How to choose a lock for a metal entrance door and not make a mistake
Let's call the client Martin. He was choosing a new lock for a metal door and was faced with dozens of characteristics: The problem is that a good lock…
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Let's call the client Martin. He was choosing a new lock for a metal door and was faced with dozens of characteristics:
“Protection class, secrecy, number of combinations, armor plate... What should you look at first?”
The problem is that a good lock cannot be selected by one number on the package.
The lock works as part of the system
The final result is influenced by:
- the mechanism itself;
- cylinder;
- protective fittings;
- door leaf;
- box;
- installation quality.
Even an expensive cylinder won't fix a weak installation.
The type of mechanism also matters
Various solutions are used for entrance doors:
- cylinder;
- levelers;
- electromechanical;
- electronic.
Each has its own advantages and limitations. But the type itself does not speak about the quality of a particular model.
What is more important than loud numbers about “millions of combinations”
It is more useful for the buyer to know:
- what materials the mechanism is made of;
- how it is protected from the outside;
- is it suitable for a specific door;
- are spare parts and keys available;
- how convenient further service is.
Why you shouldn't choose only the most expensive option
If the door and fittings are not up to the standard of an expensive cylinder, some of its benefits are simply not used. It is better to distribute the budget over the entire system.