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CERRADURA GUARDAS [1 record]

Record 1 2025-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Locks and Locksmithing
DEF

A mechanical-cylinder lock containing a series of wards that move upon the application of a key with a slotted tab corresponding to the wards.

CONT

Warded locks are considered low-security by modern standards because they provide no security against lockpicking or impressioning attacks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Serrurerie
CONT

Une serrure à garniture est une serrure qui utilise des pièces de métal fixes (les garnitures) dont la disposition doit correspondre au motif du panneton de la clef afin que celle-ci puisse tourner. La serrure à garniture est bon marché et robuste, mais elle peut être aisément crochetée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Cerrajería
PHR

cerradura de guardas movibles

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