ZONZEN CYLINDER LOCK

Here is a guide to ZONZEN Cylinder Lock:

Selecting the ideal type of cylinder lock for your home or business is essential in protecting the security of your property. There are various options to choose from, such as profile cylinders, mortise locks, rim cylinders, and deadbolts. Whatever you select, though – be it profile or mortise cylinders, mortise or rim cylinder – there’s sure to be a cylinder that meets all your needs!

What is Cylinder Lock Series?

Cylinder locks are an essential element of any door installation. Our locks boast quality and dependability, built upon proven mechanical design with a wide variety of profiles, functions, and master keying capability to meet all building requirements.

A cylinder is a small component that fits inside of a lock and accepts the key to lock or unlock it. It does this by taking in rotational movement from the key and transferring it onto the mechanism within the lock.

Cylinders come in an extensive selection of shapes, sizes, and finishes that can be used for commercial, residential, and retail doors.

Types of Cylinder Lock Series

Cylinder lock series differ in several important ways. Knowing these features helps you select the correct lock for your application.

Euro profile cylinders are a commonly used lock profile among locksmiths and architectural ironmongers due to their ease of installation, modification with additional security measures, or replacement.

• Key-in-Lever (KIL)

A cylinder is the cornerstone of many locksets, such as keyed knobs, lever, and padlock applications. Though often overlooked in the process, cylinders play an integral role in many types of locksets – from commercial to residential.

Key-in-lever cylinders, or KIL cylinders as it’s commonly known, are an innovative solution to retrofit knob and lever-type cylindrical locks. These cylinders come with multiple tailpieces to accommodate various applications.

• Key-in-Knob (KIK)

KIK series key-in knob cylinders are used in a wide variety of commercial-style locks, such as door knobs, levers, and deadbolts. These cylinders boast a Y1 5-pin keyway that fits most commercial door knobs and lever locks, as well as some padlocks.

These cylinders are UL437 listed for drill and pick resistance, providing utility patented key control. Furthermore, the sidebar prevents the key from rotating until it has been elevated, rotated, and aligned in its correct position – providing protection against bumping and picking attacks.

• Mortise

Mortise locks are a type of lock set used in commercial security applications that need heavy-duty, long-lasting security. They’re commonly found in schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities where door security is paramount.

Mortise cylinder locks feature a lock body installed inside the thickness of a door, consisting of two components: a sprung latch at the top and a locking bolt at the bottom.

• Conventional

Conventional cylinders are the most prevalent lock cylinder type and can be found in many Schlage products. These cylinders offer great value with their manufacturer-specific features.

These light commercial cylinders are ideal for areas with few users and no frequent cylinder changes. Not only are they cost-effective and durable, but they can be the go-to option in various commercial security applications as well.