Discover with us the types of cabinet locks in this article: we will see together how the OMR catalog offers a wide range of cabinet locks compatible with universal standards and characterized by an increasing level of complexity and technology. Our company has been manufacturing locks for over 50 years, and over time we have specialized, opened new production lines, and today we cover the entire security sector for companies, offices, and workshops: from simple cam (or cam) locks to biometric fingerprint locks.
Let’s dive into this journey on the evolution of locker locks in a quick roundup!
- Universal cam locks with flat keys
- Padlockable lock
- Mechanical combination lock
- Smart lock with badge and number code
- Biometric budget lock, whose installation video you see.
universal cam lock
Classic, inexpensive locker locks offer an excellent level of security. Cam locks, also known as pawls or cylinders, consist of a lock body, a barrel, and a rear cam that rotates to lock or unlock the locker door. The mechanism that determines locking is in the barrel, a zinc alloy cylinder that can be plate-cylinder or, in the premium version, brass pin tumbler. Threaded-body cam locks are attached to thewood or metal locker door with a nut or horseshoe clip. This simple and effective type of locking system can be enhanced by hierarchical access management systems, passepartout keys, and accessories such as dust blades and stainless steel finish for harsh environments (wet or dusty), or handles for a more comfortable and ergonomic grip. The key, the strength of this solution, is also its Achilles’ heel: losing it is easy, and it will not always be easy to access the locker if it is lost (unless you have a universal pull-out rods lock).
Strengths:
- Good level of security
- Quick and easy installation
- Hierarchical access and passkey systems (optional)
- Numerous accessories.
Weaknesses:
- In case of lost keys, a locksmith is needed.
Padlockable locks
Lock locks for locker rooms offer the advantage of entrusting security to the locker user, and the level of security provided basically depends on the lock that is applied. Lock locks consist of an ergonomic handle, a threaded body within which a free rods (specially shaped) moves, and the cam that determines opening and closing depending on the position. Once the hole lock is inserted, it will be impossible to rotate the handle due to the special shape of the barrels. These locker room locks are fixed with a nut or horseshoe clip and can be installed on metal or wooden lockers because it adapts to the different thickness of the doors.
Strengths:
- Durable and inexpensive
- Each user uses their own lock
- Ergonomic handle
- Customizable with company logos and data.
Weaknesses:
- The level of security depends on the lock
- In case the lock keys are lost, a locksmith is needed.
Mechanical combination locks (with emergency key)
The next evolutionary step is the mechanical combination locker locks, the first keyless lock in this carrel. The locking system relies on plastic cylinders, rotating them to enter the numerical combination that unlocks the lock. Again, installation is quick and fast, and the lock fits perfectly in the hole of keyed or padlockable locks, thanks to a design attentive to universal standards. The locker combination lock consists of a moisture- and scratch-resistant plastic outer body and an internal combination mechanism that allows the barrel and thus the cam to be unlocked. What happens if the user forgets the code? No problem, thanks to the master key it is possible to unlock the lock and restore normal locker functionality in an instant, and without external intervention.
Strengths:
- Keyless opening and locking
- Tough and durable
- Quick and easy installation
- Private mode with fixed code, or public mode with different code at each opening
- Thanks to the master key, you can open the lock even if you forget the code.
Weaknesses:
- It takes up a little more space than a regular lock
- The process of setting the code may require installing instructions on the cabinet.
Electronic locks with numeric combination, and with badges (Hellock!)
Smart locks with badges and numeric combination offer a premium user experience. Hellock series locks consist of an engineered plastic lock body, a mechanical barrel, and the locking cam or cam. They can be installed to apply to the door, or flush-mounted thanks to the steel strike plate that acts as a retainer. The lock operates via various protocols (NFC, RFID, Bluetooth) and can be opened simply by approaching a badge, bracelet, or key fob that has been matched to the lock. A numeric unlock code can also be set. This electronic locker lock is powered by a standard buffer battery, which lasts up to 10 years. The lock is opened and locked by the knob on the body. It is available in two colors (white, black) and in vertical or horizontal versions. Again, it is possible to set the lock in private mode with a fixed code, or public mode with a different code each time it is opened.
Strengths:
- Keyless opening and locking
- Buffer battery lasts up to 5 or even up to 10 years (depending on model and use).
- Management with badges, wristbands or key fobs. RFID and NFC technology
- Management with hierarchical numeric codes (master, user)
- Private mode with fixed code, or public mode with different code at each opening
- Logs last opened, last accessed, managed via app
- IP54 certified (dust and splash proof)
- Quick and fast installation (standard hole).
Weaknesses:
- The lock signals low battery, but in case it gets to zero you need to use powerbank or special key to unlock it
- The process of setting the code may be require installing instructions on the cabinet.
Biometric budget lock
The biometrically scanned budget lock offers a luxury experience: it combines high tech, style, and elegance in a compact lock. It consists of a metal outer body with a fingerprint sensor, an electronic locking system, and a cam for locking the locker. Installation is quick and easy because it meets industry standards and the hole is fully compatible with those of mechanical locks. It attaches with a datum, and thanks to the square 7 terminal, straight, cranked and hook cams can be mounted on the lock. Coming to the more technological part, 20 different shapes can be stored (2 masters and 18 users), the battery lasts up to 4 months, and even if the battery runs out, it does not lose the shapes in memory. Simple, intuitive, modern and refined, the OMR budget lock is the most technologically advanced solution for metal or wooden lockers.
Strengths:
- Fingerprint opening: no keys, codes or badges
- Up to 20 different shapes. Two masters and 18 users
- Up to 4 months of battery life. Full recharge in 2.5 hours
- Sleek, compact and modern design.
- Meets industry dimensional standards and mounts cams of all types
- Quick, easy installation without modifications to the sashes
Weaknesses:
- Avoid using at aquatic facilities and swimming pools (wrinkled fingers).
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