5 Lever Mortice Deadlock
We at Cardiff and Newport 24 Hour Locksmith can fit new or change existing Chubb type 5 lever Mortise deadlocks, when the keys have been lost or stolen, or when a customer moves into a new home or business premises in Newport and Cardiff.
A 5 lever mortise lock is also known as a deadlock as well as a Chubb lock. This type of lock normally has a long back door type key and once locked cannot be opened from either side of the door without using the key. This Lock is available as either a standard 5 lever version or a higher grade BS 3621 5 Lever version.
Need to change or open or fit a new 5 lever lock in Newport or Cardiff then contact Cardiff and Newport 24 Hour Locksmith at 0800 0520011 or you can also ring us at 01633672386.
5 Lever Lock Security Features
Most modern 5 lever Mortise deadlocks will have the following security features:
- Hardened steel rollers in the lock bolt to help prevent cutting through the bolt.
- Security curtain around the keyhole to help prevent tampering and lock picking.
- A minimum of approximately 500 key differs.
- A steel box frame receiver for the lock bolt.
BS 3621 Versions of this lock would have additional features of a higher specification.
Types of 5 lever mortice deadlock
Mortise deadlocks are supplied in various shapes and sizes; the most common are 64mm and 76mm back sets. However, there are other less common sizes available.
They are also available as either a deadlock version where a deadbolt is operated by a key, or sash lock version which has a key operated deadbolt and a handle operated latch mechanism in the same lock case.
Makes of 5 lever mortice deadlocks
Conventionally Chubb was the predominant brand of 5 lever deadlock; therefore people still refer such type of lock as a Chubb lock. However, nowadays a lot of manufacturers produce these locks such as: ERA, Union, Assa Abloy, Legge, Yale and many others.
To know more about 5 lever Mortise deadlocks call Cardiff and Newport 24 Hour Locksmith at 0800 0520011 or you can also ring us at 01633672386.
