The range of sliding door locks we supply are for glass cabinets and other sliding door furniture in which a push button lock would be used to engage the bolt to secure the door. The backset is measured from the centre of the keyhole to the bolt edge of the lock. The important dimensions, if replacing an existing lock are the length and diameter of the nozzle and the back set. Though normally square or circular the back plate can be in a variety of shapes. The locking mechanism used on rim locks is normally a dead bolt but can also be a spring loaded slam shut variety where you would only need the key to unlock the furniture. This type of lock is mainly used on basic cupboard and drawer units depending on the orientation of the barrel. Vertical – the peg rotates from one wing to the other. Horizontal – when the flange/flanges are horizontal, the peg rotates 180 degrees top to bottom. An important note when ordering peg locks is to make sure you get the correct cam movement. When the key is turned in the lock, this rotates the cam - which in turn lifts a bar that runs the height of the pedestal that locks all the drawers in place. Many newer pedestals have cams with odd shaped pegs which act as an anti-tilt device. The actuator cams on pedestal locks vary but most have a straight peg which comes in different lengths. These type of locks are most common on desk and mobile pedestal units and come in a variety of fixing types normally single flange or double flange and also horseshoe clip or snap-in fix. These are most commonly used to secure a chain or device and can be used in conjunction with a latch lock or hasp and staple They are available from our website in a range of sizes including long shackle and combination along with keyed alike and master key-able versions. However, the locking mechanism is the same as for the multi-point locks. Some are available with removable barrels, which we can also supply.
These types of locks are used on a wide range of office furniture and engage by rotating the handle after inserting the key to unlock. They require a hole going through the door for the cylinder to fit into, and they are easy to replace with a fixing screw located on the edge of the door. These are most commonly used on doors and are the most widely used door lock.
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Domestic doors and windows will have up to five fixing points for added security. The lock body may also have a dead bolt that secures the door at the centre point. Normally fitted to cupboards and doors, these can be attached in multiple points with the aid of locking bars that lock top and bottom of the door when the key is turned in the lock. Night Latch locks are a spring loaded lock that requires a hole for the cylinder and is mounted onto the inside of the door it is operated by a latch on the inside and can be opened by a key from the outside of the door. This type of lock requires a pocket/hole for the lock body to fit into and would be most commonly found on older buildings and properties in the UK. The most common type of door locks are the sash deadlock (mortice lock). †Please note, we cannot be held responsible for the content of external websites and by using the links stated to access these separate websites you will be subject to the terms of use applying to those sites Door lock Research commissioned by .uk carried out with 1163 UK adults in During 2014/2015 by Ekomiĩ8.83% of customers who left a replacement key review recommend .ukĪverage rating 4.9 out of 5 for replacement keys, from 1163 reviews left by .uk customers (as at October, 2015) They can be straight, cranked or hooked depending on the furniture it is being fitted to. The cam is fitted to the end of the lock body and comes in various shapes and sizes. When the key is turned in the lock this rotates a cam, which in turn locks/unlocks the locker or cabinet. A third method of fixing cam locks is a snap-in fix which is for easy fitting into sheet metal panels of less than 2mm thickness. Some lock bodies are milled to be fixed by a horseshoe clip. Most cam locks have a threaded body, which can be fitted to the furniture by a nut. The lock consists of a barrel, the length of which can range from 8mm to 32mm but typically about 20mm. More about each type of lock that we supply: Cam locksĬam locks are the most common lock used on office furniture such as lockers and filing cabinets.
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