What do I have to consider when buying a door cylinder?
Besides a security card , the inner workings of a door cylinder are crucial. A door cylinder that is as burglar-proof as possible has various security features on the inside.
Legal copy protection guarantees through patent and trademark protection that the key may not be manufactured in the same way. This is how we protect our innovations from illegal key copying. Patented technologies inside the cylinder and on the key ensure a high level of technical protection .
Together with other equipment features, this ensures that a burglar has a lot more to crack on such door cylinders – far more than the calculated three minutes he/she spends trying to break down a door (and then hopefully moving on without success).
Clearly explained using the example of our Bravus MX Magnet locking system:
The intelligent magnetic technology and the patented Intellitec system, on the key and in the cylinder, very effectively prevent the locking process with an unauthorised key.
Small magnet, big effect: The magnet is attached to the narrow side of the key shaft. The door can only be opened if it is present. When the key is inserted into the door, the blocking pin inside the cylinder checks the magnet on the key. If all magnet properties are correct, the closing process is released.
The Intellitec system's multi-dimensional querying prevents locking with an unauthorised key. The Intellitec Detector in the cylinder checks the exact shape, position and height of the Intellitec pin on the key. If a key does not have the corresponding Intellitec pin, it cannot be fully inserted into the keyway and the locking process is blocked.
This is how Bravus MX Magnet reliably protects you from illegal 3D key copying.
Customised solutions for special requirements
Even if your requirements for the security and convenience of a door cylinder go beyond the normal level, we have the right product for you in our range with our special features . Whether seawater resistant, with increased breakage protection, special safety features or with special functions – define your needs! Thanks to the compatibility of the individual systems, products and additional equipment, we can fulfil your wishes and meet your security requirements.
If you value a particularly high level of security, you should opt for a certified cylinder. Certificates such as SKG and VdS guarantee a high, consistent safety standard and the best quality. Such a cylinder is specially tested and must be able to withstand common break-in methods such as drilling, impact picking or even lock picking.
Your local ABUS specialist dealer will be happy to advise you on all additional features and certificates.
