Door Locks & Security

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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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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    What Is A Mortice Lock And How To Measure One

    In this blog we will answer the most regularly asked questions about the most common type of door locking mechanism, the humble mortice lock. As with many ironmongery products, it’s not as straightforward as it may first appear so we will guide you through the typical types of mortice lock cases, lock terminology and the relevant measurements to take when replacing a lock or installing from new. What is a Mortice Lock? <a...
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    NEW RANGE! Borg Mechanical Digital Locks

    Door Controls Direct are excited to announce that we have added a new range of Borg Mechanical Digital Locks to our website! What’s so great about them? Anti-thrust latches – Borg Locks are supplied with Anti-thrust latches that offer a higher level of security and prevent the latch being forced back under duress. Our selection of Borg Locks incorporate 'Easicode Pro' Functionality. This means that...
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