ABS keys, used with Avocet ABS locks, provide a high level of security by employing specialized internal mechanisms within the lock cylinder to resist common lock-picking and forced entry techniques.
ABS Lock Mechanism Explained
The Avocet ABS lock's effectiveness lies in its internal components, which are designed to thwart attempts at compromising the lock. These components are the key to understanding how ABS keys work in conjunction with the lock:
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Anti-drill pins: These hardened pins resist drilling attempts, preventing intruders from bypassing the lock mechanism by drilling into the cylinder.
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Bump pins: These pins are designed to resist lock bumping, a technique where a specially cut "bump key" is used to momentarily align the lock's pins, allowing the lock to be opened.
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Pick pins: These pins are designed to make traditional lock picking extremely difficult by interfering with the manipulation of the internal components.
Essentially, the anti-drill, bump and pick pins work effectively by damaging, trapping or breaking tools traditionally used to compromise an average euro cylinder lock. This makes the ABS lock significantly more resistant to common attack methods.
In short, ABS keys work in a system with special internal components designed to resist forced entry.
