​In as little as 13 seconds an intruder can dismantle a euro cylinder lock by using simple DIY tools.

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​How secure is your Home? 

Many new homes in the uk are fitted with UPVC or composite type Doors, most of these doors are fitted with a Euro Cylinder to

operate a Multi-Point Locking System.



When you lock your door via the multi point locking mechanism, several points on the lock will lock into the frame and secure

the door. Then you use your key to lock the Mechanism into place via a Euro cylinder. 



How secure is your home ?



​Unfortunately your Multi-Point Locking System is only as efficient as your Euro Lock Cylinder, this is the weak link in your security. Many of these Euro cylinders can be opened via Snapping and Lock Bumping techniques.

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Thieves are obtaining this information from clips on Youtube and many other sources readily avaliable. A thief, with some basic knowledge can enter your home without damage and re-lock the door when they leave.

 

 

It can take as little as 13 seconds to open a UPVC or some composite doors fitted with a standard Euro cylinder.

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An experienced thief can gain access without creating enough sound to even alarm you. If your lock was to be "bumped", this can leave no visible sign of break-in and your insurance company may refuse to pay out for any claims.



 

                    Act now - Don't wait until it's too late...

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Many manufacturers have attempted to combat this with snap lines and strengthened bars, but the vast majority of these do not stop a snapping attack

 

The ABS Snap Secure Lock is the only lock available with a patented snap secure technology which will effectively lock the central cam in place.

The ABS snap secure technology totally blocks access to the door lock case and totally blocks a snapping attack.



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Buckshaw Village Locksmiths Ltd is an ABS centre and can supply anti bump, snap and drill cylinders. 



ABS mark III cylinders.



In as little as 13 seconds an intruder can

get past a euro cylinder door lock as

illustrated below by using simple DIY tools.

 

The vast majority of doors in the UK &

Ireland could have these vulnerable euro

cylinder locks.



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The Police in some areas are now urging home owners to check and upgrade their door security. The BBC have recently reported on the rise of lock snapping to further inform the public of the need to review their door security.

 

Many lock manufacturers have attempted to increase the strength around the fixing position on the euro cylinder and have introduced anti-snap lines - burglars have quickly developed their methods of attack and are simply bypassing these reinforcements.

 

The ABS Snap Secure Lock is the only lock available with a patented snap secure technology which will effectively lock the central cam in place. The ABS snap secure technology totally blocks access to the door bolt mechanism inside the lock case to effectively combat a snap attack.



ABS is the only door cylinder lock that is genuinely snap secure without the need for additional security devices such as cylinder clamps, guards and security handles, all of which require machining of the door to fit.



ABS keeps raising the standards and is now accredited with the new BSI TS007 3 star rating for security hardware - the new british standard which tests the enhanced security requirements for replacement euro cylinders.



ABS has also been accredited with the Master Locksmith Association's Sold Secure Diamond standard, the highest standard for a security cylinder and also holds Secured by Design status.

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