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Why ABS? - Avocet Hardware? ›
Avocet ABS® locks are tested regularly and independently by police, locksmiths and security professionals. ABS is the only lock to have held the Sold Secure Diamond accreditation every year since launched in 2010. ABS is accredited and tested to the following standards: Police Preferred Secured by Design specification.
Are Avocet ABS locks any good? ›The power of an ABS lock
Rigorous testing has all but confirmed that Avocet ABS locks are resistant to lock snapping, bumping, and drilling. The ABS diamond grade cylinder proved its strong endurance against any forced entry methods using drills, screwdrivers, and claw hammers.
Unlock the doors with ABS keys
What separates ABS Hardware from a traditional lock and key is its higher level of security. ABS locks provide an added layer of protection against lock snapping, which is a common method that intruders will use to infiltrate your home.
You don't have to register your code but you do have to present your key code card at a cutting centre if you have not registered your information. Registering ensures that you can get extra keys cut even if you have lost your card or can't remember which key code was for what door.
What are the cons of ABS keycaps? ›- ABS tends to be thinner than PBT (although this isn't always the case)
- Prone to fading.
- Affected by friction/chemicals from hands (and possibly UV rays according to some) causing glossy shine.
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene(ABS) is a copolymer plastic that is commonly used in the production of keycaps for keyboards. ABS plastic is used because it is durable and resistant, but cheap to produce. It is impact resistant, so it can withstand millions of keystrokes before cracking or breaking.
Are ABS keycaps worth it? ›Pros of ABS Keycaps
Keycaps made from ABS don't shrink as much during the molding process as keycaps made using PBT, which makes them easier (and cheaper) to manufacture. In fact, ABS holds its shape so well that it's commonly used in PBT keycap sets for larger keys (like the spacebar).
ABS key cutting with Meridian Security
It is easy, all you need to do is just enter the ABS code supplied on your ABS security card in the box above. If you are ordering additional keys to an ABS you a purchasing, please enter the text CUT KEY TO CYLINDER ORDERED in the box above.
For most of the Kryptonite locks, it's a free replacement service for the first two keys ($12 for one key if your lock is not in the 'key safe' program). Complete the form information that consists of the lock's type, model, and key number. Then proceed to the checkout to complete your order.
How do you cut abs without melting? ›Use blades meant for cutting plastic.
Ensure you're using a blade meant for cutting plastic. Use a thicker blade so the plastic does not melt and stick back together. Other alternatives include cutter tools or a grinder with a metal cutting blade.
What is a Avocet key for? ›
Often used as: Door Keys and possibly more... Suits Locks by the following manufacturers: ABS, Avocet Hardware and possibly more...
Who makes ABS locks? ›Welcome to the Avocet Hardware website, home of the ABS Cylinder. For decades, Avocet have been supplying the trade and public alike with the highest quality door and window hardware.
What is the best door lock to prevent break ins? ›Best High-Security Door Lock
CR's take: The Medeco Maxum 11TR503-19 is the strongest deadbolt across all of our lock categories. It's top-notch for drilling, withstands kick-ins very well, and is designed in a way that makes it quite difficult to pick.
Are bike locks actually secure? A good bike lock can deter all but the most determined thieves. However, no bike lock is unbeatable. For the best security, you should look for locks made of hardened steel, with secure locking mechanisms that are opened with a key (instead of a combination).