Types of Hinged Locking Mechanisms

It's the first thing people see when they come to your house. It's the last thing you see when you leave. And it keeps out burglars, intruders, and lost dogs. Your front door is one of the most important parts of your home—and a great place to add some security in case something happens while you're away. Here are a few types of locking hinges you can use to secure the most important entry point in your home.

Deadbolt

A deadbolt is a type of locking mechanism that can only be unlocked by a key or handle. This bolt can be retracted by turning a key or knob or pushing in a lever located near the thumb turn on interior doors. A deadbolt can make a door more resistant to entry without the correct key, as well as make the door more resistant to forced entry.

Lockwood Bore Lock

A bore lock is your typical lockable door handle and knobs. It is designed specifically to fit into the doorframe and can be fitted by a locksmith. It's more secure than other types of locks, but it still provides easy access to your home when needed.

Have a look at the full range of Lockwood bore locks to find a style that matches your home. And if you’d like to double your front door security you can get the Lockwood Symmetry^® Security Entrance Set which comes with a matching bore lock and deadbolt.

Lockset

A lockset is a set of locks and latches (much the same as the bore lock) that can be installed on the inside or outside of a door. They are used to secure doors and windows, sometimes on both sides of the door. Locksets can be made from metal or plastic and come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles to suit many different applications.

Entrance Locks

The most common type of door lock is known as an entrance lock because it’s used on the inside of the door (i.e., it cannot be operated from outside the room) and can be locked and unlocked with a key.

Deadlatches, Nightlatches and Deadlocks

Deadlatches, nightlatches and deadlocks are very similar types of hinge-locking mechanisms that are usually operated by a key on the outside and a thumb turn on the inside of the door.  The biggest difference is that deadlocks need to be manually locked whereas night latches lock automatically when the door is closed.

Find A Hinge Door Lock For Your Home

You've probably heard about a lot of different types of door locks, but you might not know which one is right for your home. We hope this article has helped to clear things up! From deadbolts and bore locks to locksets and entrance locks, all these options offer a variety of benefits depending on what type of door they'll go on. If we have not covered every possible scenario here then please feel free to contact us so our experts can help out further with any questions or concerns.