The Anatomy Of Door Locks
The proper locks ensure the structural integrity from toolboxes to telecommunications shelters and the safety of users. Fornd provides a range of lock styles suitable for various environments including traffic, telecommunications and equipment systems. Our products meet the highest standards of strength, sealing and ease of access, using materials from reinforced polymers to zinc alloys.
What Are the Parts of a Door Lock Called?
There are four main parts to a door lock, these being the cylinder, the bolt, the box strike and the keyhole. From cylinder and Chubb locks to modern smart locks, this basic anatomy remains the same.
The Lock Body or Lock Cylinder
The lock cylinder or lock body is the core of any door lock. A door lock brings only 50% security to your door, the rest 50% is looked after by your door cylinder. It is the part that allows you to unlock and lock your door. The cylinder is usually a metal, cylindrical-shaped object with one or more pins on it. These pins are lined up in a row inside the cylinder's body and can be pushed back by inserting an appropriate key into the keyhole of the lock when turned clockwise (to unlock) or counter-clockwise (to lock). With the right door cylinder, you can achieve a balance of convenience and security for your home or workplace.
The Bolt and Latch
The door bolt or latch is another key part when it comes to understanding the anatomy of a door lock. This is the part that actually secures the lock into place and prevents it from being opened. The latch can be found on either side of a pair of doors, as well as one for each door. If there are multiple locks or latches on a single set of doors, they will operate in pairs — one to secure both sides while the other secures the door on the opposite side. Fornd provides 5 types of latches, which are push to close latches, rotary latches, draw latches, compression latches, quarter turn latches.
The Box and Strike Plate
To understand the anatomy of a door lock, you should also know about the box and strike plate, which create a secure location for the door bolt or latch. The box is the metal component that surrounds the door lock. It has a set of hinges on one side and a latch or bolt on the other which faces outwards. The strike plate is an L-shaped piece of steel, usually made with thick gauge steel (a thin layer would be easily cut through), riveted onto another piece of metal.
The strike plate is usually located at the edge or surface of the door frame where it would be banged with a heavy object if someone wanted to break in through the doorway, such as a hammer. A lockbox may have one spring-type latch on each side; two springs hold the bolt securely to ensure that only one key can release the bolt at one time.
Keyhole
The keyhole is designed to accept your key and only your key. Even if you can insert a different key into the keyhole of a lock, it still won’t turn and unlock your door.
One of the biggest problems with damaged keys is that they no longer fit the keyhole. This is when you’ll need to visit a locksmith to get a new key cut.
These are the most important parts. Each part plays an important role in making sure it functions as designed.
What Are the Parts of a Key Called?
The majority of keys are made up of small pieces of metal that are used to disengage a lock that might be in place. In general, there are two parts to most keys. The first part is called the bit or the blade. This slides into the lock itself. Locks are shaped to distinguish between various keys so that it only unlocks for the right key.
The second part of the key is called the bow. This is the part that protrudes from the locking mechanism when the key is in place. This allows the user to provide torque to unlock and open. In this manner, the key acts as a security token, allowing users to gain access to specific areas.
About Fornd
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, Fornd is a prominent manufacturer specializing in locks. As one of the leading companies in the field, Fornd has gained a reputation for excellence both domestically and internationally. If you have a need to purchase locks, please welcome to visiting our official website for more information: https://fornd.com.