Features of Solid Brass Lock Cylinder

1. Material characteristics
Solid Brass Lock Cylinder is usually made of pure copper or brass containing zinc alloy, and has the following significant characteristics:
Corrosion resistance: Brass has good corrosion resistance and can effectively resist the erosion of humid environment, salt and chemical substances, and is suitable for outdoor, marine environment or industrial sites.
Rust resistance: Due to the stable chemical properties of copper, brass lock cylinder is not easy to rust and maintain long-term performance.
Softness and processability: Brass is soft and easy to process precisely, which can realize complex lock cylinder design and manufacturing.
Aesthetics: After polishing, the brass surface presents a natural golden luster and has high decorative effect.

2. Structural design
Solid Brass Lock Cylinder has various designs, and common structures include:
Multi-pin design such as 6-pin, 7-pin, and 8-pin: Lock cylinders with different numbers of pins correspond to different security levels. The more pins, the more difficult it is to unlock.
Schlage-C keyway: This keyway design is one of the industry standards, with strong compatibility and suitable for a variety of lock models.
Re-entry design: Some lock cylinders support key reinsertion function, which is convenient for users to change keys.
Anti-pry design: The lock cylinder may be equipped with an anti-pry mechanism inside, such as a mushroom-shaped anti-drilling hole or an anti-pry spring, to enhance security.

3. Durability and protection
Solid brass lock cylinders show excellent durability and protection due to their material and structural design:
High strength and anti-twisting ability: Brass material has high hardness and strength, can withstand large external forces, and is not easy to be twisted or damaged.
Anti-cutting ability: The use of hardened steel chain or steel bolt further improves the anti-cutting performance of the lock cylinder.
Anti-violent destruction: The ball bearing locking mechanism and hardened steel chain inside the lock cylinder provide the highest level of anti-pry protection.

4. Applicable scenarios
Solid brass lock cylinders are widely used in the following scenarios due to their excellent performance:
Construction sites and marine environments: Weatherbuilt® Plus series brass locks are designed for harsh environments and are suitable for construction sites, offshore platforms, etc.
Industrial and commercial places: such as factories, warehouses, offices and other places, which require high-security locks.
Home and residential: used for door locks, drawer locks, etc., to provide reliable daily security protection.
Special uses: such as car locks, padlocks, etc., to meet the needs of specific scenarios.

5. Customized services
Many brands provide customized solid brass lock cylinder services to meet the needs of different customers:
Key configuration services: including Keyed Alike (KA), Master Keying (MK) and other key configuration methods.
Size and surface treatment: users can choose different sizes (such as 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, etc.) and surface treatments (such as polishing, chrome plating, etc.) according to their needs.
Special functions: such as resettable digital coded lock cylinders, suitable for modern smart locks.

6. Security performance
The security performance of solid brass lock cylinders is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
High security level: Meet ANSI Grade 2 or higher standards to ensure the reliability of locks under extreme conditions.
Multiple protection mechanisms: such as anti-intimidation mechanism, anti-drilling design, etc., effectively prevent illegal intrusion.
Fireproof performance: Some locks are UL certified and have a certain fireproof level.

7. Environmental protection and sustainability
The production process of solid brass lock core pays attention to environmental protection, and the materials are recyclable, which is in line with the concept of sustainable development.