The Locksmith Journal Jan/Feb 2023 - Issue 84 | Page 38

ALL ABOUT THE DOOR

Opening the door to additional sales opportunities

The Door Hardware Federation ( dhf ) estimates two-thirds of the UK ’ s 45 million residential doors are vulnerable to attack . Here Sarah Knight , Product Manager at ERA , explores the latest hardware available to locksmiths working on lock replacements , and the benefits of recommending and installing complementary decorative furniture and hardware to secure upselling opportunities .
» AS 2023 GETS UNDERWAY and individuals ’ lives continue to return to normal post-COVID , the amount of time they spend away from their property is increasing . However , their fear of burglary is also rising .
The 2021 Neighbourhood Watch Crime and Community Survey identified that 67 % of respondents were worried about becoming a victim of burglary , and that this type of crime remains their greatest area of concern .
As a result , individuals are looking to improve the security of their homes to deter potential burglary attempts .
Three is the magic number
Here the 3 * cylinder is undoubtedly the most popular choice for providing the highest possible standard of security , with the Sold Secure Standard delivering complete protection . Compliant with all of the dhf ’ s TS 007 tests , including drilling , picking , bumping and lock snapping , the 3 * Sold Secure Diamond
Rating ensures the cylinder has surpassed the TS 007 testing requirements , in addition to being accredited by the Master Locksmiths Association .
ERA ’ s new High Security 3 * Euro Profile Cylinder has received the Sold Secure Diamond status , whilst also being accredited by Secured by Design ’ s Police Preferred Specification scheme . To support locksmiths in proving its longevity and reliability to homeowners , the cylinder is supplied with a £ 2,000 antisnap guarantee .
Featuring a unique patented cam design , which ensures the cylinder remains locked , the 6 pin cylinder is anti-snap , anti-pick , anti-bump and antidrill , providing exceptional resistance against the most common types of attack . The addition of an external snap line ensures the internal side of the cylinder stays intact , even when the external half of the cylinder is broken , so that individuals can continue to use the cylinder from the inside after an attack .
Whilst delivering complete
security is the main priority for a cylinder , style shouldn ’ t have to be compromised . That ’ s why the new High Security 3 * Euro Profile Cylinder is available in single , double or thumbturn sizes and is supplied in four colour options - satin chrome , polished chrome , satin brass and dual coloured to suit a diverse range of handle types with a Euro profile design .
Paired keyed alike cylinders are also available from stock to suit front and back door applications , which is particularly useful for locksmiths who may be upgrading all of the exterior doors on a property .
For locksmiths who may be replacing an existing 1 * cylinder on a property , the addition of a new high security 2 * Door Handle can create a 3 * solution that offers homeowners complete protection and peace of mind . By storing such pieces of hardware on their van , locksmiths can quickly and easily upsell , whilst achieving complete customer satisfaction .
This includes handles such as the new Fab & Fix TS 007 Berwick High Security 2 * Door Handle , which has been expertly designed to resist unwanted attacks and prevent potential snapping of the cylinder .
This is due to the handle ’ s sculptured backplate , which discourages unwanted attention from mole grips , whilst the hidden strengthening plate helps prevent the removal of the external handle .
Independently tested and certified in accordance with TS 007-1 : 2014 + A2 Corr 2 and compatible with all euro profile cylinders , the handle is available in both 44mm and 70mm versions to accommodate a wide variety of PVCu and composite door profiles . Supplied with all fixings , including high strength security M6 screws , locksmiths can easily and quickly install the handle as part of a lock replacement .
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