The typical break in occurs when an intruder tries to pry the door from the frame at the lock area.
Multi point door locking system.
High security locks with multi point locking bolts.
Multi point locks defeats this method by protecting the door like a bank vault lock.
Multipoint lock hardware has a variety of locking devices including hooks roller roundbolts latch bolts tongues shoobolts or a combination.
Multi point locking systems are designed for high security and they certainly work very well in most cases.
Multipoint locks extend most if not the full height of the door and have multiple locking points along the edge of the door.
These days multipoint locking is taking precedence over the traditional single point locking of deadlocks and sashlocks moving into the wooden composite and even metal door market and not just on upvc doors like it has been in the past.
Yale offers an extensive range of multi point door locks including britain s bestselling lockmaster mantis 3 ys170 and yale autosecure covering a wide range of applications and door materials including aluminium timber pvc and composite.
Common brands fuhr hoppe essve truth g u ferco winkhuase amesbury ashland and others.
A key operated multi point lock system is fitted into the body of the door and locks into the door frame.
By lifting a lever handle and turning a key all locking points are securely locked into place.
Most multipoint door locks have a name numbers or logo on the faceplate for identification.
When the lock is engaged multiple bolts will engage into the door frame usually with a minimum of 3 points and sometimes 4 or 5 points.
Multipoint locking systems provide an added layer of security to your front and back doors.
Multipoint locking systems are made up of a minimum of three individual locking points that each lock concurrently using a key.
To lock a door with a multi point locking system you ll often need to lift the handle of the door and turn the key.
Close up and side view of the multipoint locking system on a hinged entry door.
Multi point locking system type of front door lock back door lock.
Using pins hook bolts and camrollers the systems are popular for external use.
Commonly referred to as 3 point locking systems or 5 point locking systems multipoint locks are locks that have multiple locking points such as compressions rollers bolts and or hooks attached to a long metal strip that runs the length of your door.