The standard euro cylinder lock which secures the vast majority of homes in the UK and Ireland have a major weakness, this can allow a burglar to gain quick and quiet access within 15 seconds
This weakness has been known by Locksmiths, door manufacturers and the police for many years.
A prominent locksmith went public in the newspapers in 2006, as did a West Yorkshire Police Inspector in 2009, due
to the rising occurrence of burglars using this technique
“Lock Snapping” has become the preferred method of attack against many homes. Recent BBC and ITV reports
have highlighted significant increases in this method.
Police Crime statistics indicating it is used in over 30% of burglaries in some areas
How is this Possible?
The euro cylinder was designed to make it easy to change a lock in a multipoint door lock.
Multipoint door locks became the standard with the rise of the double glazing market. Due to the design, a weak point exists at the fixing point of normal euro cylinders
The principle of “Lock Snapping” is simple - apply enough force to the cylinder and it will break at this weak point as shown in the picture to the right.
Once broken the burglar has access to the internal workings of the multipoint lock and within a
few seconds can open the door.
What is it all about?
Sacrificial cuts alone are not enough
What should you do?
Protection against lock snapping is possible.
However there are many products on the market that
whilst being sold as “anti snap” or “snap resistant” in reality they offer very little or no resistance against attack
For example, many locks that only have sacrificial cuts still break in the centre when force is applied
The Yale cylinder range incorporates a unique steel bar offering far greater resistance
Incorrect selection of product and / or poor fitting can seriously compromise the security of your door, many kitemarked locks offer no protection against lock snapping
Steel cores offer real resistance against attack
We can advise on the best type of lock for your individual situation and also advise you if security devices are needed in other vulnerable areas such as patio doors, etc.
Most doors in the UK can be broken into in 15 SECONDS
The Lock Doctor on mobile 07815921558 We will be glad to help
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Lock Snapping can be prevented !
UK Police forces are aware and advising preventative measures
Lock Snapping is over 35% of burglaries in some areas
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