A lock is fundamentally a device used to mechanically secure, for example, a door. A lock makes it possible to grant or deny selected persons access to a specific room or area. Locks are an important component of security technology.

Opening a lock is usually done with a matching key. A key can be mechanical or, in modern systems, electronic.

Today there is a wide variety of locking devices and systems. These include, among others, the so-called warded lock, which is often used for interior doors in residential buildings. Unfortunately, this type of lock can already be opened with very simple tools such as a lock pick.

Another widely used type of lock is the so-called Chubb lock, patented in 1818 by the English engineer Jeremiah Chubb (hence the rather unusual name). Even today, Chubb locks are still used as security locks, for example in safes.

When it comes to locking and securing doors and windows, the principle should be: “closed means closed.” Windows, doors, and other security-relevant openings should be secured with locks that effectively prevent unauthorized access.

The most important element in this security chain is the lock itself, which has developed from a simple mechanism into a sophisticated high-tech product—as impressively demonstrated by a visit to the German Lock and Fittings Museum in Velbert. Unfortunately, not all locks are up to date. In particular, high-security locks such as those used on front doors often no longer meet modern security standards.

Amper Ausfperrdienst in Munich, your competent partner for security technology, will be happy to check the locks in your home free of charge and without obligation and advise you on the latest security standards if necessary. Call Amper Ausfperrdienst in Munich to arrange a non-binding appointment!