, or similar objects to use a padlock for locking. Although there are special sliding bolts that are equipped with a Padlock, a hasp is used in most cases. A hasp consists mainly of two...

If the door falls into the castle and the key is stuck inside, all seems lost. Normally, there's no way to open the lock from the outside. But there are exceptions: A locking cylinder with an emergency function or an emergency cylinder makes it possible to open the...