Lock Snapping is a growing
security concern, experts in door and lock security the Master
Locksmiths Association recommend 3 different ways to prevent lock
snapping. There are many different types of lock cylinder on the
market, most people are now asking which cylinder for their front or
back door is the most secure and ultimately will help protect them
against lock snapping.
If you are looking to replace your door
lock and protect against lock snapping then using one of the below
three methods will help protect against this method of attack.
What rating should my lock cylinders
have?
- SS312 Diamond Approved Standard
We believe that you can minimise your
risk of being a victim of lock snapping by ensuring the lock you
purchase has the Sold Secure ( SS312 ) Diamond Standard Approval. We
recommend viewing Sold Secure’s Approved Diamond Cylinder list
- TS007 3 Star cylinder
An alternative specification to
look out for is the TS007. BSI Kitemark to this specification
however it is important to note that there is a star rating
associated with this.
In order to protect against lock
snapping a 3 star rating needs to be reached. In order to
achieve this you can use a 3 star cylinder. We recommend that a
3rd party approval of this standard is sought.
For example look for the 3 star kite
mark logo. See a list of Kitemarked Lock Cylinders here (external
link to the British Standards Institute’s Website) from leading
manufacturers such as: ABUS, Assa Abloy UK, Avocet,
Eurospec, Imperial Locks, Kaba, Mul-T-Lock, UAP.
- 1 Star Kitemarked Cylinder in conjunction with 2 star Kitemarked door furniture (e.g. door handles, escutcheons)
An alternative to the simple 3 star
cylinder option is to have a 1 star cylinder protected by 2 star
approved door furniture, for example security handles or a cylinder
guard.
