How to pick a cylinder lock?

The lock cylinder is the code part of the mechanism that ensures the secrecy of the design and moves the bars. Because the cylinder is inserted inside the elongated body and looks the part, in the vernacular it is called "larva". 

Many buyers wonder how to choose the cylinder for the lock that must be considered and, in General, what are the different types of this mechanism. Let's try to understand all structural diversity "larvae", having introduced the basic standards, options and nuances.

Before choosing a cylinder, you should be aware that species "larvae" very much. We denote the most common models which meet the European DIN standards ("Euro profile"). Moreover, their widespread use has superseded other similar types of cylinders. Certified mechanisms produces many countries: from Japan to Portugal. Price "maggots" is directly dependent on structural features and the manufacturer (from 100 to 30 000 rubles). The more serious the brand and better the mechanism, the higher the cost. We can also add some innovative ideas, original protective mechanisms, material, etc. in order to a simple person to understand how to choose the cylinder, it is necessary to clarify the main parameters responsible for the mechanism.

The first parameter is length: the distance from one end of the cylinder to the other. Depending on the thickness of the door leaf and lock ranges and sizes. The following is the shift in "larvae". Typically the cylinder for a mortise lock split rotary Cam which is displaced in one direction, mechanism for separating the outer and inner parts. If the Cam is exactly in the middle, the cylinder is considered to be equilateral.

Sometimes the cylinder can be fitted with rotator, for convenience. It allows you to easily open and close the mechanism without a key. It should be noted that the turntable has no "dead" pixels, so at any position of the thumb home key on the other hand, always opens the lock. 

When choosing a cylinder lock, in any case not worth saving. Good materials are not cheap, so bargain Chinese design for 300-500 rubles will not save you from fraud-lover. Also it should take into account factors such as the longevity of the mechanism, the design and ease of operation. If you have a family have children that you trust the key, the lock should not be an obstacle to quickly get home. Be sure to consider this point. Sometimes, in the pursuit of anti-theft mechanisms, people forget about such obvious things like ease of use, and suffer with uncomfortable keys and tricky locks. Therefore, this factor also must be taken into account. 

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