Mechanisms — security hardware

Recent Blogs

Wafer Tumbler Lock diagram
Wafer Tumbler Lock: Illustration and Single-offset Comparison
Explore a generic wafer and plug boundary with a one-offset tolerance comparison. The tool does not predict lock operation, security or a physical jam angle.
Pin Tumbler Lock diagram
Pin-Tumbler Lock: Shear-Line Alignment and Abstract Code Counts
How a Pin Tumbler Lock works — driver pins, key pins, shear line, and why locksmiths and security designers still trust this 4000-year-old mechanism.