Door Locks Types

Door Lock Types: Mortice Locks

Mortice locks are locks that requires to be installed inside the Wooden or Metal mortise cut-out in the door or piece of furniture into which the lock is to be fitted.

Common Usage

• Wooden Front or Back Doors Locks
• Wooden Bedroom Doors Locks
• Wooden Bathroom Doors Locks

Door Lock Types: Rim Locks

Rim lock is a locking device that attaches to the surface of a door. Most Rimlocks used today on external door are nightlatches. Please be aware not all Rim Nightlatches are British standard so aren't approved by insurance

Common Usage

• British Standard Rim Lock
• Private Bedroom Doors Locks
• Thin Wooden Doors Locks

Door Lock Types: Cylinder Security Locks

Advantage of using cylinder locks over lever locks is; there are millions of key differs available which allows extensive master key systems as well as a high degree of key security for thousands of locks

Door Lock Types: UPVC Multipoint Door Locks

Multipoint locks are commonly fitted in plastic doors. They comprises of a central locking mechanism and long strips with addtional locking devices such as hooks or rollers.

Door Lock Types: Keyless Entry System

Some times referred to as intercom systems, kepad or fob entry. These systems are designed for advanced home security and convenience.

Door Lock Types: Knob sets

Knob sets are locks where the lock and handle are integral to each other. This type of lock was more common place in the 1970s and used in hotels as part of Master Key Systems, as time has gone by manufactures.