Burglary-Resistant M&C CONDOR Cylinders for Entrance Doors and Master Key Systems

This video demonstrates the construction and security features of the M&C CONDOR SKG*** cylinder.

Certification and Security Ratings of M&C CONDOR Cylinders

M&C CONDOR cylinders provide a high level of protection confirmed by European cylinder standards:

• EN-1303EN 1303: European standard for door cylinders. It evaluates, among other parameters, resistance to lockpicking (the penultimate digit, classes 1–6) and resistance to physical attacks such as drilling, pulling, and forceful break-in (the last digit, classes 0–D). The higher the class (e.g. 6 and D), the higher the level of protection. (160B0A6D)
• SKGDutch burglary resistance standard, classified by “stars” (from 1 to 3). SKG* (1 star) — basic protection; SKG** (2 stars) — high protection (minimum 3 minutes of burglary resistance) SKG*** (3 stars) — maximum protection (minimum 5 minutes of burglary resistance + protection against pulling). The SKG rating is a key factor for Dutch insurance companies when assessing burglary risk. If the lock does not meet the insurer’s required security class, compensation for theft may be refused. (***)
• DIN-18252German standard confirming the level of security. It evaluates, among other parameters, key complexity (third digit, classes 4–6) and resistance to burglary (fourth digit, classes A–D). (MS6D0).

This certification means that the M&C CONDOR cylinder belongs to the high security class. Its use significantly increases entrance door protection and meets reliability requirements for both residential and commercial properties.

M&C CONDOR cylinders offer high resistance to lockpicking, bumping, and other intelligent opening methods, as well as to physical attacks. This ensures reliability and long service life.

All euro-profile M&C cylinders are modular, allowing a wide range of sizes — we can provide a cylinder that fits almost any door.

A steel core (1) in the center of the cylinder provides high strength and resistance to breakage attempts.

Protection Against Intelligent Opening: Lockpicking, Bumping, and Manipulation

The M&C CONDOR cylinder provides high burglary resistance and effectively protects against lockpicking, bumping, and other manipulation techniques.

The mechanism uses two coding systems: 5 classic spring-loaded pins and 5 sliders (3) that read the “snake” track on the key.

A large number of coding elements, the special shape of one pin (2) , and false gates on all sliders significantly complicate lockpicking and bumping attacks.

The presence of spring-loaded side pins (6) further increases resistance to manipulation-based attacks.

Protection Against Physical Attacks: Drilling and Pulling

Comfort and Additional Features of M&C CONDOR Cylinders

All M&C cylinder models feature an emergency function that improves safety and convenience in everyday use — the cylinder can be operated from one side with a key even if a key is inserted and turned on the opposite side.

This enhances daily usability and eliminates certain risks (for example, when children or elderly people are inside the premises).

The emergency function is available in all models by default, with no additional cost.

M&C CONDOR cylinders provide a high level of key protection and copy control.

The key profile of CONDOR cylinders is patented. Legal key duplication is possible only upon presentation of the owner’s card, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized key copying.

Keys are made of nickel-silver (melchior), ensuring durability and reliability in everyday use.

Extended Options for M&C CONDOR Cylinders