Locksmith Sydney Glossary Terms 02 989 12345

Glossary Locksmith of terms in alphabetical order

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Backset

The measurement used to measure the length of the lock to the spindle hole . Also to identify the side of the lock latch

Bathroom Lock

A lock which is used with thumb turn handles to allow the occupant of the bathroom to lock the door from the inside and can be opened from the outside in case of an emergency – without using a key to unlock

Barrel

A cylindrical portion of the cylinder that rotates when the correct key is used.

Blank

A key that has not yet been cut

Cam

A lever attached to the end of a barrel to activate the lock mechanism.

Change locks / Change Combo

This refers to recoding your locks to suit a new key. Setting the lock so the old keys will not work, and the new keys will

Construction Key

A key supplied with construction keyed locks. During construction, a builder gains entry using the construction key. On completion of the building, action is taken to render the construction key inoperative, preventing further entry by the builder.

Cuts

The notches cut in the key to make it fit a lock

Cylinder

The part of the lock which you uses key.

DEF

Deadbolt

The deadbolt is a lock that uses a bolt for locking. Once the lock is locked the bolt is also locked and becomes “dead” meaning you cannot push it back or move the bolt.

Deadlock

The Deadlock refers to a lock that when locked is “dead” as to say securely locked, The term Deadlock is used by most people to describe almost all kinds of lock which have a double locking function. Deadbolts / deadlatches / 3 point locking are a few examples of what most people would refer to as a deadlock.

Dead latch

A lock containing a dead latch bolt. A lock that can be slammed to lock, When locked the latch becomes dead   ie. “Non movable”

 

Deadlocking Latch

A lock with a spring-actuated latch bolt. When the door is closed, the key or turn knob is operated to deadlock the latch bolt against return by end pressure.

Door Chain

A device that restricts the door from being completely opened in order to identify callers prior to opening the door for access

Electric Strike

An electrical device that acts to releasing of the lock from the door frame usually of the time by remote control.

Euro Profile Cylinder

A cylinder barrel with a specific shape that can be fitted and used in many types of locks including mortice locks and multi-point locks especially  of all European locks

Faceplate

The exposed surface of a lock which shows in the edge. This is commonly around the cylinder or on the outside or over the front of the lock or device

Follower

A tool used by locksmith to remove the center of a lock without releasing preloaded pins

GHI

Grand Master Key

A key which will operate two or more groups of locks, where each group can be operated by individual master keys and locks within each group which can be operated by different service keys.

Hold-back

A catch or other device on a lock which can hold the latch bolt in

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