by Herbert | 8. Aug, 2023 | Lock technology
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...
by Herbert | 2. Aug, 2023 | Lock technology
“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...
by Herbert | 26. Jul, 2023 | Lock technology
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...
by Herbert | 17. Jul, 2023 | Lock technology
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...
by Herbert | 28. Jun, 2023 | Lock technology
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...
by Herbert | 16. Jun, 2023 | Lock technology
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...
