In a mechanical lock the lock body uses a series of spring loaded pins to allow or stop the turning.
Turn part of a lock door.
Parts of a traditional lock cylinder lock body.
The cylinder or lock body is the part of the door lock where you insert the key.
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If you need a new lock because you lost the key to the door you may opt for re keying the cylinder rather than replacing it.
The lock engages a bolt inside the door.
This piece of metal extends from the door into the frame and.
When the key is inserted it allows the lock body to turn.
The spindle is the bar that connects knobs or levers through the door and operates the lock mechanism.
The combination of pins that need to be pushed to turn the lock is unique to each lock body and matches the grooves of the door s key.
If a cylinder is sticking has a key broken off in it.
Box strike plate.
The lock cylinder is the meat of the door lock.
When you unlock your front door you turn the key inside of the lock cylinder.