14 best lock manufacturers

In any society there are people who are prone to theft. Because of this, the owners of houses, apartments, garages, sheds and other real estate have to equip the doors with reliable locks. And the stronger the door leaf is installed, the more secure the lock device should be. Today, the domestic market offers a huge range of locking products of Russian and foreign production. To ensure maximum protection of your property, it is important when choosing castles to take into account several recommendations of experts.

How to choose a reliable door lock

1. Door lock mechanisms. To protect the door manufacturers offer several options for locking mechanisms.
2. Cylinder locks widely distributed and very popular among Russians. But they are not suitable for the front door due to low burglar resistance. Some manufacturers reinforce the weak points of cylinder mechanisms, equipping them with armored plates or special balls. The advantages should include ease of operation, with the loss of a key, it is enough to buy a new core with keys.
3. Bolt locks they look even simpler, but their reliability is even lower. Such devices are suitable for barn doors, cellars or garages where homeowners do not store valuable things.
4. Level locks known for a long time, but today they remain very popular locking products. It is rather difficult to pick up the master key for opening the locking mechanism, just as it is problematic to break the device. But you have to close the door with the key from two sides, and in case of loss of the key, the door leaf will be thoroughly battered.
5. Electronic locks increasingly attract the attention of modern residents of Russia. While the price of products is high, which holds back the growth of sales. Domushniki have not yet found a way to easily open such a mechanism, especially since there are several control options. This may be the owners' fingerprints, codes, cards or remotes.
6. Combined locks provide maximum protection for doors, which is especially important for entrance groups. Having different mechanisms that work independently of one another creates serious problems for the thief. As an affordable example, a highly efficient tandem of lever and cylinder mechanisms with protective plates can be given.
7. Installation method. All lock systems can be divided into three groups. Mortise locks are best suited for entrance doors. Metal doors can be equipped with such a type as inset mechanisms in the presence of a special pocket in the canvas. Easy to install and use different overhead locks. But because of its low strength, they are recommended to be used in interior doors or to protect household outlets. Padlocks are most often used as an additional locking device. Their scope of application - garages, sheds, baths.
8. Safety classes. Each lock is assigned a certain security class. It can be found in the passport of the product. There are four groups, they are denoted by the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4. If the lock mechanisms from class 1 are opened by burglars for 5 minutes, then they will have to tinker with locking systems of class 4 for at least 30 minutes.

We selected 14 best lock manufacturers in our review. Products of these brands can be purchased in Russian stores. In compiling the rating, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from domestic users were taken into account.

Rating of the best manufacturers of locks

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of locks	1	MUL-T-LOCK	5.0
	2	CISA	4.9
	3	Evva	4.9
	4	ABLOY	4.8
	5	KALE	4.8
	6	Tesa	4.7
	7	Perco	4.7
	8	MOTTURA	4.7
	9	Elbor	4.6
	10	ABUS	4.5
	11	Titan	4.5
	12	BORDER	4.5
	13	Mettam	4.4
	14	VIATEC	4.3

MUL-T-LOCK

Rating: 5.0

The Israeli company MUL-T-LOCK is well known in our country. It produces reliable and durable locks. The company has been operating since 1973, thanks to its active development, the manufacturer quickly gained a leading position in the field of locking systems. Today, representative offices and service centers of the brand are located in hundreds of countries around the world. To create locks of high secrecy, the company had to independently design and manufacture equipment and tooling. Movable parts and keys are made of nickel silver, resistant to corrosion. As a result, MUL-T-LOCK gives a 10-year warranty on its products.

Experts explain the high consumer demand at a reasonable price, so the brand occupies the first line of our rating. And users praise Israeli locks for the smoothness and reliability of the mechanism.

CISA

Rating: 4.9

The Italian company CISA has a glorious history. Currently, the manufacturer has a wealth of experience with innovative technologies and modern equipment. Experts note the richness of the range, the number of names of locks has already exceeded 30 thousand. They are shipped to more than 70 countries. Employees of the company are trying to go one step ahead of competitors, the first electronic lock was released under the CISA brand. And now a smart lock has been created, this device can be controlled remotely.

The brand ranks second in the ranking for its modern approach to work, a rich assortment and reliability. The company's products are in high demand in our country. Anti-panic handles, armored plates and door closers deserve special attention.

Evva

Rating: 4.9

The Austrian company Evva has been working on the European market for locking systems since 1919. Today, the manufacturer has built new plants in Germany and the Czech Republic. Concern focused on the development and production of cylinder mechanisms. For their equipment there are unique security systems that provide maximum protection against burglary. The Austrian company has established itself as a trendsetter not only in the development of locking mechanisms, but also in software. The brand was among the first to receive the international standard ISO 9001, the experts gave it an honorable third place in the rating.

Experts in the field of legal opening of locks report the impossibility of opening without breaking the code block. But the cost of Evva products scares ordinary Russians.

ABLOY

Rating: 4.8

The Finnish company ABLOY was established in 1907. She immediately took up the production of locks, developing new mechanisms. Today, the company has a range of modern devices that can be controlled remotely. The experts were particularly interested in the master system, which combines several locking mechanisms. Such a device is equipped with a master key, it can open any lock from a certain group. The system is in demand in hotels, offices, hostels, etc.

Domestic door locks are in steady demand among domestic users.They are distinguished by a convenient configuration, smooth operation of mechanisms. The owners of private houses and apartments are satisfied with the functionality of Finnish products. The brand is in fourth place in the ranking.

KALE

Rating: 4.8

In 1953, the Turkish company KALE began its operations. The manufacturer specializes in the design and production of metal safes, doors and fittings for windows. However, priority in the work is given to the manufacture of locks. The company boasts advanced equipment and innovative technologies. Product quality is confirmed by international certificates. Serious companies from 80 countries of the world became buyers of Turkish castles.

Of the latest developments, experts have identified a cylinder lock, equipped with an audible alarm. It works when any attempt to enter the room without a key. Interest in Turkish lock systems in Russia is maintained at an affordable price. But to the durability of mechanisms, users have complaints.

Tesa

Rating: 4.7

The Spanish manufacturer of locks Tesa began its activity with the manufacture of suitcases. True, it was a long time ago (in 1941 D), when the company was just getting on its feet. Already in 1947, the production of locks for doors was mastered. The development of the brand took place at a rapid pace, in the 1980s electronic locking systems were made at the plant. Since 2001, the Spanish brand belongs to the ASSA Abloy group. The unique development of the manufacturer was highly appreciated by experts, having included the trademark in our rating. Among the new products, an autonomous access system deserves special attention. The brand is located on the sixth line of the rating.

Specialists of service centers revealed the weaknesses of Tesa locks. The main one is the vulnerability of cylindrical mechanisms.

Perco

Rating: 4.7

The leading Russian manufacturer of security systems is Perco. It occupies a leading position in the global market. The company managed to achieve recognition in the domestic and foreign markets through its own developments. All products pass climatic and life tests, their quality complies with the ISO 9001 standard. Lock systems have electrical and fire safety and are electromagnetic compatibility. In addition to the locking mechanisms in the company catalog there are turnstiles, electronic walk-throughs, controllers, readers and much more equipment.

The brand falls into our rating for reliability, durability and high quality products. Among the shortcomings, users note the high price and a modest assortment of locks.

MOTTURA

Rating: 4.7

For more than 50 years, the Italian company MOTTURA has been developing and manufacturing locking systems. Products under this brand are well known in different countries of the world. To maintain a high demand for locks helps a wealth of experience and many patented projects. Thanks to research activities, the company makes reliable and practical mechanisms, starting from lever to electronic. Experts have appreciated the ability to restore the locking device in case of loss of the key. It is enough to acquire new keys and recode the secret part in order to avoid the unpleasant procedure of replacing the mortise lock.

For the modern solution of a common problem, the brand falls into our rating.By cons users attribute the high price and insufficient security of lock systems.

Elbor

Rating: 4.6

Elbor is the oldest domestic company that specializes in the production of locks. In Russia, the brand has won the trust of consumers at the expense of affordable prices and reliable protection of doors against intruders. An indirect confirmation of the high degree of security is the recommendation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the use of Elbor products in weapon rooms. Employees of the company are constantly improving their products, given the criticism of users. For careful attention to customer reviews, the brand falls into the top ten of our rating.

In the reviews you can read about several problems with locks for doors. This is a keyhole, long keys and a tight rotation of the mechanism. Nevertheless, the brand's popularity remains high.

ABUS

Rating: 4.5

The German company ABUS began its activities with the release of padlocks. For almost a century of history, the manufacturer has grown to the level of an international corporation, which has its plants in different countries of the world. U-shaped lock, invented within the walls of a German enterprise, is considered to be the business card of the brand. Currently, the company offers a large range of locking devices. Experts praised the quality of cylinder mechanisms, they are durable and burglary.

The most affordable models in the domestic market were mortise locks with universal housings that are compatible with a wide range of euro cylinders. Users praise products for good corrosion protection. Unfortunately, the line of locks for doors in the regions is rather poor.

Titan

Rating: 4.5

The Slovenian company TITAN has been ranked as the oldest manufacturer of mortise locks in Europe. The company was organized in 1896, she had to endure tough competition with the famous firms of the Old World. The brand deserves praise from the experts for a responsible approach to the quality of their products. The company passed ISO 9001 certification, it allowed to implement lock systems in different countries of the world. A serious trump card of the company is its own design department, where they invented a unique secret system (control through a dynamic radio signal).

Users note high reliability of door locks from hacking, trouble-free operation of internal mechanisms. Specialists include weak locks of the brand as electronic locks with which unpleasant failures occur.

BORDER

Rating: 4.5

One of the largest Russian manufacturers of locks is the company BORDER. The enterprise is based at the Ryazan plant of calculating and analytical machines. The catalog has more than 300 models, which are sold not only in Russia, but also in foreign markets. The advantage of the manufacturer is a powerful design department, in which new designs of locking mechanisms regularly appear. Thanks to the coordinated work of designers and engineers, the model range is constantly being improved.

Place in the ranking of the brand provided positive user feedback. They are pleased with the reliability of devices, decorative finishes, high safety performance. But over time, the mortise mechanisms become loose, which increases the risk of jamming.

Mettam

Rating: 4.4

Another major player in the domestic market hit our rating. The Russian company Mettam began to produce lock locks in 1992. At first, these were imported products, but soon the manufacturer began to introduce its own projects. Thanks to this approach, it was possible to expand the model range, now there are mortise, overhead locking devices and combination locks in the catalog. Products are intended for entrance, interior, office and garage doors.

Users are satisfied with the price and appearance of the locking systems, ease of locking, durability and reliability. Among the shortcomings, the fragility of the protective coating and the need for periodic maintenance stand out.

Viatec

Rating: 4.3

Viatec door locks are regularly ranked in various ratings. The manufacturer is engaged in comprehensive protection of customers' buildings, using the entire arsenal of security systems. Simple Russian users are well known for some modern models of locks. For example, the model Viatec YB-600 received a lot of good reviews. The device is equipped with the option Fail Safe, which allows you to unlock the locking mechanism during a power outage. A useful feature is the automatic locking of the door after a certain time interval.

The disadvantages of the brand, which did not allow it to rise higher in our rating, experts include a poor range and low reliability of electromechanical models.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.