Anti Snap Locks Sheffield

What are anti-snap locks?

Anti-snap locks are locks designed to prevent the cylinder being forced to break with a sacrifical area breaking off preventing access to the cental cam of the lock cylinder.

Firstly, this anti snap lock is a guarantee that when you close your door and lock it, no person can break in to gain entry. This method of forced entry is known as Lock Snapping.

It is important to know that this anti snap lock is designed to break at the cut point when enough force is applied.

This disables the lock from whatever side has been attacked. You can still use the lock as normal from the inside which still allows use of that particular door in the short term until the lock is replaced.

£5,000 Guarantee

Not surprisingly, no one in Sheffield has ever claimed the £5,000 Guarantee and Burglars continue to be unsuccessful in attempts to snap Anti-snap locks to gain entry into peoples homes and businesses.

Can burglars break anti-snap locks?

You go to bed at night and lock all of the doors (each door of course has an Anti-snap lock installed). The following morning you wake up and go downstairs.

Unbeknown to you, a Burglar has attempted to snap the lock on the rear door in an attempt to gain entry. At this stage, from the inside you will not notice any difference to the working of the Anti-snap lock attacked as it unlocks & locks with no problem.

It is only when you step outside and see the damage to the lock area that you will become aware. The outside of the lock attacked in this scenario is not accessible and so the burglar will not be able to gain access.

The main part of the lock is intact and working with the sacrificial part of the lock doing its job by denying access to the central cam. A replacement lock and handle can be fitted in less than 30 minutes.

What do anti-snap locks look like?

Anti-snap locks installed by SheffLOCK can be recognised by the three stars and a diamond accreditation marking on the front of the lock face.

The Ultion door lock is fast becoming the number one choice for all UPVC and composite door companies and is the main brand used by householders who are conscious about home security.

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SheffLOCK are one of only a few official Ultion key centres in Sheffield and we strongly advise all households to have these burglary prevention locks supplied and fitted.

Call now to discuss Ultion Locks Sheffield and Ultion keys Sheffield.

Manufacturers warranty

Each Anti-snap lock has a 12 month manufacturers warranty should it not work correctly through no fault of your own. It is important to note that the following scenarios are NOT covered by this warranty:

1. The door becoming misaligned and therefore causing the anti-snap lock to malfunction.
2. The key snaps in the anti-snap lock and causes it to malfunction.
3. Inserting regular WD40 or lubricant oil into the anti snap lock and it subsequently malfunctions.
4. The anti-snap lock is attacked and is disabled as a consequence - this usually means an unsuccessful burglary attempt which is what the lock is designed to defend against - it has done exactly what it is supposed to do and kept you safe!

Guide to servicing the Anti-snap lock

To maintain the smooth operation a well installed anti-snap lock just needs lubricating every 6 months.

We suggest that this be carried out when the clocks are put forward and then when they are put back.

Do not use oils or WD40.

LUTION XM graphite powder from SheffLOCK maintains smooth key turning and prolongs your anti-snap lock life.

Ultion Lution Graphite Lubricant from SheffLOCK is only £3.50 per bottle and can be purchased via our online shop: Buy Now.

Are 3-star locks worth it?

Your door may look great, feel solid, and have a great multi-point lock, but what’s the point if it can be disabled in a few seconds via an inadequate cylinder lock? Here are a few reasons why this 3-star anti-snap lock is different:

Approved by everyone

As well as being approved by the Police and achieving the highest Kitemark star rating, anti-snap locks are tested by locksmiths with the Master Locksmith Association and accredited with their highest standard, Sold Secure Diamond. See our Approved Locks article.

294,970 key combinations

Most upvc door locks have only 5 or 6 pins. Ultion uses 11. This means that Ultion creates nearly 3 times the amount of key combinations required for the highest standard.

When the anti-snap lock detects an attack it activates Lockdown Mode. A hidden firing pin in Ultion’s core secures the central cam and stops the intruder being able to open the door.

Can you drill anti-snap locks?

It is a well known fact that 13% of locks are broken into via drilling. Both ends of every anti-snap lock feature 20 hardened steel pins and plates each one positioned precisely to protect your lock from a drill attack.

Each pin and plate is made from hardened steel, precisely positioned to protect against attempts at drilling your anti-snap lock. The Ultion door lock now carries a £5,000 Guarantee it will not be snapped or drilled and entry gained.

Unbeaten in every test, literally

Ultion 3*, Sold Secure Diamond Lock. Don’t risk your security. Secure your home with Ultion.

Trusted to protect. 96% would recommend to friends and family. £2,000 how much we'll give you if you're burgled by snapping.

How do I know if I have anti-snap locks fitted?

Double sacrificial protection with 89% of door locks broken by snapping. Lock snapping is the most common method of burglary technique because it is quick, quiet and requires little skill. The Ultion anti snap door lock is designed to snap safely and in a controlled way.

This introduces LockDown Mode™, a hidden lock activates when an attack is detected.

Powered by Molybdenum.25% denser than iron. Molybdenum is used in high strength superalloys. Its sixth highest melting point of any alloy and ability to withstand pressures up to 300,000 pounds per square inch are why it features in the production of military air craft and housing the attack lock in Ultion.

All-new anti-pick pin. Less than 2% of locks are broken into via picking or bumping. But we've got you covered just in case.

Self cleaning keyway

Self-cleaning keyway. Everytime you use an Ultion key, the contoured keyway cleans away any dust and debris before it enters your door lock, preventing future mechanical faults like jamming.

Use Lution XM Lock Lubricant to keep your lock in warranty

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How do burglars snap locks?

Lock snapping burglary is a prolific method of entry that has been used by criminals for over a decade.

It is believed that this method originated in the West Yorkshire area of the UK sometime in 2007 and quickly spread throughout the country.

The method targets inadequate euro locks and UPVC handles on doors such as composite, UPVC, Patio and french doors to name a few.

The unfortunate reality is that these type of inadequate locks and handles are fitted as standard to the majority of doors installed everyday to members of the public who are sadly still unaware of how vulnerable to burglary they are.

Burglary Detectives

In 2007 the prolific burglary method of lock snapping was born in the West Yorkshire area.

This method of entry targeted euro lock cylinders as show cased in the video above and quickly spread throughout the country becoming the favoured method of entry for the burglar.

As Ex-Police officers, SheffLOCK know first-hand how difficult it is from a police prospective to apprehend those responsible as the method is quick, quiet and leaves very little if any opportunities for forensics to be obtained.

If a criminal is not seen, heard or leaves any forensic opportunities it makes the task of apprehending the persons responsible extremely difficult hence when a burglar uses this tactic a large amount of lock snapping type burglaries occur in a short period of time.

In 2014 Brisant Secure released the TS007 3 star diamond (Sold Secure) accredited anti-snap lock euro cylinder.

The TS007 3 star accreditation and the more aggressive Sold Secure Diamond testing accreditation is regarding having passed the Police and Insurance approved testing’s against all recognised attack methods including drilling, bumping, picking and snapping.

We strongly advise you check you current locks here via our quick lock assessment guide.

Quiet and quick

Year on year statistics and our own personal experience as former Police officers has shown that burglars commit this method of entry at all times of the day, whether persons are in the property or not due to this method of entry being relatively quiet and scarily quick to commit.

On many occasions, if the offence is committed whilst people are asleep in bed, they awake to discover that they have been burgled but unfortunately heard nothing.

As a burglary prevention company we attend lock snapping burglary scenes on a consistent basis as the majority of home owners are still unaware or misinformed of the dangers of non accredited euro locks being installed.

Ultion Padlocks

A great feature of the Ultion range of locks is the ability to use the same key on differing types of lock for external doors, garage door and padlocks.

The Ultion range of padlocks are insurance approved and carry the highest security accreditations for securing your home and valuables.

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Garage door lock

Ultion garage door locks. Your Ultion door key can also be used for your garage door by using the keyed alike feature where the lock can be pinned to the exact same combination as your house door key. Call us for further information or fill in the form at the top of the page.

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