The APECS AP is our BSI 3 Star Kitemark, Sold Secure Diamond Standard Euro Cylinder which offers maximum protection. It safeguards from all forced methods of attack ranging from snapping, drilling, plug-extraction, picking and bumping.
Security Information
Anti-pick: 4 pins on each side
Anti-bump: double locking mechanism with track rail pins in combination with a unique shallow chamber
Anti-drill: 2 pins on each side of the cylinder shell + 5 on each side in the cylinder core
1 steel driver pin on each side
Snap-secure sacrificial point
Restricted key profile
10-year guarantee
5-year snap-secure guarantee
Product Information
Material: Brass and Hardened Carbon Steel
Mechanism Type: Pin Tumbler
Number of Differs: In Excess of 180,000
Number of Pins: 9
Variations: Key-Key & Thumbturn
Key Type: Restricted Profile Dimple Key
Number of Keys: 5
Finish Type: Brushed Brass/Brushed Satin Nickel
Packaging Type: Cardboard
Unique Features
Double locking mechanism with additional track rail pins
Patented interlocking mechanism and hardened cam protection block prevents from snapping and plug extraction
Patented ball-bearing connection ensures additional operation smoothness and strong fixing between the cylinder core and the cam
Operable from inside when lock is tampered with externally
The APECS AP cylinder is specifically designed to protect from unauthorised access by burglars. The AP cylinder is engineered with a unique sacrificial point, which when tampered with externally sets an interlocking cam mechanism into action, preventing any further damage to the internal parts of the cylinder, whilst still keeping the lock operable from the inside.
In the event of snapping, the home owner can still operate the door and exit the property due to the lock's unique mechanism which is engaged when the cylinders external section is snapped off. This mechanism slides the clutch into place, preventing further external damage and manipulation of the cam, whilst keeping the lock operable from the inside.