Abloy Protec

=Abloy Protec=

The Protec is a disc-detainer lock made by Abloy. The Protec uses nine or eleven discs that interface with a sidebar. One of the main features of the Protec is a "Disc Blocking System" that locks discs in place and makes various forms of attack more difficult.

The Protec is considered by many to be one of the best mechanical locks on the market. It is the latest in the Abloy disc-detainer line, succeeding the Abloy Exec.

Principles of operation
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Key security levels
The security level of a Protec key defines the availability of key blanks or key duplication. Diamond, the highest level, involves key profiles that can only be obtained from Abloy directly.


 * Diamond
 * Keys are available directly from Abloy. Full registration information must be provided.


 * Ruby
 * Each Abloy Protec Centre has its own keyway profile. These profile keys are only available from the original distribution centre.


 * Emerald
 * Like Ruby level, but the original supplier can provide additional keys. Abloy can provide keys if the original supplier is unknown.


 * Sapphire
 * Keys can be obtained at any Abloy Protec Centre by providing a key identification card. Keycards contain both keyway and indirect bitting information.

Disassembly instructions
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Vulnerabilities
The Protec's design enables it to resist a variety of common attacks, particularly lockpicking. There are no confirmed non-destructive attacks against Protec cylinders in the public domain. In theory, the Protec is vulnerable to the following:


 * Lockpicking
 * Impressioning
 * Decoding