What is a door lock body?

2023-05-08

The cylinder, or door lock body, is the part of the door lock where you insert the key. When it's locked, the cylinder engages a series of spring-loaded pins which keep the cylinder from turning.
What is the door lock body made of?

The metals used to make key locks include brass and zinc for the internal mechanism, with steel for the cam that protrudes from the lock into the striker on the door frame. The casing for the key lock can be made of a variety of materials including brass, chrome, steel, nickel, and alloys of those metals.


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