What is the length of a euro cylinder?

Euro Cylinders can vary in Length Single or half Euro Cylinder locks typically range from 40mm to 50mm, whilst Euro Cylinders range from 60mm up to 120mm as standard, equal lengths from the central cam.

How far should euro cylinder protrude?

3mm
How to fit a Euro Cylinder Lock correctly: The cylinder should not protrude more than 3mm from the handle. Ideally should be completely flush with no external overhang. The correct size of the cylinder is vital.

How is euro profile cylinder measured?

Measure from the centre of the screw hole (X) to the edge of the handle backplate on the outside (O) and round up the size to the next 5mm increment i.e. 32mm = 35mm. This will ensure the euro cylinder protrudes from the backplate of the handle (try to keep it as close to the backplate as possible).

What is a half euro cylinder?

Typically used on garage or storage doors, a half euro cylinder, also known as a single cylinder, allows for key operation on only one side of the door. These locks include the following security features: Anti-Snap – sacrificial cuts protecting the cam. Anti-Pick – making it difficult to pick the lock.

What is the difference between 5 pin and 6 pin euro cylinder?

5 pin locks are found on a lot of the older euro cylinders but these are now made as 6 pin. The extra pin means the key is slightly longer and that’s all it is. How easy is it to replace a euro cylinder? Very easy.

Should a cylinder lock be flush?

Your cylinder locks should be as flush as possible with the handles, maximum projection is 5mm – if you current lock sticks out by more than 5mm either side of the hanldes then choose a smaller size.

What size cylinder do I need for a 44mm door?

For example: If you have a door that is 44mm thick and your handle back plate is 10mm deep, the total length needed is 64mm (44+10+10mm). In this situation you would then normally use a 70mm cylinder which would allow for a small protrusion of the cylinder of 3mm on either side of the door.

What are the different sizes of Euro Profile cylinders?

The Euro Profile Cylinder, or, Euro Lock Barrel as it is sometimes referred, is available in a variety of lengths. Single or half Euro Cylinder locks typically range from 40mm to 50mm, whilst Euro Cylinders range from 60mm up to 120mm as standard, equal lengths from the central cam.

What is the standard size of a Euro cylinder lock?

For example, an 80mm length standard Euro Profile Cylinder lock will measure 40mm either side of the operating cam. With the advent of PVCu doors; unequal or offset Euro Cylinder locks have become the norm.

What is the difference between a Euro and oval profile lock?

When a lock is made to ‘differ’ it means that every cylinder has a different key, and so one cylinder’s key will not operate another. The Oval Profile, or British Oval Profile, works on exactly the same principle as the Euro Cylinder lock but instead features an oval shape rather than a euro profile shape.

What type of Euro cylinder do I Need?

By far the most specified Euro Cylinder is the Cylinder and Thumb Turn or key & turn. This has key access on the outside, with a thumb-turn on the inside used for locking and unlocking the door lock. This type of cylinder is an absolute must when fitted to a final exit door in any public or managed spaces or accommodation.