How to Install and Use the Correct Length Lock Cylinder

Anti-snap locks are high-tech Europe lock cylinders which are developed and tested to prevent lock braking stopping a burglar from effectively breaking the door down into two pieces. This kind of lock is frequently found on uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride) doors. A lot of home owners are installing Euro-lock cylinder locks in their homes to prevent any unwanted incidents like break-ins or even house thefts.

The most important part of the lock cylinder is its key-receiving mechanism, also known as the key-in-knob. The lever attached to the euro profile cylinders is the one that which pushes back the door's frame toward the lock cylinder when a door lock cylinder is squeezed. A properly-installed key-in-knob is very important in securing your home and family. As mentioned earlier, some instances such as uPVC/DVD locks can't be leveraged with a standard key-in-knob, such as those found on traditional doors. In such cases it is necessary to install special-made euro profile cylinders, which feature elongated levers which can effectively squeeze the key out with only a little pressure.

A major factor contributing to the efficiency of these locks lies on the quality of the locking lever, or the snap-in lever if you prefer to call it that. Most home owners find it difficult to install the correct length of spring snap in their cylinder locks because of its small size. Most home owners should opt for a longer spring snap in their door lock cylinder, preferably one with an interlocking design. An interlocking design allows two or more cylinders to be leveraged together, thus increasing the chances of achieving a snug fit between the cylinder and the door itself. It will also provide better security, especially if you choose to use euro-style cylinders.