Product Overview
The Swiss profile double cylinder is a brass lock cylinder in the Swiss and Oval Cylinders category, made to EN 1303 and used by door manufacturers, locksmiths and building hardware distributors for Swiss and Central European doors. It has a brass housing and brass plug, 6 active and 6 passive pins as standard (5-7 optional), and A and B dimensions from 30 mm to 80 mm with a 60 mm standard overall length.
For the buyer, the value is in the profile and the keying. The Swiss profile fits the door prep used across Switzerland and neighbouring markets, so a distributor can stock one cylinder family instead of matching several national profiles. Keying is set at order: KA, CE, MK and GMK are all available, which lets a project run one key system across a building while each door keeps its own cylinder.
Key Features
- Swiss profile body: fits the cylinder prep used on Swiss and Central European doors, so stock fits the market without adapters.
- Brass housing and brass plug: both load-bearing parts are brass, which holds the pin bores and keyway to size through repeated key cycles.
- 6 active plus 6 passive pins: the standard pin stack gives the keying combinations most projects need, with 5-7 pins available to order.
- Vertical dimple key: the key cuts sit on the flat of the blade, which is the format Swiss profile doors and key machines expect.
- Keying to KA, CE, MK or GMK: one cylinder family covers single-key, central-key, master-key and grand-master-key projects.
- A and B from 30 to 80 mm: the same cylinder model covers thin interior doors and thicker entrance doors without a second product line.
- Five finishes: brass, polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome and matt chrome match the door furniture already on the project.
- M5x70 fixing screw, 40-80 mm optional: the screw length can be matched to the door thickness at order.
Product Specifications
| Product | Swiss profile double cylinder |
|---|---|
| Standard | EN 1303 |
| Housing material | Brass |
| Plug material | Brass |
| Key material | Brass (optional) |
| Number of keys | 3 (optional) |
| Key type | Vertical key, dimple key |
| Active pins | 6 (5-7 optional) |
| Passive pins | 6 (5-7 optional) |
| A dimension | 30 mm (30-80 mm optional) |
| B dimension | 30 mm (30-80 mm optional) |
| Overall length L | 60 mm (optional) |
| Fixing screw | M5x70 (40-80 mm optional) |
| Cam type | DIN cam (optional) |
| Keying possibilities | KA, CE, MK, GMK |
| Finishes | Brass, polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome, matt chrome |
| Anti-drill, anti-pick, anti-bump protection | None (optional) |
| Double key-key function | None (optional) |
Full Swiss profile double cylinder specifications, including materials, pin counts, dimensions and keying options, are available as a datasheet for tender use.
Configurations & Options
| A/B length | 30/30 mm standard, 30-80 mm per side to order; choose to match door thickness and cam position. |
|---|---|
| Pin count | 6 active and 6 passive pins standard, 5-7 optional; more pins raise the keying combinations available for master-key projects. |
| Keying system | KA, CE, MK or GMK; pick the level the building’s key plan needs. |
| Key quantity | 3 keys standard, optional; set the number per cylinder at order. |
| Key material | brass optional; specify if the project calls for brass keys. |
| Cam | DIN cam optional; confirm the cam shape against the lockcase. |
| Fixing screw | M5x70 standard, 40-80 mm optional; match to door thickness. |
| Finish | brass, polished brass, satin nickel, polished chrome or matt chrome. |
| Protection options | anti-drill housing, anti-drill plug, anti-pick and anti-bump available as options; double key-key function optional. |
Industrial Applications
- Swiss profile double cylinder for residential doors: housing developers and door fitters use it on timber and steel entrance doors where the Swiss profile prep is already cut; the 30-80 mm A/B range covers the door thickness, and KA keying keeps one key per home.
- Swiss profile double cylinder for apartment entrance doors: property managers specify MK or GMK keying so the building master opens the main entrance while each flat key stays inside its own cylinder.
- Swiss profile double cylinder for office doors: fit-out contractors order CE keying across a floor so staff carry one key for corridor and office doors, with pin count set to the master-key plan.
- Swiss profile double cylinder for hotel guest rooms: hotel hardware suppliers use the double cylinder on guest doors and back-of-house doors, with key quantity and finish matched to the property’s furniture schedule.
Key Advantages
- The Swiss profile is the deciding fit: a distributor supplying Switzerland and neighbouring markets can stock one cylinder family that drops into the local door prep, which cuts the number of SKUs on the shelf.
- Brass in both housing and plug means the pin bores and keyway keep their dimensions, so the keying stays crisp after years of daily use rather than wearing loose.
- Keying is built at order, not retrofitted: KA, CE, MK and GMK from one product line let a project scale from a single home to a master-keyed building without changing cylinder model.
- The 30-80 mm A/B range covers thin interior doors through thick entrance doors, so one order can serve a whole building instead of splitting sizes across suppliers.
- Five finishes let the cylinder match the lever and escutcheon already specified, which avoids the mismatch that shows on a finished door.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
| Standard 30/30 mm, 6-pin, KA | suits single homes and small residential jobs where one key per door is enough and door thickness is standard. |
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| 30-80 mm A/B with MK or GMK | suits apartment buildings and offices that need a master key across many doors; the keying plan decides the pin count. |
| 5-7 pin option | suits larger master-key projects where more combinations are needed across the building. |
| Protection options (anti-drill, anti-pick, anti-bump) | suits entrance doors and any door where the cylinder face is exposed to the street. |
| Finish choice | match the door furniture schedule; satin nickel and chrome for modern hardware, brass and polished brass for traditional doors. |
Why Choose Us
We quote the Swiss profile double cylinder against your door schedule, not against a stock list, so the A/B lengths, pin count and keying come back as one specification you can sign off. OEM and ODM work is handled in-house: your keying plan, key quantity and finish are set at order and confirmed on the drawing before production.
- We return a price against your exact configuration, with the keying and finish broken out.
- Brass parts and pinning are controlled in one plant, so a keying change does not wait on an outside supplier.
- Spare keys and replacement cylinders are pinned to the original keying plan, which keeps a building’s master key working after handover.
- Export packing and documents are prepared for the destination market, and we confirm lead time when the order is placed.
- Technical questions on pin count, cam shape or screw length go to the sales engineer who quoted the job.
- Warranty terms, spare parts and technical support are confirmed with the quotation for the specific build; tell us the after-sales terms your project requires and we state them in writing before the order.
Factory Strength
Cylinder production runs in-house from brass component machining through pinning, assembly and key cutting. Each unit is checked against its order specification before packing: A/B length, pin count, keying, cam type and finish. Keys are cut and trial-fitted to the cylinder they ship with, so the key set is verified before it leaves the line. Export orders are packed for the destination market and shipped from China to Swiss and Central European buyers.
Quality Control
Incoming brass parts are checked for dimensions before they reach assembly. Pinning is verified against the keying schedule, and each finished cylinder is trial-keyed with its own key set. Final inspection confirms A/B length, cam, finish and key quantity against the order. The product is made to EN 1303; test reports and certificates are available on request.
- Incoming check on brass housing and plug dimensions
- In-process check on pin stack and keying against the schedule
- Final trial-key and function check on every cylinder
- Order-specification check on length, cam, finish and key quantity before packing
Packaging & Delivery
Cylinders are packed with their key sets and fixing screws, labelled with the order reference and keying code, then cased for export. Tell us the marking and documents your market requires when you order, and we confirm packing and lead time with the quotation.
- Each cylinder packed with its keys and M5 screw
- Keying code and order reference on the label
- Export cartons sized for container loading
- Shipping documents prepared to the destination market’s requirements
FAQ
What does EN 1303 mean on this cylinder?
EN 1303 is the European standard for cylinder locks. This cylinder is made to that standard; the test report and certificate are available with the quotation.
How many pins does the cylinder have, and can I order more?
The standard build is 6 active and 6 passive pins. A 5-7 pin version can be specified at order; the pin count is set by the keying plan for the project.
What is the difference between KA, CE, MK and GMK keying?
KA is keyed alike, CE is a central key system, MK is master key and GMK is grand master key. Tell us the key plan and we set the pinning to match.
Can the cylinder be used on apartment entrance doors with a building master key?
Yes. Specify MK or GMK keying and the pin count the master-key plan requires; the building master opens the entrance while each flat key stays in its own cylinder.
What A and B lengths can I order?
Standard is 30 mm on each side with a 60 mm overall length. A and B are available from 30 mm to 80 mm to order, so measure the door thickness and cam position before specifying.
Can I get a datasheet and specifications for a tender?
Yes. We send the datasheet with the material, pin count, dimensions and keying options listed; give us the tender format and we fill it in.
What is the price and what is your MOQ?
Price depends on A/B length, pin count, keying, finish and key quantity. Send the configuration and we quote it; MOQ is confirmed with the quotation for the specific build.
Do you offer OEM keying and custom finishes?
OEM and ODM orders are handled in-house. Your keying plan, key quantity and finish are set at order and confirmed on the drawing before production.
What is the lead time and how are the cylinders packed?
Lead time is confirmed when the order is placed and depends on keying and finish. Cylinders ship with their keys and fixing screws, labelled with the keying code and order reference.
How do I work with a supplier in China?
Send your door schedule and keying plan to our export sales team; we confirm the A/B lengths, pin count, keying and finish on a drawing before production and prepare the export documents for your market.
