Rating of the best lever door locks for 2022

The lock on the front door is one of the main elements of the whole structure, because all other security elements built into the door become absolutely useless if potential burglars can easily open the lock itself.

What is

Recently, almost all entrance doors are equipped with two types of locks: lever and cylindrical. Lever devices are excellent locking mechanisms that have an increased category of strength from attempts to break the door using force. The lock itself works with the help of special metal plates in which figured holes are cut.It is these plates that are called levers, from which the name of the castle came from.

When the lock is closed, the levers tightly go behind the locking element and do not protect the door from opening. When the key is turned to open, these plates come out of the slots, and the door opens, rising to the height necessary for opening. The lock is considered with increased secrecy when there are at least 6 such plates. The door will open only when all these plates are in the correct position.

Due to the fact that the keyhole for such devices is quite large, lever devices are opened by burglars using master keys. In order to avoid such an opening, or at least to complicate the tasks of a burglar, manufacturers add special armor plates, plates and similar things to the design.

How it works

The device has a fairly simple design. It consists of a metal case, in which there are levers and crossbars, merged into one with a lock shank. It contains a toothed comb, as well as a secret mechanism that allows you to lock the opening if the wrong key is inserted into the well. This mechanism is made of high-strength steel and sawn through a special groove, which makes the device more secret.

In the comb of the lock, special holes are often made on its teeth, which break one of the main hacking tools - the roll. But the levers are considered the main element of this type of device. These plates are attached to the shank. And between them are special plates that keep the levers intact and prevent friction. Some manufacturers put springs on them, which also make it difficult to open.

How does the mechanism work?

The key inserted into the keyhole rests against the levers, clinging to the slots in the plates with notches. When he is turned, he begins to pull them up. If the slots on the levers completely coincide with the notches on the key, then the shank stand will be passed without problems. After that, the crossbars begin to move. They keep the door locked. After turning the key, the mechanism returns to its original position. If closed by more than one turn, all movements will be repeated as many times as many turns are closed. The more turns you need to make to open, the more difficult it will be for a potential cracker.

Peculiarities

Devices with a lever mechanism can be hinged, mortise or overhead. Some manufacturers produce locks with an electrical mechanism. Mortise locks are the most widespread, overhead locks are used somewhat less frequently. Lever-type mortise devices can be opened from both sides only with a key. Overheads have a latch and a turntable on the inside, with which you can open or close.

Lever fixtures are also called safe. Due to the fact that they are very often installed on safes. A feature of devices of this type is that the door of the safe also performs the function of its wall; accordingly, it cannot be opened from the inside.

Recently, new products have been introduced. Some of them can be recoded, others are made in a special case, which can accommodate 2 locks of this type at once. Such products make it possible to recode the mechanism, without replacing the entire mechanism, if the keys are suddenly lost.

What are the features of the key

On the key are special pads. It can be one or two beard.In its form, it is because of the beards that it resembles a butterfly. It is usually made of brass, much less often a steel key is made. On it, along the edges of the beards, there are bulges in such an amount as there are levers in the device. Each groove pushes a certain lever. The key is made quite large, about 10 cm. Often the manufacturer is written on its head.

What to look for when choosing

The main feature that you need to pay attention to when choosing is the material from which the device is made, as well as other parameters:

1. Frame. The side of the device that is directly adjacent to the door must be made of hardened steel. In addition, a special armored lining is used. It is put in order to drill the shank was difficult. Even if the burglar has a scheme, it is very difficult, almost impossible, to open it because of the armored lining.
2. Suvaldy. The greater their number, the more difficult it is to open such a device. In reliable devices, from 6 to 8 levers are installed. Their number is easy to count from the cutouts on the key beards. Each recess corresponds to its leverage.
3. Crossbars. They are made of strong steel, inside which a special armored rod is installed, making it difficult to cut it. The overlay on the crossbars is made of hardened steel to make it difficult to physically knock out the door. The more steel parts in the product, the more difficult it is to open the door. Therefore, despite the cost, saving on the lock does not make sense.
4. Protective curtains of the mechanism. This is a fairly recent invention in the lock industry. If the key is incorrect, then the protective curtain will lower when turning and clamp the master key inside, preventing it from going out in either direction.

Advantages and disadvantages

Lever-type locks have much more pluses than minuses. The main advantage is considered high reliability and the difficulty of opening it.

Among the minuses, it can be noted that in most models the door can only be opened from both sides with a key. Therefore, if it is inserted from the inside, it is not possible to open it from the outside. In addition, the inconvenience is that opening, in case the keys have been lost, becomes a very problematic option. Numerous methods of protection practically do not allow you to open the locked door on your own. In this case, it is better to call specialists who can help open the mechanism. The same should be done with an accidentally jammed device, although this, due to its reliability, is extremely rare. But, nevertheless, no one is immune from a possible marriage. That is why, you should purchase products only from trusted brands and do not try to save on safety.

In general, lever-type locks are reliable and will last a long time, securing your home from potential burglars.

Currently, the Russian market presents a huge selection of lever locking systems for steel entrance doors. We propose to consider the rating of the most popular models, which was compiled as a result of an analysis of customer and user reviews.

Guardian EMZ 1.02

The leader is the locking systems of the Russian manufacturer Guardian, which are manufactured using Swiss and Japanese-made equipment. The vast majority of lever devices have at least 6 levers, forming up to 10,000 different combinations and providing a high degree of protection against hacking with a master key or selection of a key.In some series, vertical bolt systems are used, which makes it possible to produce locks with the highest secrecy - more than two billion different combinations.

Model EMZ 1.02 is a level locking system of a hidden type of placement. In the normal position, the valves can be easily operated by means of the door handle. The bolt is locked by means of an electromagnetic motor. Domestic Guardian products are much cheaper than similar foreign-made systems, despite the high quality, which is confirmed by various certificates and technical test results.

• the body of each product is made of cold-rolled steel 2 mm thick, all parts used are galvanized or nickel-plated, which ensures a long service life;
• to enhance protection, the company produces armored plates, which are made from high quality manganese steel, are fixed under the outer skin of the door and are invisible to the attacker;
• the lock has the 4th class of protection;
• very resistant to hacking attempts;
• armored film can be installed;
• the locking system has no secret;
• protected from drilling;
• 5 year warranty.

• not detected.

CISA 57.655

Lever locks of the world-famous Italian brand CISA are slightly inferior to the Guardian brand. The main feature of Italian locking products is an independent lever system, which was developed and patented by the company's engineers. CISA differs from conventional fixed tooth systems in that the spacing between teeth can be changed.As a result, the company was able to bring the number of secret combinations to 244 million, which makes it almost impossible to decrypt the mechanism and copy the keys.

To increase the reliability of locking systems, CISA manufactures pin plates for protection, as well as mounting plates with a manganese insert. The pad with armor and pin secret combines the advantages of lever and cylinder devices, becoming another outstanding development of the CISA brand. A cylinder with a shutter is built into the locking system, which can be lowered if the key does not match the pins, so the key is blocked in the keyhole.

The model marked in the rating is a lever locking system. The five-fingered crossbar is made of galvanized steel. APLS Tamper Protection securely locks and is also resistant to tampering attempts by various means.

• reliable protection against hacking;
• easy to install;
• the bolt is resistant to impacts;
• able to withstand pressure up to 1000 kg.

• not detected.

Fuaro V10/S-60.00.3R14, 4 keys

The universal model, which is very popular, is suitable for rooms with a variety of purposes.

• outwardly looks attractive;
• pleasantly pleased with the price, promotions and discounts;
• high reliability;
• long service life;
• environmental safety and hygiene.

• not detected.

Mottura 52.783

The Italian company Mottura serrature di sicurezza SpA has become famous for the production of reliable "heavy" locks of the highest quality, which are suitable for installation in steel doors. The devices of this company are popular all over the world.

The universal mortise lever lock Mottura 52.783 is made by a well-known manufacturer of accessories and has a high degree of reliability, the guarantee of its trouble-free operation is the high quality of materials. To maintain the fixture in good condition and quiet smooth running, it is recommended to occasionally lubricate all parts with engine oil.

• reliable "heavy" locks of the highest quality;
• affordable price;
• quality.

• not detected.

Mottura 52Y771 My Key

The model is equipped with a REPLAY My Key nucleo, as well as keys with independent sides and variable encoding, since the gap between opposite teeth changes depending on the position. Such keys are rightfully considered devices of the new generation. Because of this, hacking is very difficult: in order to determine the key encoding, you need to know the configuration of both sides of it and decode the first two turns. The lack of symmetry of the sides greatly increases the number of possible combinations.

The company has developed My Key locking systems, which are copy-protected and have become a new security standard. It is possible to make a duplicate only if you provide the lock owner's card and the original key. Movable elements that are located on the axis, when interacting with elements inside the Mottura 52Y771 My Key lever type mechanism, make it possible to turn the key, thereby opening / closing it.

• reliable "heavy" locks of the highest quality;
• affordable price;
• quality.

• not detected.

Kale 352RL

Turkish-made Kale lever systems are very much in demand by customers because of their high reliability and rather low cost. Most of the models produced are equipped with six levers, they have the 3rd class of protection against hacking, as well as a high level of secrecy, including more than 50,000 combinations. The bolts consist of three crossbars with a diameter of 16 mm, securely attached to the shank and the common bar. Holes are made in the protrusions of the shank, thanks to which the locking mechanisms of this brand are not amenable to drilling, as well as hacking using a “fold”.

It has 8 levers and belongs to the 4th class of burglar resistance, so the total number of possible combinations is over 200,000. The lock is made of high strength steel, the crossbars contain 3 thick hoses.

All products of the Turkish brand are equipped with an armor plate made of hardened steel and increasing burglary protection by 70%. They perform well in low temperatures, high humidity and heavy dust. In order to additionally protect the locking systems from hacking, most often both the lever and the cylinder mechanism are placed in one housing. Also, Kilit 252RL cylinder mechanisms are equipped with a latch that opens or closes simultaneously with the turn of the key.

Has many positive reviews. Installation does not take much time and does not require much effort. Holds well, despite the fact that it is fixed with several screws, while it withstands strong jerks and even blows.

• the body is made of durable steel, plated with chrome or brass;
• levers are equipped with original traps for master keys;
• brass pins provide additional protection;
• built-in safety rods and locking parts are provided;
• the locking mechanism is of high quality;
• the square of the shank is covered by a special plate.

• not detected.

Elbor Sapphire 1.09.06

Recognized as the best model of a secret type lever lock. It has high burglary resistance to various types of penetration, it can be easily opened from both sides with a key. According to user reviews, this model is an excellent option for protecting your home. Installed very quickly and easily, within 5 minutes. It has 4 bolts, but is easily opened with keys.

• production material - high strength steel;
• can only be opened with a key;
• different ways to protect crossbars from valves;
• easy installation.

• not detected.

Conclusion

Many steel doors are equipped with high-quality lever locks, but this significantly increases the cost, since additional armor plates and plates have to be used for a greater degree of protection. Therefore, it is preferable that the locking system combines two mechanisms: lever - to protect against burglary with the use of force, cylindrical - from intellectual hacking.