12 best locks for the front metal door

About 10 years ago, the Russian market was flooded with Chinese metal doors.A rare apartment stood without their protection, but as time has shown, the low price is the result of the same poor quality. This was especially true of locks, which quickly broke down and had to be found. Now time has changed, and there are such castles. This model is fully consistent with the original. You don't have to drill or install anything. The lock fits perfectly over the old holes. In general, if your Chinese entrance door has stopped opening, just buy this lock and you can easily replace it with your own hands, even without special skills and with just one screwdriver.

The locks of the Turkish company Apeks are widely represented on the Russian market. The company took the path of powerful marketing. Their products catch the eye in the window, as they look very attractive. This model uses a gilded bar and the same overlay on the cylinder mechanism. Also, the locks are very thin, so no matter what kind of metal door you have, it will fit into any. Don't forget about security here. For example, Apex uses a unique technology of rotating overlays on the crossbars. When you try to cut the cylinders, they begin to spin, which greatly complicates the work of the cracker. Well, the most attractive price tag, which also lures buyers.

Elbor is a Russian company that is rightfully considered one of the market leaders. Now we have before us, if not the best, then one of the best lever locks from the brand's catalog. It is powerful and protected from most types of impact. Crossbar with cores and hardened base. They don't bend or break. There is an additional latch actuated by a separate handle. The tongue is on top, and its position can be changed. Also in the catalog it is easy to find the same model, but with vertical slats. But it should be understood that not every metal door is suitable for this lock. The thickness of the case is almost 50 millimeters, and many modern blocks are much thinner, and the lock simply will not fit there.

The Russian company Guardian produces the most reliable and difficult-to-break locks.With them, your apartment will be protected as much as possible, and no matter what kind of metal door you have, an inexpensive Chinese one, or an elite one. The lock has 4 crossbars 12 mm thick. They are made of hardened steel and are difficult to cut. It is completely impossible to bend them, since inside each crossbar there is a steel core. In addition, there are two guides for vertical fixation. A latch driven by a handle is also used here. It is universal and its direction can be quickly changed with one movement, simply by fixing it through a special hole and turning it over to the other side.

If your apartment is not located in an elite new building, and you are not ready to spend several thousand rubles on a castle, pay attention to this product. This is the cheapest overhead lock with a unique single bolt. Yes, he is alone here, but as protected as possible from such a hacking method as a breakdown. If an attacker turns the larva, it will not give him anything, since the crossbar is of an irregular shape and unfolds when entering the seat. In addition, a cross key is used here, and it is very difficult to pick up a master key for this system. You can even say it's impossible, as well as quickly drill out an alloyed armored lining on the outside of the door.

One of the most common methods of picking locks is the selection of master keys. It is quiet and does not require the attacker to have a tool. And the best way to protect yourself from it is the cross key. Here, unlike the classical form, 4 coding schemes are used at once, which greatly complicates the life of crackers. You will have to use other methods, but the protection from them at the castle is no longer so reliable. There is only 1 crossbar, and it is square, that is, it can be easily cut. Yes, alloyed steel is used, but it will not last even three minutes against a grinder. We also include a short backset as a disadvantage. Only 40 millimeters. If you have a thick front door, this lock will not suit you.

The entrance metal door is usually already equipped with a good mortise lock, but not all systems have a convenient latch. If you are tired of keeping the key in the door all the time while at home, pay attention to this design. This is the most simple, but at the same time reliable mechanism with a cylindrical larva and 6 spare keys. The manufacturer does not offer something unique or original, but in the event of a breakdown, you can easily fix it yourself and do not have to resort to complex tools. Of the shortcomings, we note only not the most convenient block for fixing crossbars. It may have to be carefully adjusted during installation, as the holes are very narrow.

If your entrance metal door needs additional protection, then the Elbor lock is the best choice.Before us is an overhead version that uses the same technologies as the mortise models. There are hardened crossbars of high strength, equipped with additional steel cores. Cutting or bending such a structure is very difficult and will take the attacker a lot of time. As an additional protection, the so-called armored lining acts. It is made of alloy steel and protects the system from being knocked out, one of the most common methods of burglars. The quality of Elbor is always on top, so this castle is the best option as an additional protection.

There is an opinion that the best castle is a classic one. It does not have complex systems and multi-level protection, but it is simplicity that makes it easy to use and inexpensive.Before us is the classic version of the English lock, but with an increased distance to the key mechanism. Here it is 70 millimeters, and the distance is not fixed and may vary depending on how thick your front door is. Cylinder with Finnish keys and can be quickly replaced if necessary. If you have lost some of the keys or just need to change them, it is enough to unscrew just two bolts from the inside.

If you have an apartment from the secondary market that has not seen repairs for a long time, there is a high probability that there is the same overhead lock. This is a classic design, until recently considered the best of its kind. Yes, times have changed today, but the brand continues to produce these locks and, interestingly, they are in demand among buyers. It is difficult to say something about the design. She is simple and understandable. The 2nd class of protection by modern standards is inferior to the market leaders, as well as not the most convenient keys of the so-called Finnish form. But if you already had such a lock, you can easily replace it without damaging the door and its finish. And if desired, the larva also quickly changes.

Gone are the days when the front metal door looked like a shapeless piece of iron. Modern designs can be stylish and attractive, which means they need a matching lock. Apex always pays a lot of attention to the design of its products. Here you will not find the primitive powder coating, which is most often found in other brands. The lock looks stylish, and the chrome-plated handles give a certain charm. On the mechanical side, too, everything is in order. There are several blockers and a function to disable the English self-locking system. The crossbars are hardened, and the tetrahedral key of a cylindrical design eliminates the possibility of selecting a master key.

Security is the main function for the lock, and if your apartment needs it, be sure to look at this model. This is an English castle with one square bolt, but a huge number of latches. From the inside, you can block both the bolt itself and the latch. Even the owners of the original key will not get into the dwelling, to say nothing of the master keys that attackers quickly pick up for almost any mechanism.It is also worth noting the compactness of the device. The lock backset is 60mm, but the body is only 20mm, so the design won't spoil the look of your door. True, there are no color options, and this is already a definite minus.