Security escutcheon

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A security escutcheon is a steel plate fitted over the lock cylinder on the outside face of the door to stop it being pulled out, snapped or drilled. It is held by bolts that go right through the door leaf and are fixed on the inside, so it cannot be removed from outside.

As well as protecting it, it covers the cylinder if it sticks out, which is one of the most common weak points. There are fixed escutcheons, which leave only the keyway of the cylinder on show, and magnetic ones, which cover it completely.

Do not confuse it with a decorative rose: a rose only covers the hole and comes off by hand. For a home on the coast, choose a finish that stands up to salt air. You will find it under escutcheon installation.

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Security escutcheon installation

Fixed or magnetic security escutcheons to protect the lock cylinder from snapping, levering and drilling, suited to your door and to the coast.

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Why is it dangerous for the cylinder to stick out of the door?

Because anything that sticks out can be gripped, snapped or pulled out. With a cylinder of the right size and a security escutcheon that weak point disappears. Read the full answer

What is a security escutcheon for?

It protects the cylinder on the outside so it cannot be gripped, snapped, pulled out or drilled. It is one of the simplest and most useful reinforcements for a door. Read the full answer

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