How to Use and Maintain Cam Locks & How to Identify Bad Locks

How to use and maintain cam locks?

Here are some ways to use and maintain cam locks.
1. Never add oil to the cylinder of cam locks. If the key is not flexible to open, we can install some pencil lead chips into the key hole.
2. If you unintentionally turn the safety inside the spherical door lock by 900, it will become permanent insurance. At this time, you can only open it with the key. Just turn the insurance anticlockwise by 900 to restore it.
3. In normal use, if there is dirt, we can use dry cloth (or add a little water) to remove it. Do not use detergent and other chemicals to scrub. Otherwise, the damage of the protective film of exposed parts will cause discoloration.
4. When closing the door, it is better to hold the handle, screw the lock tongue into the lock body, and then release the hand after closing the door. Do not hit the door with force. Otherwise, the service life of cam locks will be reduced.
 
 
How to identify bad door locks?

There are some methods to use and maintain cam locks.
1. First of all, we can see whether the surface of the door lock is flat, smooth and of poor quality. There are usually a rough surface, potholes and obvious defects on the door lock, and the surface coating is easy to leg color.
2. Then, carefully check whether the accessories in the door lock package are complete and comfortable. Generally, poor door locks come from small family workshops, and problems will occur in all aspects after a long time.
3. We can see whether the product has passed the inspection of the relevant national quality inspection department, the technical indicators of poor quality door locks can not reach the national standards.

Finally, it is advised that consumers should not buy a lock just by looking at the appearance and by trying (opening) the lock at the time of purchase. We need to carefully inspect and test it many times before purchasing. If you buy a lock with poor quality and material, it will cause you a lot of trouble. It may lock you in the house or even cause damage to life and property. The correct choice of the required function and quality of the lock will bring you convenience and safety.