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| ====== Welcome to the Locksley Wiki ====== | ====== Welcome to the Locksley Wiki ====== |
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| Welcome to the **Locksley Wiki**, your comprehensive resource for information on lock manufacturers, lock types, security solutions, and the history of locks in the United Kingdom. Whether you are a locksmith, a security professional, or simply interested in locks, you'll find a wealth of information here. | Welcome to the **Locksley Wiki**, your comprehensive resource for information on lock manufacturers, lock types, security solutions, and the history of locks in the United Kingdom. Proudly managed by [Locksley](https://locksley.site), this dedicated platform focuses on collecting and sharing detailed knowledge about various locking mechanisms, manufacturers, and security solutions. Whether you are a locksmith, a security professional, or simply interested in locks, the Locksley Wiki offers valuable insights and up-to-date information to meet your needs. |
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| ===== Introduction to UK Locks ===== | ===== Introduction to UK Locks ===== |
| Discover detailed information about the major lock manufacturers in the UK. | Discover detailed information about the major lock manufacturers in the UK. |
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| * **[[:manufacturers:t_morgan_and_sons|T. Morgan & Sons Ltd]]** - Known for their durable padlocks and accessible locks since 1825. | * **[[:manufacturers:anker|Anker]]** - Known for innovative security solutions and high-quality locks. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:imperial_locks|Imperial Locks]]** - Specializes in high-quality mortice locks and complementary security products. | * **[[:manufacturers:apecs|APECS]]** - Provides high-quality locking solutions including cylinders, locks, and hardware for both residential and commercial properties. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:era|ERA]]** - Offers a wide range of security products, including door and window locks and smart home systems. | * **[[:manufacturers:assa_abloy|ASSA Abloy]]** - Swedish company offering a comprehensive range of security products globally. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:asec|ASEC]]** - Comprehensive range of security products including door locks, padlocks, and access control systems. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:banham|Banham]]** - Prestigious lock manufacturer with custom-made security products since 1926. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:bramah|Bramah]]** - Renowned for high-security locks, padlocks, and safes since 1784. | * **[[:manufacturers:bramah|Bramah]]** - Renowned for high-security locks, padlocks, and safes since 1784. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:burgwachter|Burg-Wächter UK]]** - Offers a range of security products including locks and safes. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:carlisle_brass|Carlisle Brass]]** - Provides architectural ironmongery, including high-quality locks. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:chubb|Chubb]]** - Renowned for their high-security safes and strong locks. | * **[[:manufacturers:chubb|Chubb]]** - Renowned for their high-security safes and strong locks. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:lowe_and_fletcher|Lowe & Fletcher]]** - Manufactures mechanical and electronic locks for industrial and commercial applications. | * **[[:manufacturers:cisa|CISA]]** - Italian manufacturer with a global presence, offering comprehensive security products. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:squire_locks|Squire Locks]]** - Renowned for robust padlocks, bike locks, and other security products. | * **[[:manufacturers:dorma|Dorma UK]]** - Known for door controls and lock technology. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:banham|Banham]]** - Prestigious lock manufacturer with custom-made security products since 1926. | * **[[:manufacturers:era|ERA]]** - Offers a wide range of security products, including door and window locks and smart home systems. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:fab_and_fix|Fab & Fix]]** - Supplies high-quality door and window hardware. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:fuhr|Fuhr]]** - German manufacturer known for innovative door and window hardware. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:fullex|Fullex]]** - Known for innovative door and window security products. | * **[[:manufacturers:fullex|Fullex]]** - Known for innovative door and window security products. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:guardian_lock|Guardian Lock & Engineering Co Ltd]]** - Produces a variety of mechanical and electronic locking solutions. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:gu|GU (Gretsch-Unitas)]]** - German company with a strong presence in the UK, specializing in door and window hardware. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:hoppe|Hoppe (UK) Ltd]]** - Supplies a wide range of architectural ironmongery, including locks. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:imperial_locks|Imperial Locks]]** - Specializes in high-quality mortice locks and complementary security products. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:ingersoll|Ingersoll]]** - Known for producing high-quality mortice locks, rim locks, and cylinders. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:legge|Legge]]** - Offers mortice locks, rim locks, and cylinders. | * **[[:manufacturers:legge|Legge]]** - Offers mortice locks, rim locks, and cylinders. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:asec|ASEC]]** - Comprehensive range of security products including door locks, padlocks, and access control systems. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:securefast|Securefast]]** - Provides reliable door locks, window locks, padlocks, and access control systems. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:lockmaster|Lockmaster]]** - Specializes in high-quality multipoint locks for doors and windows. | * **[[:manufacturers:lockmaster|Lockmaster]]** - Specializes in high-quality multipoint locks for doors and windows. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:mila|Mila]]** - Supplies door and window hardware, including locks, handles, and hinges. | * **[[:manufacturers:lowe_and_fletcher|Lowe & Fletcher]]** - Manufactures mechanical and electronic locks for industrial and commercial applications. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:winkhaus|Winkhaus]]** - Produces high-quality door and window hardware including multipoint locks and cylinders. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:zone|Zone]]** - Offers affordable and reliable door and window locks, padlocks, and cylinders. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:schlage|Schlage]]** - Global lock manufacturer with a range of residential and commercial security products. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:ingersoll|Ingersoll]]** - Known for producing high-quality mortice locks, rim locks, and cylinders. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:cisa|CISA]]** - Italian manufacturer with a global presence, offering comprehensive security products. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:gu|GU (Gretsch-Unitas)]]** - German company with a strong presence in the UK, specializing in door and window hardware. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:maco|Maco]]** - Austrian company producing high-quality door and window hardware. | * **[[:manufacturers:maco|Maco]]** - Austrian company producing high-quality door and window hardware. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:fuhr|Fuhr]]** - German manufacturer known for innovative door and window hardware. | * **[[:manufacturers:mila|Mila]]** - Supplies door and window hardware, including locks, handles, and hinges. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:millenco|Millenco]]** - Specializes in high-quality multipoint locks for doors and windows. | * **[[:manufacturers:millenco|Millenco]]** - Specializes in high-quality multipoint locks for doors and windows. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:assa_abloy|ASSA Abloy]]** - Swedish company offering a comprehensive range of security products globally. | * **[[:manufacturers:schlage|Schlage]]** - Global lock manufacturer with a range of residential and commercial security products. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:yale|Yale]]** - A well-known brand offering a wide range of residential and commercial security products. | * **[[:manufacturers:securefast|Securefast]]** - Provides reliable door locks, window locks, padlocks, and access control systems. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:union|Union]]** - Offers a variety of security solutions including door locks and padlocks. | * **[[:manufacturers:squire_locks|Squire Locks]]** - Renowned for robust padlocks, bike locks, and other security products. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:t_morgan_and_sons|T. Morgan & Sons Ltd]]** - Known for their durable padlocks and accessible locks since 1825. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:tss|TSS (Trade Security Supplies)]]** - British lock manufacturer known for affordability and reliability. | * **[[:manufacturers:tss|TSS (Trade Security Supplies)]]** - British lock manufacturer known for affordability and reliability. |
| * **[[:manufacturers:fab_and_fix|Fab & Fix]]** - Supplies high-quality door and window hardware. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:anker|Anker]]** - Known for innovative security solutions and high-quality locks. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:guardian_lock|Guardian Lock & Engineering Co Ltd]]** - Produces a variety of mechanical and electronic locking solutions. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:hoppe|Hoppe (UK) Ltd]]** - Supplies a wide range of architectural ironmongery, including locks. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:carlisle_brass|Carlisle Brass]]** - Provides architectural ironmongery, including high-quality locks. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:dorma|Dorma UK]]** - Known for door controls and lock technology. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:burgwachter|Burg-Wächter UK]]** - Offers a range of security products including locks and safes. | |
| * **[[:manufacturers:ultion|Ultion Locks]]** - Specializes in high-security door locks and cylinders. | * **[[:manufacturers:ultion|Ultion Locks]]** - Specializes in high-security door locks and cylinders. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:union|Union]]** - Offers a variety of security solutions including door locks and padlocks. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:winkhaus|Winkhaus]]** - Produces high-quality door and window hardware including multipoint locks and cylinders. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:yale|Yale]]** - A well-known brand offering a wide range of residential and commercial security products. |
| | * **[[:manufacturers:zone|Zone]]** - Offers affordable and reliable door and window locks, padlocks, and cylinders. |
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| | For detailed information on each manufacturer, click on the respective link to learn more about their products, history, and contributions to the security industry. |
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| ===== Locksmith Organizations ===== | ===== Locksmith Organizations ===== |
| Discover the key locksmith organizations in the UK that support and regulate the locksmith industry. | Discover the key locksmith organizations in the UK that support and regulate the locksmith industry. |
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| * **[[:org:MLA|Master Locksmiths Association (MLA)]]** - The largest and most well-known locksmith organization in the UK, providing accreditation and training. | |
| * **[[:org:BLI|British Locksmiths Institute (BLI)]]** - A division of the MLA focusing on educational and training aspects of the locksmith profession. | * **[[:org:BLI|British Locksmiths Institute (BLI)]]** - A division of the MLA focusing on educational and training aspects of the locksmith profession. |
| * **[[:org:ICL|Institute of Certified Locksmiths (ICL)]]** - Promotes professionalism and ethical practices within the locksmith industry. | * **[[:org:CLS|Certified Locksmiths and Security (CLS)]]** - Offers accreditation, support, and resources for locksmiths and security professionals. |
| * **[[:org:GKL|Guild of Keycutters and Locksmiths (GKL)]]** - Supports professionals in the key cutting and locksmithing sectors. | * **[[:org:GKL|Guild of Keycutters and Locksmiths (GKL)]]** - Supports professionals in the key cutting and locksmithing sectors. |
| | * **[[:org:ICL|Institute of Certified Locksmiths (ICL)]]** - Promotes professionalism and ethical practices within the locksmith industry. |
| | * **[[:org:MLA|Master Locksmiths Association (MLA)]]** - The largest and most well-known locksmith organization in the UK, providing accreditation and training. |
| | * **[[:org:NGCL|National Guild of Certified Locksmiths (NGCL)]]** - A professional body that represents locksmiths and provides certification and resources. |
| * **[[:org:NNAL|National Network of Approved Locksmiths (NNAL)]]** - Accredits locksmiths who meet stringent security and professional standards. | * **[[:org:NNAL|National Network of Approved Locksmiths (NNAL)]]** - Accredits locksmiths who meet stringent security and professional standards. |
| * **[[:org:UKLA|UK Locksmiths Association (UKLA)]]** - Provides training, certification, and support to locksmiths across the UK. | * **[[:org:UKLA|UK Locksmiths Association (UKLA)]]** - Provides training, certification, and support to locksmiths across the UK. |
| * **[[:org:NGCL|National Guild of Certified Locksmiths (NGCL)]]** - A professional body that represents locksmiths and provides certification and resources. | |
| * **[[:org:CLS|Certified Locksmiths and Security (CLS)]]** - Offers accreditation, support, and resources for locksmiths and security professionals. | |
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| ===== Types of Locksmith Work ===== | ===== Types of Locksmith Work ===== |
| * **[[:work:Safe_and_Vault|Safe and Vault Services]]** - Provide services related to the security of safes and vaults. Services include safe installation, safe opening, combination changes, and maintenance and repairs. | * **[[:work:Safe_and_Vault|Safe and Vault Services]]** - Provide services related to the security of safes and vaults. Services include safe installation, safe opening, combination changes, and maintenance and repairs. |
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| | ===== Locksmith Tool Sellers ===== |
| | Discover the key suppliers of locksmith tools in the UK, providing essential equipment for professional locksmiths. |
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| | * **[[:tools:alslocktools|ALS Lock Tools]]** - Provides a wide range of locksmith tools and equipment, including key cutting machines, lock picking sets, and more. |
| | * **[[:tools:bumpkeys4u|BumpKeys4U]]** - Specializes in lock picking tools, including bump keys, pick sets, and training materials. |
| | * **[[:tools:davenports|Davenports]]** - Supplies professional locksmith tools, key blanks, and key cutting machines. |
| | * **[[:tools:gjlocks|GJ Locks]]** - Offers a variety of locksmith tools and accessories, focusing on quality and reliability. |
| | * **[[:tools:handyhardware|Handy Hardware]]** - Offers a variety of locksmith tools and accessories, focusing on quality and affordability. |
| | * **[[:tools:lockdecoders|Lock Decoders]]** - Provides advanced locksmith tools and machines, including key cutting machines and lock decoders. |
| | * **[[:tools:locksmith_tools|Locksmith Tools Ltd]]** - Offers a wide range of tools and equipment for locksmiths, including key cutting machines, lock picking sets, and more. |
| | * **[[:tools:multipick|Multipick Direct UK]]** - Known for high-quality lock picking tools and accessories, including electric pick guns and tension tools. |
| | * **[[:tools:skl|SKS Ltd]]** - A leading supplier of locksmith tools, security products, and key cutting equipment. |
| | * **[[:tools:tradelocks|TradeLocks]]** - Supplies a comprehensive selection of locksmith tools, automotive locksmith tools, and security products. |
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| | For detailed information on each tool seller, click on the respective link to learn more about their products and services. |
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| ===== Lock Types ===== | ===== Lock Types ===== |
