Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Kent asks Morgan.
General questions about the service, then brand specific answers for the Yale, Mul-T-Lock and ERA hardware Morgan fits as standard.
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The questions Kent asks Morgan most.
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APECS AP, the cylinder Morgan trusts to keep burglars out.
The APECS AP is the BSI 3-Star Kitemark, Sold Secure Diamond Standard euro cylinder Morgan fits as standard for high-security upgrades. It defends against snapping, drilling, plug-extraction, picking and bumping, and stays operable from inside even after a snap attack, thanks to a unique sacrificial point and interlocking cam.
- BSI 3 Star Kitemark, KM621947
- Sold Secure Diamond, CLME08161454
- Tested to TS007:2014 + A2:2018 & EN1303:2015
- Sacrificial snap-secure point, operable from inside if snapped
- Anti-pick: 4 sliders + anti-pick spool pins
- Anti-bump: dimple & slider hybrid key profile
- Anti-drill: 8 hardened steel pieces + 2 cam plates
- 26 ball-bearings for smooth, durable operation
- 10-year guarantee · 5-year snap-secure guarantee
- Up to £2,500 APECS break-in guarantee
In the unlikely event of a break-in succeeding through a snapping attack on an APECS AP cylinder, APECS will pay up to £2,500 towards loss of items not covered by your household insurance. Supplied with 5 keys as standard.
ERA trusted British hardware on Kent doors.
ERA is one of the UK's most established lock manufacturers, supplying TS007 3★ cylinders, multipoint mechanisms and door furniture insurers recognise instantly. MC Locksmiths fits ERA as a like-for-like replacement on countless Kent uPVC and composite doors quality you can specify with total confidence.
- Fortress & Vectis TS007 3★ anti snap cylinders
- ERA multipoint locks for uPVC & composite doors
- BS3621 mortice locks for timber doors
- Insurance approved across all major UK insurers
Selected ERA TS007 3★ cylinders carry a security guarantee against snap-attack break-ins when professionally installed by an approved locksmith.
Common questions about ERA cylinders & key control
Mul-T-Lock patented key control for commercial Kent.
When a property needs verified key control, master-keying or restricted duplication, Mul-T-Lock is the system Morgan specifies. Used across commercial premises, HMOs, schools and high-value residential, every key is patented and can only be cut by an authorised Mul-T-Lock dealer against your signed card.
- Patented MT5+ and Interactive+ platforms
- Restricted key blanks no high-street duplication
- Master-key & keyed-alike suites across multiple doors
- Sold Secure Diamond, TS007 3★ certified cylinders
Mul-T-Lock cylinders carry a lifetime mechanical guarantee and patent protection on the keyway until the late 2030s meaning verified key control for the life of the building.
Common questions about Mul-T-Lock cylinders & key control
Yale household-name security, fitted to the highest standard.
Yale is the lock most homeowners already trust by name. MC Locksmiths supplies and fits the full Yale range from BS3621 nightlatches and mortice deadlocks to Platinum 3★ anti snap cylinders and the Yale Smart Lock platform installed to manufacturer spec and insurance standard every time.
- Platinum 3★ anti snap, anti-bump, anti-drill cylinders
- BS3621 nightlatches & mortice deadlocks (timber doors)
- Yale Conexis & Linus smart locks fitted and configured
- Genuine Yale parts no aftermarket cylinders
Yale Platinum 3★ cylinders come with a 10-year manufacturer guarantee and a security promise covering the cost of a replacement cylinder if defeated by a snapping attack.
Common questions about Yale cylinders & key control
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