M&C MATRIX** — Medium-Security SKG** Euro Profile Cylinders

Certification and Security Ratings of M&C MATRIX** Cylinders

M&C MATRIX** cylinders provide a 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. (160B0A4A)
• 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). (MG4A0).

This certification means that the M&C MATRIX** cylinder belongs to the medium security class. SKG** certification allows its use on entrance doors; however, for full door resistance it is recommended to use the cylinder in combination with reinforced security hardware. This meets the security requirements for residential entrance doors.

The cylinders provide basic protection against forced attacks, lockpicking, bumping, and drilling.

M&C MATRIX** cylinders are suitable for both individual use and small master key systems.

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 MATRIX** cylinder provides basic protection against lockpicking. The coding mechanism consists of 6 classic spring-loaded pins, one of which has a special shape (2) that complicates lockpicking and bumping attempts. For maximum resistance to intelligent attacks, models certified to SKG*** are recommended.

Protection Against Physical Attacks: Drilling

Comfort and Additional Features of M&C MATRIX** 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.

Key Protection and Key Copy Control in M&C MATRIX**

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

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

Additional protection against illegal key duplication is provided by the “undercut” on the key profile, which makes unauthorized key copying more difficult.

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

M&C MATRIX** Cylinders in Master Key Systems and Extended Options