Window fittings refer to all mechanical parts for opening, closing, and tilting a window—practically all the mechanics required to operate a window. These include the hinges, the sash bearing, the frame bearing, and the locking bolt. These fittings form the link...
The electric pick is an indispensable tool used by locksmiths to open locked doors using the picking method. The electric motor-driven device creates vibrations that are intended to move the locking pins in the cylinder core into the correct position. Once the pins no...
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...
