Before installing a lock on a street gate or gate, study the acceptable connection options. Each has its own advantages. Let's briefly consider the most popular options for work.

For each of them, you can order a ready-made kit from the Technical Laboratory, the installation of which you can handle yourself.

Control methods

Lock kit for gates or gates with intercom

You can open the door electrically from home. Press the open key on the intercom monitor and let the guests in. Convenient and no need to go outside.

There is a limitation in the scheme: the lock must have a larva, like ordinary mechanical gate locks. Then it can be opened with an ordinary iron key from the outside.

Intercom + controller set

The stand-alone controller will open the door on command from the intercom or by receiving the card number from the reader installed outside.

Make strong, durable key rings with a turnkey ring for yourself and other household members so as not to use an inconvenient iron key and not call the intercom.

Coded lock on gate

This option is the development of the previous scheme with the controller. It offers the use of a code dialer with a reader. In this case, a card or key fob is not needed. The user has at least 8 permanent codes that can be distributed to households, and temporary codes for the construction team during repairs in the house.

You can freely talk to your neighbor without thinking about the door and the fact that it is open and the dog may run out. You can always enter the yard by dialing the code. And children can safely ride back and forth on a bicycle, without losing the key to the door and without annoying calls to the house intercom.

Installing a lock on a gate that opens with a key fob

This is a modern safe way to remotely control the locking device of a gate or garage door. The radio channel is organized at a distance of up to 50 meters in direct line of sight. Up to 10 additional key fobs are attached to the control unit.

Open the gate from the house using a key fob, take it with you when working in the garden and open the electromagnetic or mechanical lock on the gate for the guest who has come, without being distracted from work.

What lock for the gate is used in the kit

Ideally suited devices, whose successful use in outdoor conditions is confirmed by the experience of our customers:

  • Atis Lock SS and the entire popular 2369 series, which includes devices from different manufacturers that have approximately the same design.
  • Cisa 11630.60.x They are marked with the last digit for outward/inward opening right/left hinged doors. Choose the right option.
  • Cheese electrician would be great if he fits. It has a relatively large overall dimensions. But at the same time, Electric is one of the best locks. Very reliable.
  • Overhead electro-magnetic locks for gates made of corrugated board and gates: Ml-295k, ml-194 b/e
  • Electric latch on the door frame with a mechanical lock in the door leaf.

Models conditionally suitable for outdoor use

These models can serve in difficult outdoor conditions conditionally, subject to the installation rules and protection from direct moisture ingress into the case.

Policy

For long-term operation, it is recommended to change the larva to a high-quality brass one, which comes with the kit is of poor quality. The second important point is that the mechanism does not work if you leave a large gap between the door and the jamb during installation. You can cock the lock yourself, it will open, but this is inconvenient.

There are many small springs inside the lock. Some elements are thin and fragile. You need to use the lock carefully, slamming such a door hard is a sure way to break Polis.

Mortise lock for the gate Cisa 16215. 25

One of the few models that can be installed on a thin iron profile. But the quality of the door at the same time should be at its best, with accurately maintained gaps, which can be difficult to implement in a street door.

  • An additional requirement is that the handle must be deaf from the outside, and swivel from the inside. It is necessary to install the counterpart of the complete CISA, because only with it the device will work for a long time and reliably.
  • To prolong the life of the coil, provide a protection system against long current supply. You can buy a BUZ that performs protective functions automatically.

Sheriff-3v and Sheriff-3v

These models are designed for hidden installation, there are no larvae outside. Therefore, an alternative method of opening should be provided in case of a complete lack of electricity. Otherwise, this is a good choice: reliable and affordable. Please note that the model with the Y index is specially designed for outdoor use.

Motorized gate locks

Of the specific models, Jl-20s can be noted. Restrictions for them:

  • The presence of a branded counterpart. If it can be installed in size, then there is no problem. If not, install an electromagnet in the counterpart so that the JL-20S understands that the gate is closed.
  • Doesn't work without power.

You can buy the described gate locks complete with controllers, readers, code panels and intercoms at an affordable price in Moscow in the Technical Laboratory online store.

The purpose of acquiring and installing a new lock is to ensure your own safety and inviolability of property for a reasonable price. Studying the advantages and disadvantages of locking devices will guarantee a good choice. What you need to know about locking mechanisms, which lock to put on the gate in a particular case, you can find out by reading this publication.

What you need to know about gate locks

Modern manufacturers offer the buyer such a large selection of locks of various types that it is easy for an unprepared person to get confused. Before proceeding to the study of locking mechanisms, it is advisable to abandon obsolete and unreliable ones. It's about castles. The former are easily hacked, the latter often fail due to insufficient functionality.

In the foreground are products made of durable materials using modern technologies. Such locks are divided into 2 types:

  • mortise;
  • overhead.

They are also divided into 4 classes according to the degree of reliability. The first includes the most vulnerable mechanisms, the fourth - devices that are almost impossible to hack.

When choosing a lock, it is important to consider the weight of the door and the degree of load on it!

Among the locks on the market are devices of modern design and time-tested classic mechanisms. It is advisable to pay attention to the products of manufacturers who have proven themselves to be of high quality products for a long time.

The following classification is rather conditional, as some castles combine the features of several types. These include the firms BORDER, Kale, Mottura, Geryon. Among the manufacturers of electronic or "smart" locks, Samsung and Cisa are leading the way.

Electronic devices

Locks of this type are the most expensive and most reliable. The high technologies used in the mechanism make the electronic lock practically invulnerable. The operation of the locking device is coordinated by the control unit, which receives information and sends signals to open, close or block the lock.

The source of information is a scanner mounted on the outside of the gate, an infrared or radio signal receiver. The lock can be configured for owner and family fingerprints, iris or barcode.

radio controlled devices

Radio controlled devices are gaining popularity. Such a lock is equipped with a remote control key fob, which can open the gate at a distance.

The advantage of radio-controlled electronic gate locks is their protection from moisture and dust, resistance to low and high temperatures. The disadvantages include the complexity of installation, configuration and the high price of the product.

The device can be controlled remotely from the inside. You can install a kit - a video intercom with a lock, which allows you to see the visitor without leaving your home and make a decision to open it.

Electronic locks are overhead and mortise, the choice is determined by the characteristics of the material from which the gate is made. In the event of a power outage, the lock is powered by a built-in battery.

Electric locks

The electric gate lock deservedly occupies a leading position in the middle price segment. Electric locks are divided into three types according to the principle of operation:

  • electromechanical and electromotive;
  • electromagnetic.

The locking magnetic mechanism has a redundant spring device, which is activated by a conventional key in the event of a power failure. This is an important advantage of the castle. An overhead or mortise electromechanical lock is able to withstand heavy physical exertion. The locking device is recommended to be used as a lock on a gate made of corrugated board or sheet metal.

An electromotive lock has the same principle of operation as an electromechanical one, only the deadbolt is driven not by a magnet, but by a motor. The disadvantages of these locking devices include relatively large weight and bulkiness.

The table shows the most popular manufacturers of such locks.

Manufacturer Surface type Mortise type
CISA
ISEO
Policy

The operation of a shift lock is similar to an electromechanical one. The advantages of such locking devices include ease of installation, reliability in operation, resistance to temperature changes. The main disadvantage may be the inoperability of the lock during a long power outage.

Mortise
Overhead

All types of electric locks can be easily connected to remote control systems, including video intercoms.

Mechanical locks

Type of locking mechanism

A mechanical lock is simple and unpretentious, but inferior to electric and electronic counterparts in reliability. A rack lock is the least suitable for installation on a gate, so 2 types must be considered:

  • cylinder;
  • level.

Cylinder locks are inexpensive and easy to install. It is quite difficult to pick up a master key to the larva of a modern mechanism. The lock on the gate made of corrugated board or iron is strong, it is difficult to crack it by force. The main disadvantage of mortise and overhead cylinder locks is unstable operation in conditions of high humidity and low temperature.


To protect the site from unauthorized persons entering it, a mechanical combination lock should be installed on the gate. Unlike other locks, a mechanical combination lock can be installed outdoors, it has the necessary protection against moisture penetration and other adverse precipitation from the outside.

How to choose and install a mechanical combination lock on the gate with your own hands will be discussed in this article.

Unlike an electronic gate lock, a mechanical combination lock is easy to operate and no less reliable from hacking. The mechanical combination lock is opened from the inside by means of a special bolt or button. Well, in order to open a mechanical combination lock from the outside, you need to remember and dial a certain number combination on the combination lock.

The advantage of combination mechanical locks is that they do not require electricity to operate. The disadvantages are the ability to pick up the code for opening the lock, but if the code is forgotten, then you will have to replace the mechanical combination lock with a new lock.

An electromechanical combination lock is much more difficult to open if you do not know the code. The advantage of such locks is also the fact that it is almost impossible to pick up a master key to them.

If it is not possible to order the installation of a mechanical combination lock from professional installers, then you can try to install a mechanical combination lock on the gate with your own hands. Moreover, this does not require a large number of tools.

What will need to be prepared from the tool for installing the lock on the gate is:

  • Bulgarian with a disk for metal;
  • Screwdriver or small electric drill with metal drills;
  • Pliers and a set of screwdrivers;
  • Roulette, level, and marker, in order to set exactly the combination lock;

All work on the installation of a mechanical combination lock on the gate can be divided into the following stages:

1. It is advisable to start all work on installing a mechanical combination lock on a gate with your own hands, first of all, with markings. To do this, the purchased mechanical lock is applied to the gate and the places of its fixation to the supporting part are marked.

If the supporting part for fixing the lock on the gate is not provided, then it must be made by hand, for example, from a piece of metal that is welded to the frame of the gate.

2. Using a drill or screwdriver, holes are made to fix the mechanical combination lock on the gate.

3. After the holes are made, you should remove the body cover from the lock, and then reattach the lock to the gate in the closed state, installing the locking bolt of the lock in the opposite half. In this case, it is important to leave some gap between the lock bar and the end of the gate.

4. If electricity is required to control the lock, then the power cable is laid by the locking mechanism of the lock at this stage.

As you can see, installing a mechanical combination lock on the gate with your own hands is quite within the power of every person. The main thing is to carefully understand the technology of installing a combination lock, watch a video about installing a mechanical combination lock on a gate, and then everything will turn out right.

Modern realities require a thorough approach to organizing the security of your own home. And if in your own apartment you can equip an iron door in the vestibule, then everything is much more difficult with a summer cottage, because it is necessary to ensure the safety of the entire adjacent territory. Therefore, it is so important that a modern and reliable combination lock be installed on the gate, which has recently become the best solution for many summer residents. If everything is clear with a conventional mechanical lock, which is locked with a key, then difficulties sometimes arise with a code analogue, especially when choosing such a mechanism and its subsequent installation. However, if you approach the issue of your own security with all seriousness, treat the choice of a high-quality combination lock with the same attitude, then there will be no more questions, and the safety of your own possession will be guaranteed.

Why do most summer residents and homeowners stop at mechanical type combination locks? It's simple:

  1. They are easy to install.
  2. They look great and are ideal for gates made of corrugated board.
  3. They are available.
  4. Provide reliable protection and protection of the site from intruders.
  5. They rarely break and do not require keys.
  6. Does not require electricity supply.

Mechanical combination lock

To open a mechanical combination lock, the owner no longer needs a key, it is enough to remember the code or combination cipher. Depending on the type of lock, the cipher is typed using buttons or dials. The first option is considered more preferable for giving: the door automatically closes, opens without much difficulty, provided that the correct combination of numbers is applied when the buttons are pressed simultaneously.

Among the shortcomings of a push-button type code lock, it can be noted that it is not possible to subtly vary the combination of numbers. However, this drawback is gradually fading into the background, as lock manufacturers improve their products every day.

Attention! Install code that is easy for you, but at the same time difficult for others. Think about where you can peep the code if you suddenly forget it. Indeed, if the code is lost, there will be problems with using the lock, and apart from its dismantling, there are no options.

When choosing a lock, you should carefully analyze your needs and preferences, but in any case, you should always pay attention to the external code panel. It is taken out into the street and can be of two types: optical and push-button. Here it is already a matter of taste, but optical panels are the most popular among summer residents.

How to choose the right combination lock

First of all, the choice should be made based on your own needs, pay attention to the level of security that characterizes the device. It is advisable to choose a model with many digital combinations. Do not rush to buy the lock you like, ask the seller for a certificate that confirms the product's compliance with all requirements and international standards.

Advice. Some models are equipped with a microphone, a backlight and a speaker. You should pay attention to the quality of these elements.

Combination locks are being used more and more every day, so on the market you can find a huge number of offers from various manufacturers. Products from the Russian manufacturer Mettem have proven themselves in the best way. Their products are distinguished by durability and reliability, while, when compared with models from other manufacturers, combination locks from Mettem are relatively cheap. Almost all models from a domestic company have a huge number of code combinations, which directly affects the reliability of such a device.


Mettem Castle

If a lock is required for the vestibule door, and in addition to all the strength and stability qualities, the locking device must also have a modern design and attractive appearance, then in this case you can pay attention to the lock models from the Sirius company. They are more expensive, but almost all models are equipped with a built-in fuse, which is a significant help to reliability. There is a choice among eye-catching colors: from golden to chrome body.

How to properly install a lock

Before installing the lock on a fence made of corrugated board, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the constituent elements of the mechanism. Any lock consists of the main body part, canopies and code elements.

Tools you should have on hand:

  • ruler;
  • drill with a different set of drills;
  • screwdriver, pliers.

Installation does not require specific knowledge, if it is not an electric version. Following the instructions below, in a short period of time, you can equip the fence of your summer cottage with a reliable lock.


Mechanical combination lock device
  1. The first step on the gate is the marking of each part of the mechanism - its internal, external component.
  2. Observing the interval of 0.3 cm between the strikers and the gate, the main part of the coded locking mechanism is fixed with the help of self-tapping screws.
  3. Then the lock is fixed.
  4. The code combination is determined, then the mechanism is tested for proper operation.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the installation of the lock. If you have a tool and a desire, then you can complete the installation in a matter of hours. But if there are doubts that it will not be possible to install the code locking mechanism, then in this case it is better to seek the help of a professional.

After the locking device has become completely suitable for fulfilling its obligations, it is best to install a protective pocket above it. In this case, the castle will retain its attractive appearance for a long time, without disturbing the harmony with the facade of the gate.

Combination lock: video


To ensure the safety of personal property, mankind invented locks, which are gradually improved, becoming more and more reliable. In the list of such products, one of the leading positions is occupied by combination locks of several varieties.

We will tell you more about such locks, their strengths and weaknesses in our review.

Advantages of combination locks

Like any item, a combination lock has its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of these devices include factors such as:

  • Lack of keys and keyhole. The master key will be stored in your memory and will not be lost, and the risk of lock picking is minimal, although present;
  • Availability. The lock code can be entrusted to close people and they will be able to visit the house without your presence, which is certainly convenient;
  • Safety. One of the most important advantages of this device is the ability to frequently change the code, which allows you to maintain the level of security of your home every day. In addition, by changing the code constantly, you can avoid scuffs on the buttons, by which a thief can pick up the correct value.
    There are no restrictions on setting the code value, that is, you can set a combination of numbers that is convenient for you, regardless of the number of digits;
  • durability b. There are no moving elements in the combination lock, which increases its service life;
  • Ease of maintenance. To be more precise, the combination lock does not require any maintenance, except for its timely replacement.

Disadvantages of Combination Locks

The only problem, arising during the operation of the coded locking device, may be a human factor, expressed in the loss of the code. Simply put, the code can be forgotten.

And also the code can become known to other persons, which is highly undesirable. Otherwise, the combination lock is reliable and easy to use.

How to install a coded mechanical lock with your own hands?

To install the lock product, prepare the necessary tool, the lock itself and the door where it will be mounted.

  1. Make a markup on the door where the device will be installed;
  2. Take your device, using which, add to your installation scheme of the attachment point;
  3. With a screwdriver attach the front of the device to the door leaf;
  4. Both parts of the locking put the devices to the marked area;
  5. To the right part products, insert the crossbar;
  6. If the device is electronic, then make additional markings where the cable will be laid, attach it;
  7. Between the end of the lock product and the locking device, leave a free distance of about 3 - 5 mm;
  8. Fasten the screws holding the outer side of the device and the cover of the device;
  9. Check the operation of the lock by closing and opening it several times in a row;
  10. When the device is working properly reprogram it by changing the factory code to a combination of numbers that is convenient for you.

What tools will be needed

In order to put the lock, you need to prepare the tools according to the following list:

  • Drill with a set of drills, including drills for wood and metal;
  • File;
  • pliers;
  • Bulgarian;
  • Screwdriver Set;
  • Ruler;
  • Level;
  • Pencil or marker for marking.

Locking device installation

Mounting process different lock products is identical. However, some of its moments can vary significantly and depend on the type of device, as well as on the material from which the door is made.

Mainly installation a combination lock is similar to installing an overhead locking device, however, a mortise lock assumes that the door leaf is disassembled into two components. It is in a wooden door that a mortise lock can be mounted.

Instructions on how to do it yourself are given below:

  • Just as when installing a lock in a metal door, we apply markings;
  • We drill the door in the places of fasteners;
  • We attach the reciprocal bar;
  • We mount the locking mechanism;
  • We install the lining, which we attach to the canvas with screws;
  • We attach the handle in place.

Types of combination locks for gates

There are only two main types of combination locks: mechanical and electronic. Let's talk more about each of them.

The mechanical lock has two varieties - push-button and arc:

  • Button device protects the gate immediately after it is closed. To open it, you must sequentially press the buttons with numbers corresponding to the given code. This lock has the highest level of security;
  • arc principle is a set of circles. Moreover, the more they can be dialed, the less reliable constipation.

The only drawback of such locking devices is the difficulty in changing the code.

Electronic code lock- the latest invention, the key to which can be either a personal code, or a plastic card, and a metal key fob.

Such locks have received widespread application at enterprises with a checkpoint system through which hundreds or even thousands of people pass daily.

Besides, such street locks are equipped with automatic door locking in case of incorrect code entry several times in a row, as well as other useful additional functions.

Mechanical lock device

Mechanical principle The action of the code lock is a set of a certain number of circles and pressing several buttons at the same time to unlock the door, and there is a latch on its inside.

However, such a lock is quite simple to crack, since the largest number of circles reaches only six, respectively, it is possible to choose a combination of numbers.

Electromechanical lock device

Electromechanical lock products are a combination of mechanical and electronic principles of the device.

Use of electronics as an addition to the mechanical component, it increases the security of the lock, and also allows you to control it from a distance.

Electromechanical locking devices can be different regarding the installation method:

  • The overhead lock looks like a normal one, but on its body there is a button (or several buttons), when pressed, it will open. The cylinder mechanism of such a device makes it possible not to use a key. Such locks are suitable for wooden and metal doors;
  • Mortise lock, which is installed in the door leaf and becomes part of the door.

Electronic lock device

For extra strong protection and the complete absence of the possibility of hacking, it is recommended to use electronic combination locks which can last more than 50 years.

The main operating condition such products is to save the password, that is, you cannot forget it, but you can change it as many times as you need.

A significant disadvantage of electronic combination locks is their rather high price, which makes them inaccessible to a wide range of customers.

Characteristic:

locking mechanism built into the door frame. Moreover, doors made of wood or metal are more preferable than other materials, as they give the lock product additional security.

As stated earlier, there are locks with an overhead method of attachment. They are well suited for doors made of pipes with a large cross section.

Usually such locks made of metal and treated with anti-corrosion agents, making them more durable.


Operating principle:

Internal filling The lock space contains a special electronic panel, which is programmed during manufacture: the lock is assigned a primary password, which is indicated in the product passport.

Programming is done in such a way that the owner of the lock can set his own password.

Combination locks the buttons do not need electrical power, but more serious devices cannot work without it, so the wire is installed either directly in the door leaf, or it is brought out and hidden in the cable channel.

Outdoor code panel: what to look for?

Such panels installed on the front of the door can be of two types:

  1. Keypad, widely used on entrance doors, as well as in offices;
  2. Optical panel, more expensive, often used in private protected areas. Some modifications have an additional function - interaction with the security system.

What is a combination mechanical lock made of?

The considered locking device consists of the following parts:

  • The body of the castle (body);
  • Bolt;
  • Blocking element;
  • slider;
  • code mechanism.

The part that interests us is the last item on this list - the code mechanism. It is designed so that when you enter a certain set of numbers, the lock is turned off and access to the locked room is opened.

Often the code is generated by the manufacturer, but the user is advised to change it to a sequence of numbers (sometimes letters) that he invented.

The cost of a street combination lock on a gate

You can buy a street combination lock for 700 rubles and more.

conclusions

Sometimes a castle involves additional parts that must be installed before installing the main mechanism. If this was not done, then you will have to disassemble the mounted product and supplement it with the necessary elements.

Code offer locking products are very large. Each device has its own advantages and disadvantages, and improved copies go on sale every day.

However, the lock is still primarily a guarantee of the safety of property, and in some cases human life and health, so you need to choose it with great care.

Explore what's on offer samples using the Internet, select several reliable models, compare them with each other in terms of price and quality, read user reviews. Do not forget to check the list of additional features, sometimes they are very useful and necessary. After that, choose the most optimal model, and feel free to make a purchase.

If you are not sure in their abilities to install a lock product, then right in the store where the purchase is made, you can clarify whether the installation is carried out. Most stores offer this service. In this case, the master will install the lock according to all the rules and explain how to use it.

With all this do not lose vigilance, set the code so that no one sees it. Only in this way will you be able to ensure complete security of your home, or other lockable premises.