Securistyle anti-manipulation door lock cylinder

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Feb 13, 2008

Securistyle technically advanced anti-manipulation door lock cylinder has been awarded a product kitemark for quality and safety.

The Securistyle anti-manipulation door lock cylinder has been specifically designed to prevent bumping - the latest form of burglary.

The cylinder is Kitemark approved to BS EN 1303:2005, BS 3621: 2007 and approved by Secured by Design, meeting the requirements of PAS24:2007.

Bumping is a growing threat and is on the increase due to the simplicity of the procedure and the lack of specialised tools needed to perform the crime.

Bumping does not damage the lock so there is no evidence of the crime, resulting in some insurance companies not paying out on a claim.

Securistyle's door cylinder features an 'active' bump resistant technology which engages a pin to lock the key out if anyone attempts to bump the cylinder.

The property is protected and the key is removed from circulation whilst providing evidence that a crime has been attempted.

Another benefit is a unique two-way key operation.

This means that if a key is left in the lock on the inside in normal circumstances, the lock can still be operated from the outside - ideal for elderly or immobile residents if neighbours, family members or other key holders need to gain access to the property.

Ken Evans, national specification manager at Securistyle says, "Within newbuild apartment blocks and social housing developments many properties will share the same style of key which increases the possibility of the bumping method being used to gain entry into a number of properties.

"Our anti-manipulation door cylinder has been specially designed to protect homeowners from this increasingly common crime and reassure them that they are safe and secure within their own homes.

We hope the kitemark accreditation will reinforce this even further".

The increase in 'bumping' burglary means that housebuilders, specifiers and homeowners need to consider the security benefits when choosing a door lock, as a poor quality system may compromise customers' safety.