Cylinder Locks
Cylinder locks are one of the most common types of door locks used across the UK, particularly on uPVC, composite, aluminium and wooden exterior doors. Their versatility means that a single cylinder can operate a wide variety of multipoint and mortice lock cases, making these door locks the go-to choice for homeowners, landlords and locksmiths alike.
The key advantage of a cylinder lock lies within its pin-tumbler mechanism, which is both secure and highly practical. Cylinders are:
- Easy to fit – they can be installed or replaced quickly without changing the whole lock case.
- Easy to re-key – ideal if keys are lost or security needs upgrading.
- Highly secure – featuring advanced protection against common burglary techniques such as snapping, drilling, picking and bumping.
At MPL, we stock an extensive range of high-quality cylinder locks from all the trusted brands including Versa, Brisant, TSS, and ERA. Whether you need a standard Euro cylinder or a high-security anti-snap design, you’ll find options to suit every requirement, all available with next-day delivery across the UK.
Euro Cylinders
A Euro cylinder is the most common cylinder profile you’ll see used here in the UK, primarily because it’s compatible with most lock types. The shape of the cylinder is the stereotypical design you would expect; with a larger rounded part at the top where you place your key, and a narrower shape at the bottom.
Our range of Euro Cylinders includes sizes suitable for all types of doors and locks, so you can be confident that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here!
Euro Thumb Turn Cylinder Locks
Requiring a key on the outside, but not on the inside, makes a thumb turn cylinder the perfect cylinder to use in your patio doors, back doors and communal door locks. You can quickly and easily secure your property from the inside without the need to look for your keys.
With a large range of sizes and multiple finishes available, you’re sure to find the product you’re after in our extensive range of Thumb Turn Cylinders.
High-Security Cylinders
Perfect for those looking to quickly and easily upgrade the safety and security of their existing door locks – without the need to replace everything! Our range of high security cylinders are compatible with all door and lock types, and provide protection against all common burglary techniques such as drilling, picking, snapping and bumping.
Oval Cylinders
Oval cylinders are incredibly similar to Euro cylinders; they both operate in the exact same way and therefore serve the same purpose. However, their shape is different. As opposed to the traditional lock shape profile of a Euro cylinder, an Oval cylinder is exactly what it sounds like – the profile of the cylinder is an oval.
Oval cylinders tend to be less popular than Euro cylinders, which can make them somewhat trickier to replace. But if you’re in need of a replacement Oval cylinder, you’ll find the right finish and size in our range today.
Rim / Nightlatch Cylinders
Rim cylinders are less common as they tend to only be used on external doors fitted with a night latch that automatically locks as the door closes. Installing a replacement rim cylinder is easy – simply remove the existing lock cylinder and slide your replacement cylinder in place!
Available in Brass, Nickel, and Satin finishes, our range of night latch cylinders allows you to repair your lock mechanism without replacing the entire night latch.
Screw-In Cylinders
Most commonly used on commercial doors, like aluminium shop fronts, screw-in cylinders provide an easy method for replacing faulty lock mechanisms. All screw-in cylinders, regardless of manufacturer, have the same thread meaning they’re completely interchangeable! Shop our range of high-quality screw-in cylinders today.
