3 star lock cylinders resist direct attack & offer a significant security upgrade to any door regardless of the material of door and handle. The Police will recommend both SS312 Diamond locks or TS 007 3 star locks to the general public as security upgrades for domestic homes.
A 3 star British Standard lock means your lock is anti-snap against all the known lock snapping techniques currently known about as well has having protection against lock bumping techniques.
So which of these door lock types is most secure? Ideally, every front door would have a deadlock. There's a reason insurers favour deadlocks so much: they are the most difficult locks for burglars to breach. A self-locking deadbolt is another safe choice for those who value convenience as well as safety.
A 3-star Sold Secure Diamond rating, means a cylinder/lock has been tested above and beyond the usual standards required for TS007, and has also been tested by the Master Locksmiths Association.
I recommend as a minimum the Yale Superior cylinder, they are a good quality lock with some interesting features – They are difficult to pick, difficult to drill and very difficult for burglars to snap – combined with good quality handles and fitted correctly they are a burglars worst nightmare.
Yale euro locks help to secure a home or place of work, commonly installed on a uPVC door and operated with a key. Featuring anti-snap, anti-bump and kitemarked properties to provide added protection against cylinder attacks or accidental damage, Yale euro cylinders are insurance approved for peace of mind.
Ultion Euro Cylinders – 3 Star Kitemarked
These cylinders are the top security Euro cylinders. They are rated TS007-2014: 3 Star Security which is the highest level of security you can get with a Euro Cylinder. They have also been tested independently by Sold Secure and reached their highest rating of Diamond.
ABS has also met Police Preferred Specifications and has been accredited by Secured by Design. ABS is a retrofit product which means you can simply remove your old lock and replace it with ABS - in no time at all, and with no other modifications required to your door.
Internal security audits have shown that an increasing number of barrel lock keys are unaccounted for. Barrel lock keys can be broken, barrel lock keys can be lost, and barrel lock keys can be stolen.
How to fit a Euro Cylinder Lock correctly: The cylinder should not protrude more than 3mm from the handle. Ideally should be completely flush with no external overhang. The correct size of the cylinder is vital.
Yes, normal Yale keys can be cut and copied, if you have a Yale security key then proof of ownership will be required by the locksmith cutting the key.
How Can I Prevent Lock Snapping? The most effective way to prevent lock snapping is to install anti snap locks. When a lock is snapped, it is done so that the internal mechanism is bared, allowing the intruder control to then open the lock.
AP Racing master cylinders use small cut-off ports to ensure that pressure is relieved from the brake system when no travel is applied to the brake pedal. As the brakes are applied the seal travels over this cut-off port.
ABS® is different – The ABS® kitemark 3 star lock has a unique patented method of locking the cam into position to secure your home against intruders.
Excellent quality locks, clearly made to a high standard. Very easy to install and very smooth mechanism. Highly recommended.
The only way to know if your lock is anti-snap is to take your lock out of your door and look for the anti-snap lines. If you are still unsure, it's always best to ask a professional locksmith for assistance in checking your locks as your security is extremely important.
The best & most secure 5 Mortice lock is a lock that is Kitemarked to British Standard BS-3621. A Kitemarked British Standard lock ensures the mortice lock has been tested against burglary techniques such as drilling.
Lock snapping is one of the most common burglary methods, and it has been estimated around 27% of all burglaries are through snapping the lock. Lock snapping occurs when force is applied to the outside of the cylinder, using mole grips or similar.
TS007 is a revised and improved version of the Kitemark standard for cylinders, developed by the Door & Hardware Federation and the Glass & Glazing Federation with consultation and support from leading industry associations and from Secured by Design, the Police initiative.
Anti snap locks feature anti-snap lines on the cylinder locking system. If force is applied to either end of the cylinder, the intruder will break the lock at the anti-snap line and not at the centre of the cylinder, leaving the locking mechanism intact.