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[[Image:Lockwiki_Plug_Cylinder_side.jpg|thumb|300px|A standard [[pin-tumbler]] mortise cylinder (right).]] | [[Image:Lockwiki_Plug_Cylinder_side.jpg|thumb|300px|A standard [[pin-tumbler]] mortise cylinder (right).]] | ||
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]]. | A '''cylinder''' (or '''shell''', '''housing''') is a [[lock]] component which holds the [[plug]], [[actuator]], and locking components. Though most commonly associated with [[Pin tumbler |pin-tumbler]] based lock designs, cylinders are used in many others, such as [[wafer]], [[lever]], and [[Disc detainer |disc-detainer locks]]. | ||
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The three common oval-shaped cylinders are known as the Scandinavian Oval (or Nordic Oval), the UK Oval, and the Australian Oval (or 570 Oval). The 570-type is a reference to the Lockwood 570. | The three common oval-shaped cylinders are known as the Scandinavian Oval (or Nordic Oval), the UK Oval, and the Australian Oval (or 570 Oval). The 570-type is a reference to the Lockwood 570. | ||
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File:Scandinavian oval cylinders rear-HVLogic.jpg |Scandinavian oval cylinders, rear view. | |||
File:Australian oval cylinders rear-HVLogic.jpg |Australian oval cylinders, rear view. | |||
File:Scandinavian oval cylinders side-HVLogic.jpg |Scandinavian oval cylinders, side view. | |||
File:Australian oval cylinders side-HVLogic.jpg |Australian oval cylinders, side view. | |||
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File:Goal-V18-D9-size-compare.jpg | A [[Goal V18]] cylinder compared to the [[Goal D9]] (bottom) | File:Goal-V18-D9-size-compare.jpg | A [[Goal V18]] cylinder compared to the [[Goal D9]] (bottom) | ||
File:IKON_TK5_euro_key_01_crop-SiskoSpaceman.png | [[IKON TK5]] euro profile cylinder and key | File:IKON_TK5_euro_key_01_crop-SiskoSpaceman.png | [[IKON TK5]] euro profile cylinder and key | ||
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Revision as of 19:33, 20 December 2022
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, lever, and disc-detainer locks.
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.
Oval
The three common oval-shaped cylinders are known as the Scandinavian Oval (or Nordic Oval), the UK Oval, and the Australian Oval (or 570 Oval). The 570-type is a reference to the Lockwood 570.
Scandinavian oval cylinders, rear view.
Australian oval cylinders, rear view.
Scandinavian oval cylinders, side view.
Australian oval cylinders, side view.
Gallery
See also
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