Euro door locks, also known as Euro cylinder locks, are among the most common locking door mechanisms used in Europe and many other parts of the world. We widely install these locks in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, typically on uPVC, composite, and aluminum doors.

Euro cylinder locks for entrance doors offer a balance of security and ease of use, and their versatility makes them a popular choice for various applications. We give you an indepth look at Euro door locks, including their design, functionality, types, and security considerations.

Our fitters install several types of Euro cylinder locks, each designed for specific needs:

Single Euro Cylinder: This type of single sided Euro lock can be operated by a key from only one side. Often, we install in doors where access is only needed from one direction, such as in storage or service rooms.

Double Euro Cylinder: In this common variation, the lock can be operated with a key from both sides of the door. Therefore, it provides added security, as the door can be locked or unlocked from either side.

Thumb Turn Euro Cylinder: A thumb turn Euro cylinder lock features a keyhole on one side and a thumb turn on the inside. Accordingly, this allows for easy internal operation without a key, commonly found on apartment doors. We fit locking thumb turns for quick exits without needing the key, especially in emergencies. This is now becoming a legal requirement for landlords as defined by the NHBC Standards.

Anti-Snap Euro Cylinder: These Euro cylinders are specifically designed to prevent lock snapping, a common method of forced entry. Anti-snap lock cylinders comprise of reinforced sections that resist snapping or allow only a portion of the lock to break off, preventing access to the door’s internal locking mechanism.

Security Features

Security is definitely important and Euro locks offer several options at different levels. Over time, advancements in locking technology have implemented various features aimed at enhancing protection against common burglary techniques. We highight some key security features found in modern Euro cylinder locks:

Anti-Snap: Anti-snap Euro cylinders prevent snapping the lock, a burglary method where the cylinder is forcibly broken to gain access. Quality anti-snap locks feature sacrificial segments inside that break away without compromising the locking mechanism.

Anti-Pick: Picking is a technique where a burglar moves the pins inside the lock to align them without a key. Anti-pick cylinders feature specially modified pins that are more difficult to manipulate.

Anti-Bump: In lock bumping, a person would use a specially cut key to jolt the pins into alignment, allowing the cylinder to rotate. Anti-bump Euro cylinders contain pins and mechanisms designed to withstand the bumping technique.

Anti-Drill: This feature protects against attacks from drilling, where intruders use high powered drills to destroy the lock’s internal mechanisms. Naturally, anti-drill locks include hardened steel pins and other parts to withstand this method of forced drilling entry.