1. Traditional mechanical lock core
1. Grade A lock cylinder
A-grade lock cylinder is an older lock cylinder, and its technical opening time is usually within 1 minute. The keys of this type of lock core are mostly cross-plate or crescent-shaped, with a row of concave key grooves on one or both sides. Due to relatively low security, Class A lock cylinders have been gradually eliminated from the market, but they can still be seen in some old buildings or temporary places.
2. Class B lock cylinder
Compared with Class A lock cylinders, the safety of Class B lock cylinders has been significantly improved, and the technical opening time is generally within 5 minutes. The key shape of Class B lock cylinder is more complex. The key slot is single or double-sided with two rows of concave or cylindrical multi-point concave key holes. This type of lock cylinder is widely used in homes, apartments and other places, providing a certain degree of anti-theft performance.
3. Super Grade B (Grade C) lock cylinder
Super Class B lock cylinder, also known as Class C lock cylinder, is one of the most secure lock cylinders on the market. Its technical activation time exceeds 270 minutes, and it cannot even be activated by technology. The key shape of the super B-level lock cylinder is complex. The key groove is single-sided or double-sided with two rows of concave and S shapes, or an inner and outer double snake-shaped internal milling groove structure. This type of lock cylinder is widely used in high-end residences, commercial places and other places where high security is required.
2. Electronic lock cylinder
1. Fingerprint lock cylinder
The fingerprint lock cylinder uses fingerprint recognition technology to unlock, which is highly secure and convenient. Users only need to place their finger on the fingerprint recognition area, and the system will automatically verify and unlock. This type of lock cylinder is widely used in places that require high security, such as banks, vaults, etc.
2. Password lock cylinder
The password lock cylinder is unlocked by entering a digital password, which provides a certain degree of security and convenience. Users can set passwords according to their preferences and needs, and the passwords can be changed. This type of lock cylinder is widely used in homes, apartments, offices and other places.
3. IC card lock core
The IC card lock cylinder uses an IC card or RFID card to unlock, which is highly convenient and has a certain degree of security. Users only need to bring the card close to the sensing area of the lock cylinder, and the system will automatically verify and unlock. This type of lock cylinder is widely used in access control systems, parking lots and other places that require frequent access.
3. Special application lock cylinder
1. Car lock cylinder
A car lock cylinder is a lock cylinder specially designed for car door locks and has a specific size and shape. This type of lock cylinder is usually made of high-strength materials to ensure good performance in harsh environments. Car lock cylinders have higher security requirements because cars are private property with high value.
2. Safe lock cylinder
Safe lock cylinders feature high-security mechanical or electronic lock cylinders designed to protect valuables. This type of lock cylinder usually uses multiple protection mechanisms, such as passwords, fingerprints, mechanical locks, etc., to ensure the safety of valuables.
3. Bicycle lock cylinder
The bicycle lock cylinder is a lock cylinder specially designed for bicycle anti-theft locks, with a smaller size and lightweight design. This type of lock cylinder is usually made of high-strength alloy materials to ensure that it can maintain good anti-theft performance in harsh environments.
4. Customized lock cylinder
With the increasing demand for personalization, customized lock cylinders have gradually become a popular product on the market. Lock cylinder manufacturers can produce customized lock cylinders according to customers' specific needs, including special sizes, shapes, materials, etc. This type of lock cylinder is usually used in places that require special security requirements, such as high-end residences, commercial buildings, etc.
5. Other types of lock cylinders
In addition to the common lock cylinder types mentioned above, there are also other types of lock cylinders, such as padlock lock cylinders, glass door lock cylinders, etc. Padlock cylinders are usually used for padlocks and have a simple structure and low cost; glass door lock cylinders are specially designed for glass doors and have the characteristics of combining beauty and safety.