Security locks for doors
Security locks are devices installed in hospitality businesses to increase the security of rooms and common areas that are not open to the general public and are restricted to hotel or institution staff.
Broadly speaking, they are divided into mechanically operated security locks and electronic security locks, which are more sophisticated, with entry and schedule control, improved accessibility and virtual keys such as mobile phones with systems like Onity DirectKey that improve guest convenience.
These electronic security locks are the ones we'll focus on:
Security locks for entrance doors
Installing security locks for home or business doors to replace older locks has become much simpler.
In some cases the doors don't even need to be machined, as the locks are surface-mounted. Installation is quick and easy.
With electronic security locks, in most cases no connection to a control unit or electrical wiring is needed, as they run on batteries.
There are many models of security locks, detailed in this article. Some of the most widely used are:
- Security lock with anti-bumping cylinder
- Electronic security locks for hotels, residences and institutions.
- Electronic security locks for sliding doors
- Electronic security locks for glass doors
Mechanical security locks with anti-bumping cylinder
What is bumping?
Bumping is a technique that involves inserting a modified key into the security lock cylinder and tapping it so that the cylinder pins jump, allowing the key to turn.
This technique can also be called "ramping" and it is fast and causes no damage to the door's locking system, making it practically undetectable to the naked eye.
Installing anti-bumping locks
To prevent this kind of practice, there is a highly effective solution: installing a security lock with an anti-bumping cylinder.
Although they are not 100% foolproof, they do prevent undetectable intrusion into your property. We recommend adding further security measures: a good escutcheon to protect the cylinder and a good door can help even more.
With these high-security locks with anti-bumping cylinders, you prevent almost imperceptible intrusion into your business or home which, besides the upset of the burglary itself, could also cause problems with your insurance company, which may refuse to cover it because no trace is left on the door.
Electronic security locks for doors
Electronic locks work somewhat differently from a traditional mechanical lock: they don't need a mechanical key to open. Instead you use a magnetic stripe or proximity card RFID , and even proximity tags such as wristbands or key fobs can be used to open them. With Onity DirectKey we can also open them with our own mobile phone.
As they are not mechanical, they become devices that provide greater security by controlling who enters and when, and they also allow restricted access to the hotel rooms and common areas of your hospitality business
"Smart" security locks
There are more technologically advanced electronic security lock models that can be opened via an app or from the user's own mobile phone.
Electronic locks can be used in many places; they are not just replacements for hotels or hospitality businesses but also suit student residences, care homes, large ships and country houses.
Electronic security locks can be used in…
- Country houses
- Cruise ships
- Lockers
- Safes
- Residences
- Hotels
These electronic locks offer greater security than the older locks they replace.
Security locks for sliding doors
The electronic security lock for sliding doors guarantees security and privacy for every room in your residence or hotel.
They offer a high level of security and fit virtually all sliding doors.
They can be opened in two directions. You can also install them on doors made of any material, whether wood, glass or aluminium.
Why buy a sliding door lock?
Sliding door locks are easy to install and solve the problem of fitting an electronic lock to a sliding door, where there are hardly any options, so you can standardise your installation with all your doors fitted with controlled electronic locks.
Here are some of the benefits of this type of lock…
- Functionality: They can be used in the same way as a traditional door with an electronic lock, with all the security that brings.
- Appearance: They are discreet once installed and come in a wide range of finishes.
- Adaptability: They adapt perfectly to almost any material and come in different finishes.
Security locks for glass doors
Glass door locks are designed according to the latest interior design trends, striking a perfect balance between quality and aesthetics.
These doors have special characteristics: besides the material, the door's thickness also means they need a specific solution.
The main features of glass door locks are:
- Locks designed specifically for glass doors
- Handle combinations
This is a selection of the most widely used security locks on the market. Do you use a different security system in your business? Let us know!
