Security Flaw Revealed

It is estimated that 22 million doors across the UK could be at risk from a method of attack where the lock cylinder can be broken in just five seconds.

Although for obvious reasons the exact tools or methods used by burglars to snap the Euro-Profile (or European Profile) style cylinder cannot be revealed, knowledge of how to do so is widespread and has been increasingly used by raiders over the last two years. This method is becoming so well known and the threat can only grow further.

No matter how secure the locking mechanism is it can easily be overcome once the cylinder has been removed and many burglars know they can easily defeat conventional cylinders in seconds, using simple everyday tools.

This threat can be considerably reduced simply by upgrading the cylinder to one that is specifically designed to prevent this method of attack and we recommend that all vulnerable doors using Euro-Profile cylinders be upgraded to incorporate ‘Break Secure’ cylinders as soon as possible.

Break Secure Cylinders

Mul-T-Lock’s range of ‘Break Secure’ cylinders, are specifically designed to combat the growing threat of unauthorised entry whereby the criminals ‘snap’ the Euro-Profile style cylinder commonly fitted to most uPVC and Patio doors.

Mul-T-Lock have designed  a cylinder that although will still snap, it will snap in a predetermined position leaving intact a portion of the cylinder that will still provide security and still require key operation to open, thus preventing the easy manipulating of the locking system.

The growing problem of this type of attack has been highlighted by two independent newspaper articles published in both the Yorkshire Evening Post and the Daily Mail (18/02/06).

The Yorkshire Evening Post article can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=39&ArticleID=973862

AFC Lock & Safe Ltd can offer a full installation and upgrade service to meet your needs and are happy to offer free quotations without obligation.

Alternatively we are happy to supply these cylinders for DIY installation, and will give free advice and guidance on the correct size of cylinder required as well as on how to measure and fit the cylinder.