Who makes union locks?
ASSA ABLOY
The UNION brand was originally a British lock company that was acquired by Swedish lock giants, ASSA ABLOY. The company owns 15+ hardware lock brands including Chubb, Besam, Mul-T-Lock and more. The UNION brand produces locks specifically designed for professional locksmiths.
What is a union lock?
Offering a wide range of secure 3 & 5 lever mortice sash locks for front door security, and deadlocking night latches, Union offer reliable home security products for the whole home. …
Where are union locks manufactured?
Today, UNION C-Series locks are identical to the original, manufactured from start to finish here in the UK, and offering the same high security and quality customers expect.
What is a Grade 6 lock?
CEN Grade 6 padlocks are very rare and as such most companies would recommend a grade of 3 to 5 for high security applications. Grade 6 – Maximum Security. Grade 5 – Extra High Security. Grade 4 – High Security. Grade 3 – Medium to High Security.
Do Chubb still make locks?
The products are still sold, but rebranded as Yale and Union locks, other well known brands owned by Assa Abloy.
What is a euro lock handle?
Euro lock handles are designed to be compatible with a cylinder lock, the term euro refers to the key profile, which is this case is larger than the standard. They come with a pre-cut hole for a key to be inserted and lock or unlock a door in conjunction with the appropriate mechanism.
What is a Grade 5 padlock?
CEN grade is a testing standard for padlocks and stands for Central European Norm. CEN Level 6 padlocks are rare and are really for more commercial purposes. Those intended for consumer purposes, CEN level 5 is usually the highest used.
What is a Grade 2 padlock?
A grade 2 security padlock will give you a 1000 key differs and will have some resistance against pulling, twisting and cutting of the shackle. A grade 3 security padlock will have 2500 key differs and its shackle will be about twice as strong as a grade 2 padlock.
Are Chubb and Union locks the same?
After almost 200 years of manufacture, Chubb Locks are one of the most trusted security brands on the market. ASSA ABLOY will continue to manufacture Chubb Locks, however they’re to be rebranded as Yale and Union locks for the foreseeable future.