Best Things About Door Lock Parts

One of the most important points to do our job well, is to know perfectly any element that has to do with locksmith newcastle. Without perfect knowledge, we could not do our job properly, and that is not in our plans. If we characterize ourselves for something, it is our professionalism.

This time we are going to break down the different parts that make up a lock. We will also indicate the function they perform. All this information is a great indication that at ambassador locksmiths we take our clients very seriously.

On this same website you can check the different types of door lock parts that exist. Now we are going to describe the parts that compose them.

1. Slip

Also called a latch, it is the piece in charge of keeping the door closed when it is not closed with the key. In a more colloquial way, it is the piece that closes the door when we do not lock the door. It is a wedge-shaped piece, so that, to close the door, it slides down the oblique and slippery area. When closing the door, it is blocked thanks to the straight area of ​​the latch, preventing its opening.

The latch can be moved with the help of the key or the handle, this will allow the door to be opened.

Although the door can remain closed only with the slide, it is not recommended, the ideal and safest thing is to close with the closing bolts.

2. Nut

This square piece is used to house the piece that opens and closes the latch. Inside it a metal bar is placed, and at the ends, the handles. The opening and closing movement of the handles will move the nut, and it will actuate the latch allowing the door to be opened or closed.

3. Space for the bowler

As its name suggests, it is used to house the bowler hat. Thanks to the cylinder we can close the door more safely and open it with the help of the key. At locksmiths in Seville we recommend placing anti-bumping bowlers whenever possible . We are official installers of the best brand of ambassador bowlers.

4. Bolts

The bolts are the encased ones to give more security to a lock. These are put into the frame of the door, so that it acquires much more security. To achieve this, the normal thing is to operate them using the house keys, although sometimes they can be activated by an electrical system. Electrically actuated bolts can be found in electronic door locks.

5. Keyhole

This piece is a purely decorative item. It is placed to give a more attractive appearance to the lock and is placed around the cylinder. It has no other function.

6. Bowler hat

The cylinder is one of the most important pieces in a lock. It is used to activate the closing and opening of the door. There are many brands of bowlers on the market, but only a few are of high quality, in our locksmith blog you can find the best brands.

The cylinder can also be called a light bulb or cylinder.

At Carrillo locksmiths we care about the safety of our clients, that is why we recommend the best brands. We are aware that the financial outlay is slightly higher. How much do you value the security of your home?

We are sure that investing in a high quality bowler is a guarantee for the future. On the other hand, you should know that it is the first piece that thieves try to force, so investing in a high quality one should not be an option.

7. Cylinder screw

This is the screw used to fix the cylinder to the lock. You can find this screw on the edges of the doors. You will see it at the height of the light bulb, and very close to the rest of the screws that fix the front part of the lock.

8. Keys

This concept is known to everyone. With them we can open and close the door. They slide into the cylinder and allow it to rotate when the pins are aligned. At this time you can turn the key allowing the door to be opened.

9. Shield

The shield provides extra security to the bulb. It is placed in front of it, preventing its extraction or drilling. It is a very low cost piece and highly recommended, as it can prevent two of the most common attacks by thieves.

At Carrillo locksmiths we always recommend the placement of a shield, the security it provides is considerable, and the financial outlay is minimal.

10. Front

The front is a metal piece that is placed on the door to hold the rest of the components. The positioning and fixing of all the pieces is generally done with the screws. Also serves as a trim

11. Screws

The screws are responsible for fixing all the parts on the door. All the screws necessary for assembly must come together with the lock.

Differences with cylindrical locks

These types of door handles are much cheaper and are intended for use on interior doors.

These locks have a much simpler construction, and their level of security has nothing to do with other types of locks .

They are basically made up of a lock, bolt, nut, trim, knob and keys.

As can be seen in the photo, the nut and the latch are built in a single piece. All the pieces that compose it are much more basic. They are much cheaper, simple and insecure locks, and are only suitable for interiors.