Types of Locks - Choose Ideal Lock for your Home

Are you thinking of changing the entrance lock to your house? We know that the most important thing for you is the family and the security of each one of them inside the home, that is why the choice of a lock can become very complex due to the wide variety of options that the market today.

In this post, we will see the different types of locks that are commercially available for the different needs of each home.Recessed or embedded locks: inlay lockThese types of locks are the best known and the most used, especially in reinforced doors. It is characterized mainly by having a mechanism that allows opening by means of a handle, which is what turns the latch. They are ideal to separate common spaces from home.

Tubular Locks: tubular locks

These locks are characterized in that the latch and the lock are joined by the same mechanism. It can be closed from the inside simply by pressing a button. Usually used in room and bathroom doors, where we close from the inside.

Cylindrical locks: cylindrical locks

This type of locks is also known as the tree profile, which is used in Europe, characterized by having the centerpiece of the mechanism in the form of a water pump, where the key is introduced to open and close the door. Usually used mainly on exterior doors of houses.

Overlap Locks:

These locks are characterized mainly by having a mechanism in which the mechanism is exposed on the other side of the door, this can be a great inconvenience so it is important that the material that is ready to use, to prevent them from being forced easily... They are widely used in thin doors such as those facing the terraces or the garden.

Multipoint locks:

One of the greatest features in this type of locks, is that it is composed of several anchors or locks on the upper, central and lower side of the door, but it has only one mechanism where all the locks are activated, this makes them very safe and difficult to force, since they also hinder the levers because of the design and distribution it has.

Digital locks:It is here that we will go deeper as this type of locks is being requested today... but why so much fury? Now we explain it to you!!!

Mainly women often use large wallets to carry the necessary and more! The problem arises when you are going to arrive at your house and you have the keys inside that great world that is your wallet, can you imagine never having to look for the keys to enter your house again? or leave behind the fear of having your wallet stolen with your keys.

All this is already possible at Decodeal since we understand that security is the most important thing in your home, we offer you the best solutions so that you and everyone you want can get home safely.

Replacing a key with the fingerprint, code or even a card and best of all, it cannot be duplicated or copied.

... What if the power goes out? Don't worry! that your lock will continue to work since it works on batteries and you will have to change the ones that come in the minimum installation after three years, so you will not spend money buying batteries at any time. You will know when it is time to change them when you notice that the lock emits an alert.

You also won't have to worry about getting wet on rainy days since it's made of metal, so it can be installed outdoors without any problem.

Are you still wondering what is the difference between the conventional locks you have today and a digital lock?

Well, conventional locks have a mechanical system so their opening is done by means of a toothed key, which is very easy to duplicate and this is a great risk for the security of your home.

One of the biggest differences of digital locks is that it can be opened using a card, a numeric key, a fingerprint or can you imagine opening the door only with your cell phone?

Another advantage that digital locks have is that you can control who enters your home, they should only deny access to the employer to the footprint of that unwanted and ready person.

As for the design of these locks, unlike conventional ones, they are very aesthetic and adaptable to the modern style that houses and apartments have today.

And if you keep wondering how reliable and secure these digital locks can be, let me tell you that they offer a higher level of protection since they have several functions.

They have alarms, so when someone tries to open with wrong access or is entered with an incorrect code, the digital lock will be temporarily locked and your home remains safe.

Main types of digital locks that Decodeal deals with: Digital locks with code:

These types of locks have a different code opening between 4 and 8 digits, allow up to 30 user codes, are characterized by a satin white finish, with a keyboard illuminated at night, are very weatherproof.

In addition, they have an alarm to alert the low battery, automatic closing and are designed for doors of 30 mm, 45 mm and do use AA batteries. Decodeal offers a wide range of digital door locks in India and worldwide online at best prices.

Fingerprint locks:With these digital locks, you don't need more than your finger, yes, as you read it!

Your fingerprint is the key to enter your home, you also have the option to enter using a code. They have the capacity to record up to 20 different fingerprints and 30 user codes.

Digital locks with card:

Do you remember that in hotels there is a door opening system for a card? Can you imagine arriving at your home and taking out only your card to enter your home?

Although this type of digital lock is one of the most used mainly in hotels, it can also be a good option to provide security to your home, it works perfectly on the basis of an electronic system which allows its opening by means of a proximity card or also a code reader.

There are models for glass doors that no longer need drilling to install them.

And which one do you choose? If you want more information or want to install a new lock, contact us and we will send you a technician as soon as possible. Decodeal also offers a wide range of home hardware, bathroom fittings, door, window accessories, and mortise locks online in India.

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