Cylinder locks are a very flexible and sophisticated means of providing security on most doors. The two part assembly uses a lockcase, which is usually morticed into the door,and a locking cylinder which is used to lock and unlock the lockcase. The cylinder lock has a number of advantages over other methods of door locking.

• Ability to select the most appropriate combination of lockcase and cylinder function
• Match the level of security to the precise needs of each door in the building
• Upgrade security as the needs of the building or its occupants change
• Enable sophisticated masterkeying and key control capabilities where access to multiple doors can be allowed or restricted to varying personnel