Product Overview
The Scandinavian oval cylinder is an EN 1303 profile cylinder for Nordic door hardware, supplied in brass with a 30.8 mm length and a vertical dimple key. It belongs to the Swiss and oval cylinder category and is specified by door hardware distributors, lock assemblers and OEM door manufacturers serving Scandinavian and Nordic markets.
Three parameters define the model: the oval Scandinavian profile, the 30.8 mm length and the 5 active plus 5 passive pin configuration, with 5-7 pins available to order. That combination drops into standard Nordic lock cases without adapters, so a buyer can stock one cylinder family across a door range and keep keying consistent from the first order.
Key Features
- EN 1303 compliance: the cylinder is built to the European cylinder standard, so it passes the specification review on Nordic door projects.
- 30.8 mm length: matches the standard Scandinavian oval door prep, so no spacer rings or rework on the door leaf.
- Brass housing and plug: both wear surfaces are brass, which holds keyway tolerance through years of daily locking cycles.
- Vertical dimple key: the dimple pattern resists picking better than a plain pin tumbler profile and is harder to copy without the right blank.
- 5 active and 5 passive pins: ten pin positions give a larger keying field for master key systems than a 5-pin-only cylinder.
- 5-7 pin option: order the higher pin count when the project needs a deeper keying hierarchy or higher key differs.
- Five finishes: polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome, matt chrome and brass let one cylinder line match the door hardware schedule.
- KA, CE, MK and GMK keying: keyed alike, keyed to differ, master key and grand master key systems can be built from the same cylinder body.
Product Specifications
| Model | Scandinavian oval cylinder (Scandinavian profile cylinder) |
|---|---|
| Standard | EN 1303 |
| Length L | 30.8 mm |
| Housing material | Brass |
| Plug material | Brass |
| Key material | Brass (optional) |
| Key type | Vertical key, dimple key |
| Number of keys | 3 (optional) |
| Active pins | 5 (5-7 optional) |
| Passive pins | 5 (5-7 optional) |
| Keying possibilities | KA, CE, MK, GMK |
| Finishes | Brass, polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome, matt chrome |
| Anti-drill protection, housing | None (optional) |
| Anti-drill protection, plug | None (optional) |
| Anti-pick protection | None (optional) |
| Anti-bump protection | None (optional) |
| Fixing screws, cam type, connecting bar, modular construction | available on request |
Configurations & Options
| Pin count | 5 active and 5 passive pins as standard; 5-7 pins to order for deeper keying hierarchies. |
|---|---|
| Keying | KA (keyed alike) for single-owner doors, CE (keyed to differ) for apartment blocks, MK and GMK for master key systems. |
| Key material | brass standard; brass optional key material on request. |
| Number of keys | 3 supplied as standard; additional keys to order. |
| Finish | brass, polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome or matt chrome to match the door hardware schedule. |
| Security options | anti-drill housing, anti-drill plug, anti-pick and anti-bump protection can each be added. |
| Clutch shape | optional, selected from the supplied list. |
Industrial Applications
- Scandinavian oval cylinder for door hardware: hardware distributors and lock assemblers fit this cylinder into Nordic oval lock cases for apartment and office doors; the 30.8 mm length and oval profile match the case prep, so no adapter is needed.
- Scandinavian oval cylinder for residential doors: door manufacturers serving Nordic housing projects use the 5-pin dimple version with KA or CE keying so each apartment gets its own key while the building runs one cylinder family.
- Scandinavian oval cylinder for commercial doors: facility managers specify MK or GMK keying so one master key opens offices, storage and plant rooms while staff keys stay restricted.
- Scandinavian oval cylinder for Nordic door systems: OEM door set makers stock the brass body across their range and vary only the finish and pin count, which keeps one cylinder platform through the catalogue.
Key Advantages
- Brass housing and plug hold the keyway tolerance that keeps a dimple key turning smoothly after years of use, which cuts lockout calls on installed doors.
- The 30.8 mm length is the Nordic standard, so a distributor can stock one SKU and cover the common door prep instead of carrying several lengths.
- Ten pin positions (5 active, 5 passive) give the keying field a master key system needs, so a building can grow to GMK without changing cylinder bodies.
- Five finishes from one cylinder platform let a buyer match a hardware schedule without sourcing a second supplier or a second approval cycle.
- EN 1303 compliance puts the cylinder on the approved list for Nordic projects where the door hardware specification names the standard.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
| 5-pin standard version | suits residential doors and single-building projects where KA or CE keying is enough and the keying field stays small. |
|---|---|
| 5-7 pin version | suits commercial buildings and GMK systems where more pin positions are needed to keep key differs apart. |
| KA keyed alike | suits a single owner with several doors who wants one key for all of them. |
| CE keyed to differ | suits apartment blocks and multi-tenant buildings where every tenant needs a different key. |
| MK or GMK master key | suits facility management where one master key must open common areas and staff keys must stay restricted. |
| Optional anti-drill, anti-pick or anti-bump protection | suits entrance doors and higher-risk openings where the standard cylinder is not enough. |
Why Choose Us
We quote the Scandinavian oval cylinder configuration that fits your door schedule, not a fixed catalogue number. Tell us the pin count, keying and finish and we return a price against that build.
- OEM and ODM work: we build cylinders to your keying plan and finish schedule, including master key systems.
- Spare parts and keys: additional keys and replacement cylinders can be ordered against the original keying.
- Export experience: we ship cylinder orders to door hardware buyers outside China and handle the export documents.
- After-sales response: keying or finish questions are answered by the technical sales team that quoted the order.
- Quotation: send the door schedule and keying requirement and we confirm the Scandinavian oval cylinder price and lead time.
Factory Strength
Cylinder production runs in-house from brass housing and plug machining through pin assembly, key cutting and finish. Each unit is assembled to its keying plan, checked for key insertion and rotation, and inspected before packing. Finishes are applied and inspected against the approved sample. Orders ship to door hardware distributors and OEM door manufacturers in export markets, with the keying plan and finish recorded against the order so repeat batches match.
Quality Control
Incoming brass stock is checked before machining. In-process checks follow the housing and plug through machining and pin assembly. Final inspection confirms key operation, pin count and finish against the order.
- Key operation check: every cylinder is tested for key insertion and smooth rotation before packing.
- Pin count verification: active and passive pins are counted against the keying plan.
- Finish inspection: plated and polished surfaces are compared with the approved finish sample.
- Keying record: the keying plan is logged against the order for repeat batches and spare keys.
Packaging & Delivery
Cylinders are packed by keying set with the keys matched to the cylinder, then boxed for export. The keying plan travels with the order so the receiving team can sort sets without opening every box.
- Packing: cylinders and their keys packed together by keying set, then in export cartons.
- Order documents: keying plan and finish schedule supplied with the shipment.
- Shipping: export cartons prepared for sea or air freight; terms confirmed at quotation.
- Lead time: confirmed against the order quantity and keying complexity when you request a quote.
FAQ
What is a Scandinavian oval cylinder?
It is an oval-profile profile cylinder built to the Scandinavian door standard, used in Nordic lock cases. This model is EN 1303 compliant, 30.8 mm long, with a brass housing and plug and a vertical dimple key.
What does the 30.8 mm length refer to?
It is the L dimension of the cylinder, measured as stated in the product data. It matches the standard Scandinavian oval door prep, so the cylinder fits the lock case without an adapter.
How many pins does the cylinder have, and can I order more?
The standard build has 5 active and 5 passive pins. A 5-7 pin version is available to order when the keying plan needs a larger field, for example on a grand master key system.
Can I get a Scandinavian oval cylinder datasheet?
Yes. The specifications above list the standard build, and we can send a datasheet for the exact configuration you are evaluating, including finish and keying.
Can the cylinder be used for residential and commercial doors?
Yes. The 5-pin version with KA or CE keying suits residential doors, and the 5-7 pin version with MK or GMK keying suits commercial buildings where a master key system is required.
What keying options are available?
KA (keyed alike), CE (keyed to differ), MK (master key) and GMK (grand master key). Tell us the door schedule and we map the keying before production.
What is the Scandinavian oval cylinder price and what is your MOQ?
Price depends on pin count, keying, finish and quantity. Send the configuration and order quantity and we confirm the price and the minimum order for that build.
Can you supply OEM cylinders under our brand?
Yes, we support OEM and ODM orders. We build to your keying plan and finish schedule, and the keying record is kept against the order for repeat batches.
How are the cylinders packed and shipped?
Cylinders are packed by keying set with their keys, then in export cartons. The keying plan and finish schedule go with the shipment, and shipping terms are confirmed at quotation.
