What are the Vulnerabilities of the Euro Cylinder Lock?
It is the versatility of Euro Cylinder locks that makes them by far the most popular means of locking today’s modern homes and commercial buildings. The popularity of Euro Cylinder locks is not only with locksmiths but door manufacturers as well. This is because of their versatility.
The big advantage of using these locks is that the cylinder can be changed without altering the hardware. Removing the cylinder only requires loosening a set screw, then the cylinder can slide away from the door.
Another big advantage with the versatility of the Euro Cylinder lock is that you can usually obtain cylinders in different formats. These cylinders can all be used with the same type of key. This is very useful for buildings with many offices, as a master key system can be implemented.
The Master Key System
The master key system allows the Euro Cylinder lock to be opened with two or more different keys. This feature is perfect for use in commercial buildings with multiple tenants. Buildings such as offices, hotels and storage units will all benefit from a master key system.
So how does the master key system work? Each tenant is given their own key called the change key, that only unlocks their own door to their premises. But there is a second key that is usually kept by the building manager, owner or caretaker called the master key. This gives the ability to the building manager or owner to open all of the office doors with this master key.
The versatility is the main reason why the Euro Cylinder lock is so popular with locksmiths and property owners alike.