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IN-FOCUS: Oval Cylinders

What Is an Oval Cylinder?  An Oval Cylinder is a lock cylinder with a distinctive elongated oval shape. It is designed to fit into traditional mortice locks and multipoint locks with oval profile cut-outs that are not compatible with standard Euro Cylinders. Oval Cylinders are often found in older buildings and are still widely used in public sector and commercial environments. This blog post explains what Oval Cylinders are, where they’re used, and why they’re a critical component in many locking systems, especially when...

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IN-FOCUS: DIN Locks

If you’ve worked with commercial doors or specified hardware for large building projects, chances are you’ve come across DIN mortice locks. But what exactly makes a lock “DIN-compliant”? And why are they the go-to choice for so many contractors, locksmiths, and building managers? In this post, we’ll break down what DIN mortice locks are, how they differ from traditional UK lock cases, and why they’ve become a standard in commercial and modular construction. What is a DIN door lock? A DIN mortice lock is a...

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