What is a lock cylinder?

What is a lock cylinder?

A lock cylinder is a cylindrical mechanism that is at the core of many types of locks. It contains the pins, tumblers, or other mechanisms that control the lock's operation and provide its security. The cylinder is typically housed in the lock body and can be removed or replaced if necessary. It is usually operated by a key, which turns the cylinder to align the pins or tumblers and allow the lock to be opened. The quality of the lock cylinder can greatly affect the security of the lock, as a high-quality cylinder with complex mechanisms can be more difficult to pick or bypass than a lower quality one.

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Fornd Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2012 and is located in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is the largest industrial cabinet lock company in China at present, and its main products include industrial cabinet locks, electronic locks, hinges, pulls, latches, etc. It is also a comprehensive industrial manufacturing enterprise with mature CNC machining production line, stamping production line, zinc and aluminum die-casting production line, injection molding production line, MIM and stainless steel casting production line. There are 15 technical developers working on a permanent basis. To meet the needs of customers in various industries for hardware products.

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What is a lock cylinder made of?

Lock cylinders are typically made of metal, such as brass, steel, or nickel silver. Some lock cylinders may be coated with other materials to increase their durability or corrosion resistance.

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Can lock cylinders be replaced?

Yes, lock cylinders can be replaced if they become damaged or worn over time. Many locks have removable cylinders that can be easily replaced with a new one, without needing to replace the entire lock.

High corrosion resistance. The treatment of zinc alloy and zinc nickel alloy can make the product pass 1000 hours of salt spray test, and can be used outdoors for more than 10 years. The lock cover is semi concave, and the full SUS304 material is used for smooth insertion.

Can lock cylinders be replaced?

Can lock cylinders be rekeyed?

Yes, many lock cylinders can be rekeyed, which means that the lock can be reconfigured to accept a new key. This is useful if you lose your key, or if you want to change who has access to a particular lock, without needing to replace the entire lock.

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