HARDWARE & SECURITY
Exceptional security from another angle
Julian Roberts , technical director at UAP discusses the features and benefits of the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal 3 * cylinder
» UAP IS A LEADER IN DOOR AND window security , investing in product development that stays several steps ahead of the criminal community . As a company that prides itself on innovation , it ’ s within our remit to look at security challenges from a different angle , and when it comes to the Kinetica + K4 Horizontal 3 * cylinder , our product development team applied that principle quite literally .
Proven Security Just like the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Vertical 3 * cylinder , the Horizontal model combines innovative design and patented features from across the Fullex cylinder range . The addition of the Horizontal model to the range provides fabricators and specifiers with increased choice and flexibility , while benefitting from a cylinder that is Secured by Design accredited , BSI 3 * Kitemarked , and Sold Secure Diamond Standard approved .
The design of horizontal cylinders means that they are often perceived to offer more robust levels of security . In reality , however , the Horizontal and Vertical UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 models both offer robust protection and share many of the same patented security features , including UAP ’ s innovative antipick , anti-bump and anti-drill systems .
The key difference for the Horizontal model is that , in contrast to the six vertical pins within the Vertical cylinder , the Horizontal cylinder has six dimple pins and five laser track side pins , which provide 13 million potential differs , making the lock even more difficult to pick .
As an additional security measure , the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal cylinder has been designed to allow only singleorientation key insertion . This has enabled the in-house UAP design team to create a smaller keyway for the horizontal model , making it even harder to attack the cylinder .
Safety built-in
Just like the Vertical model , the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal cylinder has been designed with the patentpending Fullex attack system , which prevents would-be intruders from manipulating the cam to gain access .
The cylinder has been constructed to break during an attack , protecting the lock from attack from the outside while keeping the door locked and enabling the cylinder to remain functioning on the inside of the property .
With no ring on the cam , the cam design also makes the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal cylinder easier to install , with a single sacrificial cut-line on the outside of the cylinder . This also ensures a more robust and durable lock with improved protection from moisture and dust ingress .
Safer To Use Product development for the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal cylinder has also focused on safety . Each cylinder is supplied with UAP Bio + keys , which combine a conventional metal blade with a chunky , coloured ABS thermoplastic polymer bow , which has been treated using a biocidal additive that impregnates the grip . As the additive is an ingredient of the plastic , rather than a coating , it will never wear out or wear off , providing a permanent and effective hygiene measure for those using Kinetica + K4 cylinders to access their homes . UAP Bio + keys have been tested to ISO 22196:2011 and shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia Coli . They have also been tested to ISO 21702:2019 and shown to reduce SARS-CoV-2 .
Each Kinetica + K4 cylinder will be supplied with three Bio + keys and the lock has been designed as a one key solution for easy keying alike and an unrestricted keyway that makes it easier to have duplicate keys cut using the UAP Fullex Kinetica key blank . This ensures spare key availability and affordability and ensures the cylinder is suitable for both domestic use and small mastersuite installations for commercial projects or multi-occupancy environments .
Choice and Functionality Just like the vertical model , the UAP Fullex Kinetica + K4 Horizontal cylinder has been engineered to deliver reliable security and smooth operation throughout its service life , demonstrating consistent functionality in tests designed to simulate many years of normal usage . The result is more choice for fabricators and their customers , and a best in class solution that combines ease of installation and excellent performance for the end user .
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JUL / AUG 2022
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