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WAFER TUMBLER LOCK [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

A type of lock that uses a set of flat wafers to prevent the lock from opening unless the correct key is inserted.

CONT

A wafer tumbler however uses a system by which flat pieces of metal named “wafers” must be pushed to the correct position whereby they become flush with the plug and therefore can rotate.

OBS

This type of lock is similar to the pin tumbler lock and works on a similar principle. However, unlike the pin tumbler lock, the wafer is a single piece. The wafer tumbler lock is often incorrectly referred to as a disc tumbler lock, which uses an entirely different mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
CONT

À noter une variante de serrure à goupille et à gorge, la serrure à paillettes : la clef est introduite dans une série de plaquettes trouées. La forme de la clef fait coulisser ces plaquettes de manière à ce qu'elles ne gênent plus la rotation. Les principes de crochetages sont les mêmes, en plus faciles, que les serrures à goupilles. C'est le genre de serrures qu'on trouve sur les placards quelconques dans les entreprises et sur les boîtes aux lettres.

OBS

Les serrures bon marché que l'on trouve sur les bureaux sont équipées de paillettes en métal au lieu de goupilles. [...] Les paillettes ont toutes le même contour extérieur, mais chaque usinage interne est différent.

Spanish

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