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Security standards of 3 star euro locks

  • 22-03-2017 9:48pm
    #1
    nikita
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 ✭


    I'm replacing euro cylinder locks soon and I have two related questions.

    In particular they relate to the ABS 3 Star Euro Lock and the Yale Platinum TS007 3 star euro double cylinder.

    Disregarding the width of the door / protusion of the lock, is a longer lock more secure? The Yale Platinum and Avocent ABS locks both seem to be described as having the same number of pins regardless of the length of the barrel. I've read a post saying that the shorter barrel locks don't meet the same security standard as the longer barrel locks.

    For an anti-snap lock, does it matter that much if part of the anti-snap portion of the lock protrudes slightly beyond the exterior of the door? I know it's better if there is less to grab but i imagine they could be snapped as easily by placing something inside the key hole as grabbing the outside of the cylinder?

    Thanks for any thoughts


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  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    nikita wrote: »
    I'm replacing euro cylinder locks soon and I have two related questions.

    In particular they relate to the ABS 3 Star Euro Lock and the Yale Platinum TS007 3 star euro double cylinder.

    Disregarding the width of the door / protusion of the lock, is a longer lock more secure? The Yale Platinum and Avocent ABS locks both seem to be described as having the same number of pins regardless of the length of the barrel. I've read a post saying that the shorter barrel locks don't meet the same security standard as the longer barrel locks.

    For an anti-snap lock, does it matter that much if part of the anti-snap portion of the lock protrudes slightly beyond the exterior of the door? I know it's better if there is less to grab but i imagine they could be snapped as easily by placing something inside the key hole as grabbing the outside of the cylinder?

    Thanks for any thoughts



    I bought the ABS and the keys even have a magnetic tip to work the inner of lock.

    The less sticking out the outside the better even with the anti bump and snap function.


  • #3
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,091 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I bought the ABS and the keys even have a magnetic tip to work the inner of lock.

    The less sticking out the outside the better even with the anti bump and snap function.

    Would this be a problem if you have a USB memory stick on your keyring? I have...

    Not your ornery onager



  • #4
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Esel wrote: »
    Would this be a problem if you have a USB memory stick on your keyring? I have...

    Hi its not extremely strong its a tiny litlle part of the key. Would it be an issue I would doubt it as its weak enough. I couldn't say for sure but haven't heard of the issue regarding the key.


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