Michael Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I want to stock a few different euro cylinders and wondered what are the most popular sizes that you people stock/fit. I was looking at either Asec or Era, I don't want to go too expensive as people won't pay it here. I have a local B&Q and I think they stock Era but only in about 2 or 3 sizes. Thanks =D> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 THe most common we see are as follows 35/45 35/55 40/45 40/50 40/60 45/55 in doubles 30/30 and 35/35. We do stock every other size but these are our most common ones. Don't bother with the era go for the Asec 6 pin versions they use evva pins and you can get a pinning kit for supplying keyed alike. It is not hard to do and can get you a lot of new custom from the double glazing fitters as they have to wait weeks if they want anything keyed alike.The 6 pin asec are a very good quality cylinder but the don't make a 30/30 due to the length of the key. We also stock ESLA NG / Abus E60 /Abus Pfaffenhain / Ankerslot / Cisa Astral S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web_Engraver Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 North West Keys have a 'starter pack'. http://www.nwkeys.co.uk/Portal.aspx?page=43&cat=10&prod=7957 Might give you an idea of popular sizes. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Davis Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 the list Graham gave you will do it, but get 30x30 & 35x35 in thumb turn version too and off course get them all in both finishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian platt Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 If I were you would look at stocking anti snap bump cylinders they are much more secure and easy to sell after pointing out the floors in other cylinders and you will get a bit more for them Sks do a excel anti snap anti bump at a reasonable price. Personally would not fit a cylinder without snap and bump resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 what do you guys think of all the bad press euro cylinders are getting just now? the day will come where insurance companies are going to ask for anti snap as minimum requirement rendering all others obsolete for fitting? ive got hundreds of these on the van......... you want to buy some carry on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 If I were you would look at stocking anti snap bump cylinders they are much more secure and easy to sell after pointing out the floors in other cylinders and you will get a bit more for them Sks do a excel anti snap anti bump at a reasonable price. Personally would not fit a cylinder without snap and bump resistance. good point, i am going to be getting these too, give the punter a choice \:D/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 what do you guys think of all the bad press euro cylinders are getting just now?the day will come where insurance companies are going to ask for anti snap as minimum requirement rendering all others obsolete for fitting? ive got hundreds of these on the van......... you want to buy some carry on! Good point Jo, i have had at least ten people in asking about anti snap cylinders this week,so it just goes to show the power of tv. I personally prefer the Cisa Astral S but thats just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Re: Euro Cylinders hibsjo(SCO) wrote: what do you guys think of all the bad press euro cylinders are getting just now? the day will come where insurance companies are going to ask for anti snap as minimum requirement rendering all others obsolete for fitting? ive got hundreds of these on the van......... you want to buy some carry on! Good point Jo, i have had at least ten people in asking about anti snap cylinders this week,so it just goes to show the power of tv. I personally prefer the Cisa Astral S but thats just my opinion. And also "Anti-Drill" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Doesn't seem to be many euro cylinders marketed as "Anti-Pick/Drill/Bump/Snap". SKS Excel have a few sizes out of stock, and Aldridges Era,Cisa,Asec etc. selections aren't marked as such on there website so not sure if they are. Where else can I look and what makes, models should I be looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 yale do anti- snap locks, maybe mail mick see if he can help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Don't bother with the era go for the Asec 6 pin versions they use evva pins and you can get a pinning kit for supplying keyed alike.From where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autolock Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Aldridge do them, Eva dept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian platt Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Doesn't seem to be many euro cylinders marketed as "Anti-Pick/Drill/Bump/Snap".SKS Excel have a few sizes out of stock, and Aldridges Era,Cisa,Asec etc. selections aren't marked as such on there website so not sure if they are. Where else can I look and what makes, models should I be looking at? Sks just got Yale anti snap euros I I've just stocked up they look excellent. Kite marked and sold secured approved to diamond standard meet all current European standards Yale brand sells and you can cut keys ie don't have to have key cards for duplication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Again lots of out-of-stock and quite expensive for me!! Been looking at the UAP+ zero lift 6pin cylinders.Anyone had any experience of these? Seem more in my price range... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Again lots of out-of-stock and quite expensive for me!! Been looking at the UAP+ zero lift 6pin cylinders.Anyone had any experience of these? Seem more in my price range... On Saturday I saw that Davenpoprts are now stocking these cylinders.Have orderes the starter packs and see how they go. offer sheet for Davenports euro cylinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ...and DB's are actually cheaper than Universal Imports!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidlocks Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I know tradelocks are about to pump over £100K into a radio , media and online campaign for zero lift cylinders as well as releasing a new website that will be heavily pushed at www.upgrademylocks.com , so the brand will get some massive advertising and exposure. i spoke to david at uap yesterday , and he is about to launch his retail packs in about 2 weeks time , these will be easy open blisterpack cylinders heavily branded and in all sizes aimed specifically at retail market . im sure these too will be available via distributors such as davenports as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Though it sounds a lot, £100k isn't necessarily going to get as much coverage as you might expect. Anything is welcome though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I agree Steven. Our trade suffers from a real lack of advertising by the big firms where retail products are concerned, I think we'd all sell more products if customers were more aware that they even existed in the first place!!!! Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 i spoke to david at uap yesterday , and he is about to launch his retail packs in about 2 weeks time , these will be easy open blisterpack cylinders heavily branded and in all sizes aimed specifically at retail market . im sure these too will be available via distributors such as davenports as well . Any more news on these yet? I bought the starter packs from Davenports, but unfortunately they come in some beaten up old boxes that I couldn't/wouldn't put out on display!! Locks seem good but they need some decent retail packaging to sell.I've now got them sitting on a shelf out the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I bought the starter packs from Davenports, but unfortunately they come in some beaten up old boxes that I couldn't/wouldn't put out on display!! Locks seem good but they need some decent retail packaging to sell.I've now got them sitting on a shelf out the back. Good feedback, I was going to order these, but based on this I'm having second thoughts. Anybody else had the same problem - or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 also, what's the difference between Tradelocks and Universal-Imports? I have an online account with Universal-Imports but can't get one with Tradelocks. Are tradelocks cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Box of Starlettos £25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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