Stop Burglars in Their Tracks with Anti-Snap Locks

If your home in Preston, Buckshaw Village, or Leyland has UPVC or composite doors, you need to be aware of 'lock snapping'. This rapid, silent technique exploits a design flaw in standard Euro cylinder locks, allowing intruders to gain entry in less than 15 seconds.

How Does Lock Snapping Work?

Burglars apply force to the protruding face of standard locks, causing the lock to snap at its weakest point—the central screw hole. Once snapped, the internal mechanism is exposed, and the door can be simply unlocked from the outside.

The 3-Star Solution

To combat this, the industry developed TS007 3-Star Anti-Snap Cylinders. These advanced locks feature a sacrificial front section. If a burglar attempts to snap the lock, only the front tip breaks away. The central core remains entirely intact, completely blocking access to the internal locking mechanism.

At A6 Locksmiths, we strongly advise all homeowners in Lancashire to check their exterior locks for the 3-Star Kitemark. If you're unsure, we offer full security audits and rapid lock upgrades across the region.