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Jiangsu Elite Lock Co., Ltd.
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Jiangsu Elite Lock Co.,Ltd. is a professional China Brass Australian Lock Cylinder Manufacturers and Australian Lock Cylinder Manufacturers. The factory has more than 20 years of production experience. The product has obtained the EU CE certification and passed the EN 1303:2015 test. At present, the products are mainly supplied to Yale Company and ASSA ABLOY Company.
The main products are more than 100 kinds of mortise door lock bodies of various specifications, dozens of special door locks, dozens of various lock cylinders, various stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and zinc alloy handles, which are widely used in wooden doors, Iron doors, stainless steel doors, aluminum alloy doors, and safety doors for various special purposes.
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What is the most common lock type in Australia?

The most common type of lock used in Australia is the pin tumbler cylinder lock. This type of lock uses a series of pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from being opened without the correct key. Pin tumbler locks are commonly used in residential and commercial settings and are available in a variety of configurations, including deadbolts, knob locks, and lever handle locks.
In addition to pin tumbler locks, other common types of locks used in Australia include mortise locks, which are often found on older doors, and electronic locks, which are becoming increasingly popular in commercial and high-security settings. However, pin tumbler locks remain the most widely used and recognized type of lock in Australia.

What are the different types of lock cylinders?

There are several types of lock cylinders, including: Pin tumbler cylinder: This is the most common type of cylinder lock, as it is used in many standard locks. It uses a series of pins of varying lengths to prevent the lock from being opened without the correct key. Wafer tumbler cylinder: This type of cylinder lock uses flat wafers instead of pins to prevent the lock from being opened without the correct key. Disc tumbler cylinder: This type of cylinder lock uses rotating discs instead of pins or wafers to prevent the lock from being opened without the correct key. Tubular cylinder: This type of cylinder lock uses a round key and is often found on vending machines, coin-operated laundry machines, and similar devices. Magnetic cylinder: This type of cylinder lock uses a magnetic key and is often found in high-security settings. Combination cylinder: This type of cylinder lock uses a combination of numbers or symbols instead of a key to open the lock. Smart lock cylinder: This type of cylinder lock can be opened using a smartphone app or other digital authentication methods. It's worth noting that some of these cylinder types can be used in combination with other types of locks, such as deadbolts or padlocks, to provide additional security. Additionally, some locks may use a combination of two or more types of cylinders to provide more robust protection against unauthorized entry.