Learn with us about 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 lever (or cam) locks to biometric fingerprint locks.
Let’s dive into this journey on the evolution of cabinet locks, in a quick roundup!
- Universal camlocks with coded key
- Padlockable lock
- Mechanical combination lock
- Smart lock with badge and numeric code
- Biometric fingerprint lock
Universal camlock
Classic and inexpensive locker locks offer an excellent level of security.
Cam locks, also called pawl or cylinder locks, consist of a lock body, a rotor and a rear lever that rotates to lock or unlock the cabinet door.
The mechanism that determines locking is in the rotor, a zinc alloy cylinder that can be wafer or, in the premium version, brass pins.
Lever locks with a threaded body are attached to thewood or metal cabinet door with a nut or quick-connect fork.
This type of lock, simple and effective, can be enhanced by hierarchical access management systems, pass keys, and accessories such as dust shield blades and stainless 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 rotor 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
Padlock locks for locker rooms offer the advantage of entrusting security to the locker user, and the level of security provided depends fundamentally on the padlock that is applied.
Padlock locks consist of an ergonomic handle, a threaded body within which a free rotor (specially shaped) moves, and the lever 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 rotor.
These locker room locks are fixed with a nut or fork 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 cabinet locks, the first keyless lock in this carrel.
The locking system relies on cylinders made of plastic material, 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 user to unlock the rotor and thus the locking lever.
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 closing
- 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 badge and numeric combination offer a premium user experience.
Hellock series locks consist of an engineered plastic lock body, a mechanical rotor, and the locking lever or cam.
They can be installed to attach to the door, or flush-mounted thanks to the steel counterbore that acts as a retainer.
The lock operates via various protocols (NFC, RFID, Bluetooth) and can be opened simply by approaching a badge, wristband, 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 closed 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 closing
- 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 for unlocking
- The process of setting the code may be require installing instructions on the cabinet.
Biometric fingerprint lock
The fingerprint lock with biometric scanning 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 lever for locking the cabinet.
Installation is quick and easy because it meets industry standards and the hole is fully compatible with those of mechanical locks.
It is attached with a datum, and thanks to the square 7 terminal, straight, folding or hook levers can be mounted on the lock.
Coming to the more technological part, it is possible to store 20 different fingerprints (2 master and 18 user), the battery lasts up to 4 months, and even if the battery runs out, it does not lose the fingerprints in memory.
Simple, intuitive, modern and refined, the OMR fingerprint lock is the most technologically advanced solution for metal or wooden cabinets.
Strengths:
- Fingerprint opening: no keys, codes or badges
- Up to 20 different footprints. 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 levers of all types
- Quick, easy installation without modifications to the sashes
Weaknesses:
- Avoid using at aquatic facilities and swimming pools (wrinkled fingers).