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[[Image:Lockwiki_Plug_Cylinder_side.jpg|thumb|300px|A standard [[ | [[Image:Lockwiki_Plug_Cylinder_side.jpg|thumb|300px|A standard [[pin-tumbler]] mortoise cylinder (right).]] | ||
A '''cylinder''' is a [[ | A '''cylinder''' (or '''shell''', '''housing''') is a [[lock]] component which holds the [[plug]], [[actuator]], and locking components. Though most commonly associated with [[pin-tumbler]] based lock designs, cylinders are used in many others, such as [[wafer]] and [[disc-detainer]]. | ||
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[[Image:Lockwiki_Cylinders.jpg|thumb|250px|Clockwise from top left: Mortoise, Euro, KIK, and Rim.]] | [[Image:Lockwiki_Cylinders.jpg|thumb|250px|Clockwise from top left: Mortoise, Euro, KIK, and Rim.]] | ||
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A threaded cylinder that screws into a [[door]] assembly and is held in place by set screws on each side. | A threaded cylinder that screws into a [[door]] assembly and is held in place by set screws on each side. | ||
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A cylinder that is inserted into a knob or housing, held in place by various methods depending on the housing's design. | A cylinder that is inserted into a knob or housing, held in place by various methods depending on the housing's design. | ||
=== Euro Profile === | === [[Euro Profile]] === | ||
A cylinder of a standard european format that is held in place by a screw that extends through the center of the cylinder. | A cylinder of a standard european format that is held in place by a screw that extends through the center of the cylinder. | ||
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* [[Shear_line|Shear Line]] | * [[Shear_line|Shear Line]] | ||
* [[Lock]] | * [[Lock]] | ||
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[[Category:Locks]] | [[Category:Locks]] |
Revision as of 01:08, 23 November 2010
Cylinder
A cylinder (or shell, housing) is a lock component which holds the plug, actuator, and locking components. Though most commonly associated with pin-tumbler based lock designs, cylinders are used in many others, such as wafer and disc-detainer.
Cylinder Types
Mortise
A threaded cylinder that screws into a door assembly and is held in place by set screws on each side.
Rim
A cylinder that is held in place by screws that extend through the cylinder itself.
Key in Knob (KIK)
A cylinder that is inserted into a knob or housing, held in place by various methods depending on the housing's design.
Euro Profile
A cylinder of a standard european format that is held in place by a screw that extends through the center of the cylinder.
See also
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