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Safelock Identification
Safelock Systems Ltd is a trade distributor of high security locks
for safes and secure storage units. The company stocks locks from
manufacturers such as LAGARD, KABA, Tecnosicurezza, Stuv and Wittkopp.
» » DIRECTORS JASMINE HUNT-BROWN AND TONY BROWN
tell us in a bit more detail about some of the more popular
Safelocks and how to identify the specific type if it is not
immediately obvious.
ELECTRONIC LOCKS
There is wide selection of electronic safe locks installed
across the UK, and whilst the manufacturer may be clear from
insignia on the keypad, it is not always as easy to narrow down
the firmware level – which defines the available features, such
as number of users, audit facility etc.
‘A wide selection…’
The keypads above,
and any similar with the
LG or LAGARD logo are
fitted with LAGARD locks. As the keypads are interchangeable,
it may not always be possible to define the specific lock
required, without viewing the actual lock body.
BOLT TYPE
The bolt type is important as it defines how the lock interacts
with the boltworks of the safe.
(Latchbolt - also known as Slambolt or Springbolt)
Swingbolt
Deadbolt
Latchbolt
If access to the lock body is not possible,
some questions to the user may help to define
the bolt type:
Does the keypad turn to open? If not, and
if there is not a small knob fitted (As pictured,
unusual), the bolt is likely to be a swingbolt.
If the keypad turns, the bolt is likely to be
a deadbolt, which is further indicated by the
user needing to turn the keypad again to close, possibly in
conjunction with safe handles.
If the user does not need
to turn the keypad again to
close, and it feels as though the
keypad wants to spring back into
position, the bolt is likely to be
a latchbolt. Latchbolts are less
common as they are not certified
to EN1300 standard.
*Photos shown are examples of the wide range of electronic
safe locks that may be installed across the UK.
Please contact Safelock systems for more information.
FIRMWARE
The firmware is described in a
black box either somewhere on
the security label, or occasionally
embossed into the lock, and may
be one of those listed:
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