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FAQ’s
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Frequently asked questions -
Q: is the ABS lock the most secure lock of its type and if so why?
A: We Feel it’s the most secure due to its unique patented lockable cam system, and obviously the independent testing house that evaluate locks do as well as they have had to come up with a new standard to accredit with . The lock will snap at the sacrificial point (it’s supposed to, at this point the burglar will probably give up – however if he knows what his doing he will snap the lock again to expose the cam. You see at this point the cam falls out on most if not all locks. But the ABS locking cam stays in place – and bypassing it at this point takes some serious knowledge, time. noise and tools to do so.
We have witnessed and seen other anti snap locks being bypassed in under a minuet by snapping!
Q: what’s a cam?
A: The cam is the little black knob in the middle of the cylinder that when the key
is inserted it turns with the key, flicking the gearing inside your door locking
mechanism(the full strip that runs down the door)(presuming that you have lift to
lock handles on your door) this is the most important part of the lock as once this
is compromised the door can be opened. Hence why ABS are so good a sit jams in place-
Q: What’s the difference between mk1 mk2 and mark 3 ABS cylinders?
A:Mark 1 cylinders had the magnetic pin in 1 position rather than at various positions – it was alleged that a hobbyist bumped the lock open, ABS were quick off the mark to introduce mark 2 and mark 3 which have additional features to stop this happening. Mark 3 has additional feature to aid in master keying(building suites) we have tried to bump and pick and snap this lock open and we cannot do it with over 20 years experience in the trade!
Q : The manufacturer sells the lock for £55,00 how come you are cheaper – is it the same standard of lock?
A: It’s the exact same standard of lock – we receive the very latest specs of locks straight from the factory. As we buy in bulk the greater amount we buy the bigger discount we receive and can pass on to our customers. Remember we not only sell online we supply and fit these every day to our reactive customers within the area that we operate. However the price at the door is at RRP and not £39.50
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