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Euro Cylinders

Euro cylinders are the cylinders that operate euro profile deadlocks and deadlatches, so changing the lock often only means changing the cylinder. This page has Comelit PAC knob cylinders, half cylinders and lock sets that turn mechanical euro profile doors into access controlled doors without cabling or power, Union euro double cylinders and an oval double cylinder, and models from Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY, Alpro and Briton.

Choosing Euro Cylinders

Start with the type of cylinder: the types here include a euro double cylinder, a thumbturn cylinder and PAC Lock knob cylinders.

Union euro double cylinders

The Union J2X18-PL-AA and J2X18-SC-AA are 2x18 euro double cylinders, length AA. The J2X18-PL-AA and J2X18-SC-AA have extensive differs in 5 or 6 pin, and may be supplied to differ, keyed alike or keyed to pass, or master keyed. The J2X18-PL-AA supports construction keying, clutch release and classroom functionality. Check cylinder compatibility when specifying non-UNION lock cases.

Thumbturn cylinder

The Alpro 5280T is a thumbturn europrofile cylinder. Alpro europrofile cylinders, the range of the 5280T, have keyed alike and keyed different options, and Alpro europrofile cylinders and thumbturns can also be used with a wide variety of other locks.

PAC Lock knob cylinders

The Comelit PAC PLCYL3010H is the PAC Lock knob half cylinder 30/10, a hardware component for housing schemes, sheltered accommodation or managed facilities. The PLCYL3535D is a dual knob cylinder 35/35. The PLCYL3535 lock knob cylinder is engineered for PAC GDX integration in managed residential schemes. The PLCYLR lock knob cylinder is a replacement component that is part of the PAC Access Central ecosystem: it requires no cabling or power, and it enables one credential to manage all access points. The PLCYLRE is the Knob Cylinder External, a replacement component that provides a retrofit solution for existing Euro profile mechanical doors.

Keys

The Union J2X18-PL-AA and J2X18-SC-AA are supplied with three steel nickel-plated keys as standard, and master keyed versions come with nickel silver keys.

ModelTypeDetail
Union J2X18-PL-AAEuro double cylinder5 or 6 pin
Alpro 5280TThumbturn europrofile cylinderAlpro europrofile range: keyed alike and keyed different options
Comelit PAC PLCYL3010HKnob half cylinder30/10
Comelit PAC PLCYL3535DDual knob cylinder35/35
Comelit PAC PLCYLRLock knob cylinderReplacement component
Comelit PAC PLCYLREKnob Cylinder ExternalReplacement component

Related categories

See bolts and deadlocks in door security, cards and fobs in proximity cards and key fobs, and the wider access control systems range. See also Door Handle Sets.

Brands we stock in Euro Cylinders

Adams Rite by ASSA ABLOY, Alpro, Briton, Comelit PAC and Union.

Frequently asked questions

Can a euro cylinder be supplied keyed alike?

Yes, some euro cylinders can be supplied keyed alike as a maker's option, as well as keyed to differ. The Union J2X18-PL-AA and J2X18-SC-AA euro double cylinders can be supplied to differ, keyed alike or keyed to pass, with options for master keying. Alpro europrofile cylinders, such as the 5280T thumbturn, have keyed alike and keyed different options.

What is a thumb turn euro cylinder?

A thumb turn euro cylinder is a europrofile cylinder fitted with a thumbturn, used to operate deadlocks and deadlatches. The Alpro 5280T is a thumbturn europrofile cylinder, and Alpro europrofile cylinders and thumbturns can also be used with a wide variety of other locks. Alpro offers them in dual and half profile, with keyed alike and keyed different options.

Can a half euro cylinder be used for access control?

Yes, a knob half cylinder made for access control can turn a mechanical euro profile door into an access controlled door without cabling or power. The Comelit PAC PLCYL3010H knob half cylinder 30/10 is for housing schemes, sheltered accommodation or managed facilities, and the PLCYL3010HE is engineered for PAC GDX integration in managed residential schemes. They are part of the PAC Access Central ecosystem.

How many keys come with a double euro cylinder?

Usually three, although the number of keys depends on the maker and the model. The Union J2X18-PL-AA and J2X18-SC-AA euro double cylinders come with three steel nickel-plated keys as standard, and master keyed versions with nickel silver keys. They also have extensive differs in 5 or 6 pin configurations.

What is a euro cylinder used for?

A euro cylinder operates euro profile deadlocks and deadlatches. Alpro europrofile cylinders, such as the 5280T thumbturn, are used to operate different types of deadlocks and deadlatches. The Comelit PAC PLLS3535R PAC Lock 35/35 Set is a retrofit access control solution that upgrades existing Euro profile mechanical doors without cabling or power.

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