The unique ABLOY cylinder mechanism
Abloy’s story started in 1907, when Emil Henriksson, a young precision mechanic from Helsinki, noticed that the principle of rotating detainer discs inside cash register cylinders could also be applied to locks.
The unique ABLOY cylinder mechanism, based on the use of rotating discs instead of the traditional springs and pins, is known widely by security professionals all over the world. With ABLOY Key Systems your security is ensured today as well as in the future.
The ABLOY rotating disc cylinder construction offers numerous unsurpassed features such as
- Smooth and reliable function also in extreme environment
- Durable and long lasting
- Superior master keying features – tailored access rights
Durability and reliability for your trust
ABLOY locks and cylinders are chosen worldwide for sensitive applications in the most exposed locations, continually defying the elements, on land and sea, in the coldest and the hottest of climates. ABLOY products are selected as the first choice of the professional in countless applications all around the world.
Master key features
We offer locking solutions from individual needs to systems which are designed to cover large and extensive facilities. Careful planning is the basis for long-term success of the master key system, ensuring the customers safety and security. It is possible to create multi-level master key systems each with unique access rights for different user groups. Superior master keying features are offered based on our vast number of different key combinations without compromising security. Expandable locking systems can be designed to cover large and extensive facilities. Ideally each key holder will carry only one key.
Customized products
Our target is to solve customer's problems and fulfill their needs. The solutions do not always come as a standard. They may be modifications of existing products or completely new innovations. In that way we can always provide cost-effective total solutions for customers.
We have extensive experience and expertise in field of high security locking systems. We offer highly secure and customized solutions for your trust.
ABLOY PROTEC²
ABLOY PROTEC² is the latest milestone in the development of the unique ABLOY rotating disc cylinder keying systems. ABLOY PROTEC² is recommended for professional end users and high end projects. ABLOY PROTEC² patents are valid worldwide until 2031.
ABLOY NOVEL
The convenient and long lasting ABLOY NOVEL is one of the newest members in the ABLOY cylinder family. ABLOY NOVEL is recommended for high security solution for public and private sector. ABLOY NOVEL patents are valid worldwide until 2027.
ABLOY SENTRY
ABLOY SENTRY is a patented cylinder system for industrial applications such as professional end users and original equipment manufacturers. ABLOY SENTRY is recommended for industrial applications such as machines and devices. ABLOY SENTRY patents are valid worldwide until 2027.
ABLOY CLASSIC
ABLOY CLASSIC is the icon for ABLOY rotating disc cylinders with a long history. ABLOY CLASSIC is recommended for individual locking, such as drawer or mailbox.
Keys for older systems
ABLOY EXEC
Patent expired. A product commonly used in residential systems. Additional keys can still be made for existing systems.
ABLOY PROTEC
Patent expired. Additional keys can still be made for existing systems. Replaced by ABLOY PROTEC².
ABLOY Disk Lock Pro
ABLOY Disk Lock Pro was an evolution of the rotating disc locking principle launched in 1992. Legal protection on Disk Lock Pro has long since expired and was replaced by ABLOY PROTEC which has since been replaced by ABLOY PROTEC2.
