Top 10 Cylinder Door Locks 2022

Whether you have just moved into a new property or are looking to increase your home or businesses security, ensuring that you have the right lock cylinders in place should be critical. A quick search of YouTube immediately highlights multiple example videos demonstrating how poor-quality cylinder looks can be quickly compromised and subsequently the door breached – we even found a video of this being done within 60 seconds.

In this top ten guide we look at ten-cylinder locks from a variety of recommended and established brands, suitable for a blend of applications, including external door settings and lower security rated, internal door placements.

1. Avocet ABS 3 Star Euro Cylinder

With products designed and developed in the UK, Avocet continues to grow its product portfolio, with the theme of high quality running throughout – and this the Avocet ABS 3 Star Euro Cylinder is no exception.

The Avocet ABS Cylinders employs a raft of high-end features including Anti Pick, Anti Drill & Anti Bump measures for maximum security. The cylinders are also TS007 3 star rated and are Police approved via the Secured by Design initiative.

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2. Yale Platinum 3 Star Euro Cylinder

With over 150 years in the security sector Yale is household name when it comes to locks and security products. As you would expect from Yale, the Yale Platinum 3 Star Cylinders are well-constructed, maximum-security cylinders that boast a raft of features including Anti Pick, Anti Drill & Anti Bump. This Yale cylinder is also Police approved.

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3. Asec Kite Elite 3 Star Euro Cylinder

Established in 2003, Asec is a popular choice with locksmiths nationwide. This Asec Kite Elite cylinder offers maximum security and is TS007 3 star rated. This cylinder lock is also anti-snap and includes a sacrificial snap line, which importantly protects the cam. Another stand out feature is that this lock is also suitable for use on fire doors, with a 30-minute fire time, rated to EN16341.

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4. CISA Astral S 1 Star Euro Cylinder

Established in 1926, Italian based CISA continue to be one of the market leaders in security solutions. The CISA Astral S is a 1 star rated cylinder and is suitable for final exit doors or internal doors. While this is a 1 star rated cylinder, a 3 star rating can be achieved if used in conjunction with a 2 star door handle. This cylinder lock includes anti-snap technology in way of a laminate core.

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5. Sterling 1 Star Euro Cylinder

Yorkshire based and trading for over 25 years, Sterling is a trusted name when It comes to security. This Sterling lock is another 1 star cylinder and it’s ideal for high security use making it suitable as a front door lock. The Sterling 1 Star Euro cylinder includes snap line on both sides making it reversible.

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6. Asec Kite 1 Star Euro Cylinder

Another great lock from Asec, this 1 star rated cylinder offers high levels of protection and includes anti-snap technology. This cylinder is also ideal to be used for final exit doors.

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7. Asec 6 Pin Euro Cylinder

With a good range of sizes and keyed alike functionality available, this Asec 6 Pin Euro cylinder offers good, standard protection we recommended it for use on internal doors. The cylinders are also reversible allowing either side to be used externally.

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8. ERA 6 Pin Oval Cylinder

Proudly boasting 175 years of security innovation, ERA have been a providing locking solutions to the British marketplace since 1838.  The ERA 6 Pin Oval Cylinder is a standard protection cylinder, designed specifically for internal use. This is an oval profile cylinder, meaning that it should only be used with lock cases that can accept the oval profile.

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9. Sterling 5 Pin Euro Cylinder

Sterling reputation for quality is present here and the wide selection of (28) sizes help to ensure compatibility with many handle designs. With a standard security level, this 5 pin cylinder is only recommended for use with internal doors and without features such as anti-snap technology we wouldn’t recommend this cylinder for final exit doors.

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10. Asec 5 Pin Euro Cylinder

Another 5 pin cylinder from Asec, this lock is perfectly suited for lower security settings, such as internal doors.  While still maintaining Asec’s dependable build quality, this cylinder however does not offer anti snap protection.  In summary a cost-effective solution ideal for low security applications.