Cylinder Locks Care & Maintenance

Cylinder Locks Lubrication

The cylinder locks mechanism consists of items that include brass and / or steel pins. Insertion of a key will inevitably cause friction as the ridges defined by the key cut, provides movement of the pins.

It is therefore vital that the cylinder is lubricated as follows:

Description of Use Lubrication	Interval
Cylinders with an average of more than 100 key operations per day	Monthly
Cylinders with an average of 50 key operations per day	Quarterly
Cylinders with an average of 10 key operations per day	Six Monthly
Cylinders with an average of less than 10 key operations per day	Annually

 

Lubrication Specification

Tigris can provide you with a specialist inexpensive lubricant which protects and cleans the cylinder locks mechanism as well as protecting the cylinder against corrosion.

Do not use oil or lubricants similar to WD40.

Cylinder Locks Finish (Satin Chrome or Nickel)

The Cylinder should be wiped clean using detergent free warm water.

Cylinder Locks Finish (Polished Brass or Polished Chrome)

This is a maintenance finish where a domestic cleaner should be used which is recommended for the particular finish. Care should be taken to ensure that the cleaner does not enter the cylinder locks mechanism via the keyway.

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