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Your Go-To Guide to Combination Padlocks

Combination padlocks are a keyless way to secure small or personal items such as luggage or toolboxes, or shared spaces where multiple people need access. And, when it is more convenient to have code access instead of issuing multiple physical security keys. If you’re fitting these locks internally or externally, in a private property or commercial facility there are some things you should know. In this guide we’ll take you through: • Parts of a padlock •<span...

How to Change a Key Safe Code: A Step-by-Step...

Walk down any residential street in a city centre, quiet market town, or rural village and it is not uncommon to see a small box mounted on the wall near an entranceway. In recent years, outdoor key safes have become an accepted part of modern home security and access. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to grant access to family, friends, a carer, or a property manager needing to provide temporary access to guests or a tradesperson, a key safe is the...

Understanding Cylinder Locks: Your Curated Guide

Barrel locks, commonly referred to as cylinder barrels or just cylinders, are a staple in modern door security systems. This type of lock is widely used across the UK due to its reliability and ease of installation and replacement. In this blog, we will delve into the various aspects of cylinder locks, drawing on insights from our Tool Box Talks video series and blogs to provide you with an understanding of these familiar locks. Different Cylinder...

The Ultimate Guide to Door Latch Types

What is holding your door closed right now? Which door you ask? Well, any door. Bathrooms, bedrooms, meeting rooms, storage areas, entrance and exit doors - what do they have in common? A door latch. No, not the same latch. It was never going to be that straightforward. There are as many types of latches and catches as there are types of doors. Selecting the right type of door latch is essential in providing much needed functionality and access. In this guide, we delve into the various types of...

Types of Door Locks: A Comprehensive Guide to...

Have you ever wondered what secures every door in the UK? Then look no further than our introductory guide to over 25 types of common locks and locking mechanisms. Whether you're new to the field or just keen to broaden your understanding, welcome to a guide that demystifies the everyday door locks found across the UK. From the simplest latch to digital and electronic locks, we cover the whole range. Below, we take you through a clear, basic breakdown of each type of popular lock. Ideal...

Are Cylinder Locks Secure? 3 Star Euro Cylinders

Cylinder locks are available in different profiles - euro, oval, rim, and Scandinavian, with different security levels. These can then be fitted with a wide range of different lockcases – mortice sashlocks, deadlocks, escape locks, multipoint locks, rim locks, and even used as a core in a padlock body. There are various security standards, accreditation schemes, rating systems, and building regulations that can apply to door locks in domestic dwellings and commercial premises. Here we’ll focus on TS007...

Do You Have Control of Your Security Keys? A...

We’ve recently sat down with Jordan, our master locksmith, to get a better understanding of what master locksmiths are, and to hear his take on some of the most frequently asked security key questions. Door locks and physical security is a vast topic, so this brief installment where our in-house locksmithing expert shares his knowledge on the subject, could be the first of many. <img...

The Importance Of Key Security

Access Control systems have been around for decades, operating with increasingly complex levels of technology, moving away from physical credentials, towards touch-free access and the remote management of sites and security. However, due to the costs associated with updating building security, or the comfort and the familiarity of a key-based security system, many premises are still secured with key-operated locks. Here we will cover the different types of security keys and the importance of key...

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