If mounted outside, locks suffer from humidity, temperature swings, splashing water and dirt that might damage the external body of the lock, but that can also pervade the internal mechanism. This naturally impairs the lock’s performance and durability by causing resistance to rotation resulting in collateral damage such as
In these cases, expedients such as a stainless steel cap on the cylinder head, a dust flap, or protective surface treatments such as zaponating may not be sufficient to ensure the lock’s function and durability.
Lock cover cap: universal, and watertight
For this reason OMR has producted a new protective waterproof cap in thermoplastic resin for all kinds of locks. . The lock housing features the classic double-D shape (with flat sides on the sides) to accommodate all types of cam locks. The cap, connected to the base by a sturdy jumper designed to withstand numerous opening and closing cycles, ensures watertightness and resistance to stress, preventing unwanted opening.
