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High security deadbolt locks2/18/2024 ![]() And, there are other things you can do to reinforce your door security such as these tips in our Door Reinforcement article, for very little expense. If you have an inexpensive hollow door, it’s a waste of money to put a Grade 1 lock on it the door itself is too easily compromised to justify the expense. A lock can only be as good as the door it’s mounted on. ![]() In some residential situations though, possibly not. Typically, these door fronts will be robustly built for maximum lifespan, and normal locks would be the likely weak point on a steel commercial door. ![]() Yes, in most commercial applications high security locks are worth the cost. These are the door’s weak spot for entry and beyond a high security lock’s scope of protection. But the level of skill, practice and knowledge necessary to achieve this is beyond that of most locksmiths, let alone criminals.Īdditionally, Grade 1 locks will take the most time to defeat by brute force, but there may be other weak points to your door that fail before the lock body.įor example, most door hinges and strike plates are held in place by short stubby screws just 3/4” deep. However, there are some lock pickers that have taken high security locks apart, found a spot to attack, and made specialized tools so that they can pick them open. You may have seen a YouTube channel where someone defeats a high security lock. Not entirely you just need more time and more time and effort to defeat them. (Read more about lock grades at our ANSI Lock Grades Explained article.) Are High Security Locks 100% Secure? They must withstand 10 door strikes and a 360 lb weight test. High Security deadbolts are almost always Grade 1. Mass marketing house locks are, most often, Grade 3 – able to withstand only 2 door strikes with a sledge hammer and support of 150 lbs of weight. A few of these brands may feature anti-pick or anti-bump technology, the overall build of these locks can be easily defeated by brute force, lock bumping or lock picking. Typical deadbolts from large online vendors or big box stores, as an example, often have plastic components inside. Stronger Materials with Thicker Construction High security locks can come with anti-drilling plates, reinforce steel construction and other measure that make it hard to bypass. ![]() Safeguard Features Not Found in Off-The-Shelf Locks As a result, big box stores and hardware stores won’t stock high security keys that open high security locks. And, they often require special equipment to cut the keys. Keys Not Easily Duplicatedīecause of the complex lock cylinder, the keys required to open them are not common (see What are High Security Keys). These components make it more difficult for a lock picker to manipulate the pins inside the lock cylinder. They may have side bars, side pins, ball bearings or other anti-pick components within the cylinder. High security lock cylinders use complex keyways. ![]() Having the pins lined up neatly makes a lock easier to pick or bump pen. When the split between the top pins and bottom pins line up from using the correct key, the cylinder will spin and the lock will open. A traditional lock cylinder contains top pins and bottom pins in a vertical row. ![]()
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