Electronic locks, key-operated or with mechanical dialer

Are electronic locks better than key locks or just more modern? What about those with a mechanical dialer? We discuss this in this in-depth study.

Electronic locks, mechanical locks and key-operated locks represent three different security systems, but what are the main differences that distinguish each type from the others? Read on to find out more.

Locks: electronic, key-operated or with mechanical dialer?

Today, electronic locks are an undoubted convenience for anyone who needs to control the opening and locking of armoured doors, gates or doors.

Nevertheless, the advent of these modern systems has not been enough to make previous systems, such as the mechanical lock with code or the traditional key lock, fall by the wayside.

In the following we will focus on the features of electronic locks, key-operated or with a mechanical dialer.

Electronic lock: what is it and how does it work?

An electronic lock is a security element that can open or close the gate it is protecting by simply entering the correct code on a special keypad, similar to a calculator.

By bypassing the need for a physical key, the use of a coded electronic lock offers great flexibility in the administration of entrances, making it a popular choice for commercial buildings and hospitality facilities.

In addition, a coded electronic lock means that you no longer have to worry about keys and can authorise third party access at any time simply by telling them the numbers to enter.

Key lock: an evolving classic

The key lock is an ancient protection system dating back to the dawn of civilisation. With the passage of time and changing technologies, however, the key lock is no longer the simple element it once was: from cylinder models we have come to female double bit models, always in pursuit of new and higher levels of security.

The key lock consists of a more or less hollow inner body, which can only be removed by inserting a penetrating segment that corresponds to the resistance in the bolt.

Mechanical combination lock

Just like the key-operated models, the mechanical combination lock has a long history. Its main feature is that it does not require the use of a key, but rather the entry of a sequence of numbers through a numbered wheel.

Thanks to the very large number of potential opening codes (a six-digit model offers as many as a million), a mechanical combination lock ensures a high degree of confidentiality and the opportunity to choose an easy-to-remember code.

Mechanical or electronic lock: the Bordogna proposals

If you are looking for a mechanical or electronic lock, the Bordogna catalogue offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet different needs.

Here are some of the products most sought after by our customers:

• electronic locks with code
• armoured electric lock
• armoured electronic lock
• electronic lock with keypad
• electronic combination lock
• electronic key lock
• lock with electronic and mechanical code
• electronic motorised lock
• electronic safe lock