First, a big thank you to all our locksmith customers. Your incredible support, especially through social media and YouTube, has been invaluable since our launch at MLAExpo21. We’re thrilled to see all your positive feedback and installation photos shared online.
As we enter 2025, our mission remains the same: to deliver a high-quality, secure, and reliable retrofit solution for your customers. We are working hard to improve our manufacturing and distribution processes, aiming to make Adaptalock a staple in every mobile and retail locksmith’s toolkit; always available when you need it most.
Why Choose Adaptalock?
Adaptalock is engineered to stand out, combining exceptional quality, reliability, and high security. Its retrofit capabilities make it the perfect replacement for a wide range of systems, ensuring convenience and versatility for locksmiths tackling any project. Moreover, we’re committed to reducing trade prices, making Adaptalock an accessible, go-to product for locksmiths across the UK.
Our ongoing collaboration with APECS, renowned for their innovative hardware solutions like the highly regarded AP Cylinder, underscores our commitment to strengthening distribution networks. By partnering with trusted brands, we aim to simplify the purchasing process for locksmiths; offering a broader range of premium products under one roof.
Installing Adaptalock – Tips and Techniques:
Upon viewing the installations shared by our customers, we’ve noticed a useful alternative to the standard installation method included in our instructions.
Two methods of installation:
- Pre-assembled installation:
- This approach involves building the Adaptalock system before fitting it to the door. It’s ideal for modern doors with both vertical and horizontal hinge adjustments. This method simplifies alignment and ensures a smooth installation.
- In-situ installation (standard):
- For older doors with static hinges or conservatory doors that have settled over time and are misaligned, we recommend assembling the system directly into the door. This method allows for fine-tuning and ensures optimal performance, even in challenging install scenarios.
Photo Guide:
In this feature, you’ll find step-by-step photos detailing the pre-assembly method. Follow along to see how straightforward this alternative approach can be.
1. Use handle spindle to align the Adaptalock gearbox to the original system gearbox.
2. Clamp studs of toothed rails to the gearbox drive arm holes.
3. Slacken hook casing faceplate screws a few millimetres and drop hook casing from the toothed rails.
4. Slide hook casing along rails to match the existing hook bolt position.
Re-engage hook casing to toothed rails ensuring it is in the fully unlocked position and tighten faceplate screws.
Repeat 2-4 for the other hook bolt rail & casing.
5. Place snappable faceplate between gearbox faceplate and hook bolt faceplate. Make sure the arrow on the snappable faceplate meets the arrow on the gearbox faceplate. Using either the Adaptalock snapping tools or pliers, snap to size.
Repeat for other side of gearbox.
6. Install gearbox/handles/cylinder and adjust centre keep position if necessary. Install hook bolt rails & faceplates, adjust existing keeps if necessary. Use the remaining snappable faceplate to fit top and bottom of the door.
Adaptalock compatibility:
Adaptalock is a versatile solution designed to replace a wide range of systems, including:
AGB, Avantis, Avocet, Cego, ERA, Fab&Fix, Ferco, Fix Asgard, Fuhr, Fullex (except SL16), GU, Kenrick, KFV, Lockmaster, Maco, Mila, Millenco, Roto, Safeware, Securistyle, Vitawin, Winkhaus, and Yale.
Where to purchase Adaptalock:
Direct from our online trade only website: www.adaptalock.co.uk
Or call: 07946 519733
For our APECS / Adaptalock Collaboration, contact 0121 468 2352