What is a door lock cylinder?

The lock cylinder is the internal mechanism within the lock. Interchangeable lock cylinders are commonly found in residential and office doors, while storefront lock cylinders are commonly found in retail and business doors. lock cylinders can also be found in the ignition of most vehicles. If you want to change the key in the lock, you may need to replace the cylinder. Fortunately, doing so is easy as long as you have the right tools and follow the right steps.

• Is every door lock cylinder the same?

• What are the common door lock cylinders on the market?

• What are the installation requirements for the door lock cylinder?

Is every door lock cylinder the same?

Each type of door lock cylinder has a different construction, but let's take a look at the anatomy of a typical door lock commonly used in homes or light commercial buildings. The main components of the door lock are the lock cylinder, the bolt, the lock box and the striker.

It is useful for any DIY enthusiast to understand how things work around the home. Knowing the different parts that work together to make the door handle and door lock cylinder work can help you solve small problems on your own.

What are the common door lock cylinders on the market?

Cylinder Type – Insert Cylinder

The mortise cylinder is a round threaded cylinder that is screwed into the lock body. Depending on the depth of the cylinder, you may need to install spacers to keep the cylinder flush with the lock. Ferrule cylinders are available in standard keyways and interchangeable cores.

Cylinder Type – Rim Cylinder

Rim Cylinder Another common type of cylinder is the Rim Cylinder. It is usually only used for exporting equipment. It looks similar to a mortise cylinder but has a long tailpipe at the end. 90% of the time you will need to order a rim cylinder if your outlet device is key accessible from the outside. However, some types of exterior trim and outlet fitting brands use insert cylinders. Much like insert cylinders, rim cylinders are available in standard keyway and interchangeable core styles.

What are the installation requirements for the door lock cylinder?

Before installing the door lock cylinder, we need to check the direction of opening the door. Only after confirming the direction of the door can we determine which side our door lock cylinder should be installed on. Under normal circumstances, where the hinge of the door is, that side is the opening direction of the door. The door lock must be installed on the side of the door opening direction, so as to ensure that the installation direction of the door lock cylinder is correct, and the door lock cylinder can play a protective role if the door lock is installed in the correct direction.

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